Pete Davidson Is ‘Still In Shock’ Portraying Joey Ramone In A Biopic: ‘They’re Giving Pete A Shot’

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Pete Davidson cannot believe he is portraying Joey Ramone in a biopic. Davidson, 27, will portray the punk godfather in an upcoming movie.

Global’s “Saturday Night Live” star has a loveable penchant for breaking character on the sketch comedy series, and explained how seriously he is taking the opportunity to lose himself in Ramone’s aura.

RELATED: Kid Cudi Is Unfazed By Backlash To Him Wearing A Dress On ‘SNL’ “I’m still in shock that they’re letting me do this,” Davidson told Billboard. “I’m not like Kate [McKinnon] or Keenan [Thompson] or Chris [Redd] who can do characters and they can disappear into s**t… Unfortunately for me when I’m out there it’s like, ‘Oh, that’s Pete.'” “I’m about to start music lessons and voice lessons and all