Sandra Oh, Paul Reubens and Awkwafina on the set of ‘Quiz Lady’ in 2022.Photo:Sandra Oh/Instagram
Sandra Oh/Instagram
Paul Reubensfinal role, a cameo as himself inQuiz Lady, had an impact on costarsSandra OhandAwkwafina.
Reflecting on their favorite set memories, Oh, 52, tells PEOPLE the “first day of shooting with Paul Reubens and [Holland Taylor]” last summer.
“It’s so special that we were able to spend that time with him, and for what turned out to be his last film,” theGrey’s Anatomyalum says.
“But, oh boy, he came on the set and he was like, I don’t know… He just really, really brought it in and had such great spirit around it,” she adds.
Awkwafina and Sandra Oh as Anne and Jenny Yum in Quiz Lady.Michele K Short/20th Century Studios
Michele K Short/20th Century Studios
Awkwafina, 35, agrees it was a “cool day,” and says while some parts of the script were more fluid and open to change, Reubens’ appearance was not.
“That was one part of the script that … he was in it from the very, very beginning,” she says. “That never changed, his cameo specifically.”
InQuiz Lady, which follows the antics of sister duo Anne (Awkwafina) and Jenny Yum (Oh), Reubens' short-but-sweet cameo playfully acknowledges the long-running joke that he and fellow actorAlan Cumminglook alike.
Ultimately, the actor goes along with the woman’s confusion, attempting his best Scottish accent to imitate Cumming’s character inThe Good Wife.
Shortly after the sister-centric comedy debuted on Hulu earlier this month, Oh shared a behind-the-scenesselfiewith Reubens and a sweet message about the late star, whodied in Julyshortly after they filmed together.
“❤️ to our beloved friend Paul [Reubens]. We were so so so lucky to have him, to know him and to share in the joy he brought to all,” Oh wrote. “I think this was the 1st or 2nd day of filming. #quizlady @hulu Enjoy 💜💜💜.”
Reubens died at age 70 on July 30, after keepinghis cancer diagnosisprivate for years — hehad acute myelogenous leukemia and metastatic lung cancer.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness,” a social media statement read at the time.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
Quiz Ladyis now streaming on Hulu.
source: people.com
