Midgets vs. Mascots, a movie that claims to be “Borat meets Jackass“, hits two Texas theaters Jan. 15 and is available for purchase at their Web site. The producers of the shockumentary went all out in their casting by landing Gary Coleman and Scottie Pippen. Two of the most financially secure celebrities in the world.
Scottie’s a helluva an actor because it looked like he really took a phone to the back of the head. I’d wanna swing on the person that hit me with a phone regardless of race, color, creed, or size but Never Tippin’ says he didn’t hurt anybody:
“Given the recent controversy surrounding Gary Coleman, the fact that I’ve been repeatedly asked questions about my small part in the movie ‘Midgets vs. Mascots,’ and a related video posted online which shows me being assaulted by a group of Little People, I want to clear up any misunderstandings.
“In 2008, I agreed to play a cameo role in a movie titled ‘A Tribute to Big Red’ (now titled ‘Midgets vs. Mascots’). My role was scripted, and the first two scenes went off without any problems. During the third scene, I was told that four Little People, along with actor Gary Coleman, were going to become angry with something I said and storm off as the scene ends. Instead, they basically attacked me, with Gary Coleman apparently climbing on a chair behind me to hit me over the head with a phone (twice).
“A short fight ensued before I heard the film’s director yell ‘cut.’ As I recall, some of the Little People were laughing as the director explained that the scene was ‘sort of like an episode of the TV show Punk’d.’ At that point, I left quickly without a clear understanding of what was going on.
“As for the Little Person who claims he was injured in the attack, I really don’t think I caused the injury or can be held to blame. To the best of my knowledge, there is no action being taken against me, nor am I pursuing any action. For the record, I have never seen the movie and, in hindsight, wish I’d not been involved with it. I simply wanted to make clear my role and position as I understand the movie is coming out soon. I will not be answering any further questions regarding the film.”
Of course he says he wishes he didn’t do it now. He’ll be singing a different tune when he’s on stage at the Little Oscars picking up the award for best supporting actor.
Here’s a trailer for Midgets vs. Mascots:
Scottie Pippen Issues Statement Regarding ‘Midgets vs. Mascots’ Movie [PR Newswire]
Scottie Pippen Would Not Like To Thank All The Little People [Deadspin]
