The Court Jester (2024)

The Court Jester

2024

Comedy Drama

Synopsis

Unfolding during a 2004 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, fitness trainer Richard Simmons makes an appearance. Amid the chaos and liveliness of the behind-the-scenes, Richard encounters David, an overlooked and underappreciated segment producer struggling with self-esteem. In a serendipitous twist, Richard sees beyond David's invisibility, offering his unique brand of honest, uplifting kindness.

Credits

Director

Jake Lewis

Cast

Austin Gelfman as Ellen Show Warm-Up Comic

Benji Aflalo as Ellen Show Assistant Director

Jake Lewis as Ellen Show 2nd Assistant Director

Jesse Heiman as David

Pauly Shore as Richard Simmons

Ronan Arthur as Ellen Show Producer

Tamra Brown as Ellen DeGeneres

Crew