You may have heard they may be doing a movie about me with Pauly Shore.

I have never given my permission for this movie.

So dont believe everything you read,Simmons wrote.

Pauly Shore, Richard Simmons

Pauly Shore, Richard SimmonsGetty

I no longer have a manager, and I no longer have a publicist.

I just give a shot to live a quiet life and be peaceful.

Thank you for all your love and support.

Richard Simmons attends the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Read more about both Simmons-focused film projects below.

Ive noticed all the reactions to me playing #RichardSimmons in a new biopic.

So I reached out to him, Shore wrote.

I heard hes living deep in Big Bear.

Weve been playing phone tag (yes, he still has a phone).

Im trying to make it happen for you guys.

Added the actor and comedian, I definitely can morph into this guy.

Ill see you at the @theacademy 2025.

My company has been making historical dramas and biopics for over 50 years now….we know what works.

Most recently, The Wolper Organization produced Warner Bros forthcoming adaptation of the Stephen King bookSalems Lot.

The company is perhaps best known for films likeL.A.

Confidential, as well as shows likeBates MotelandRoots, among many other projects.

Shore is represented by The Carry Company and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.