George Simmons

Living… in the wake of another bad Hollywood comedy. George has sold out. He plays talking babies, mermaids – anything he can get paid for. When he gets diagnosed with cancer, George quickly needs to reevaluate his life. He employs the help of aspiring comedian Ira Wright to help get things back on track.

Profession… movie star. But first and foremost, George Simmons is a comedian – he got his start in standup. George never would have believed he’d become a Hollywood commodity. He just wanted to be "professionally funny."

Relationship Status… single. Even in middle age, young women still sleep with him because he is famous. But none of his hookups ever become anything lasting or emotionally fulfilling. 

Challenge… learning how to love again with death staring him in the eye. He comes to realize that the only real connection he has had in his life is with Laura, his ex-fiancé. The big problem is that Laura is now married with children.

Personality… getting better. George has allowed his stardom to go to his head. He lacks sympathy and while he’s still funny, it’s mostly the bitter kind of funny. But even if he has a few months to live, it's never too late for redemption.