Paul Reubens' Quiz Lady Cameo Explained

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Quiz Lady, starring Sandra Oh & Awkwafina, includes a Paul Reubens cameo. We break down how the late actor's role factored into the comedy film.

SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Summary The late Paul Reubens had a cameo appearance in Quiz Lady, the Hulu comedy starring Sandra Oh and Awkwafina. Reubens entertained the masses during his career. The actor was best known for playing the beloved Pee-wee Herman, but he also had roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Batman Returns, Mystery Men, and The Smurfs.

Quiz Lady had its premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, and has since received a mostly positive reception from critics. The film, directed by Jessica Yu from a screenplay by Jen D’Angelo, sees Paul Reubens, playing himself, showing up near the very end of Quiz Lady.

Paul Reubens Actually Has 2 Roles In Quiz Lady Quiz Lady’s early scenes establish that Francine dislikes Awkwafina’s Anne, but loves Alan Cumming from his role on The Good Wife. In fact, Cumming is also Francine’s favorite actor, so she’s thrilled to see him on the quiz show’s studio lot. Only it’s not Alan Cumming at all, but Paul Reubens.

Reubens is a good sport during his brief time in Quiz Lady, and he goes along with the ruse instead of being offended that Francine doesn’t know who he is. Reubens gets so into pretending to be Cumming that he even speaks in the latter’s Scottish accent; Francine is none the wiser. It’s a unique cameo for Reubens, especially considering how well-known he was in life.

Paul Reubens Quiz Lady Cameo Is His Final Role Unfortunately, Paul Reubens’ Quiz Lady cameo was his final role. The actor sadly passed away on July 30 at the age of 70 from acute hypoxic respiratory failure due to cancer. Reubens had been diagnosed years prior, but never revealed or spoke about his cancer publicly. Speaking with Screen Rant, Quiz Lady director Jessica Yu recalled Sandra Oh calling Reubens about the role and how delightful the actor was about the whole thing.

 

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