I see you shivering with antici…pation.
Let me start off by saying I am both excited as well as worried about this project. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is such a cult classic that the thought of “re-doing” it in any way baffles me and scares the heck out of me. Slight excitement is there, of maybe the possibilities for some of these stars.
Time to get on with the announcements of the cast and who they are playing. Please don’t shoot the messenger.
Laverne Cox as Dr. Frank-N-Furter
Best known for playing Sophia on Orange Is the New Black and for her trans advocacy, Laverne Cox was the first Rocky Horror cast member announced. She’ll be playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the mad scientist played by Tim Curry in the film. While Frank is usually played by a male actor, the character has always reveled in gender fluidity that allows for some gender-bent casting.
Victoria Justice as Janet Weiss
Actor and singer Victoria Justice made her mark on Nickelodeon in Zoey 101 and Victorious before moving on to more adult fare, like a starring role on MTV’s Eye Candy last year. She’ll be taking over for Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss, the good girl who secretly longs to be toucha-toucha-touched.
Ryan McCartan as Brad Majors
While Ryan McCartan is known to Disney viewers for playing Diggie on Liv and Maddie, theater fans know him as Heathers: The Musical’s psychotic bad boy J.D., a role he played in Los Angeles and off-Broadway. McCartan will be playing Janet’s beau Brad (Barry Bostwick in the movie), a total square who — like Janet — is seduced by the absolute pleasure Frank offers.
Reeve Carney as Riff Raff
Reeve Carney originated the role of Spider-Man in the musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. He went on to star as Dorian Gray on Showtime’s Penny Dreadful. Carney will play Frank’s handyman Riff Raff, played by Rocky Horror creator Richard O’Brien in the film. He’s the one who teaches Brad and Janet how to “Time Warp.”
Staz Nair as Rocky Horror
Singer and model Staz Nair, who will next be seen on Game of Thrones, will be donning golden underwear as the titular Rocky Horror, played by Peter Hinwood in the movie. Frank’s laboratory creation, Rocky has to look like the ideal specimen of man… Well, at least to Frank — he didn’t make him for you.
Adam Lambert As Eddie
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Adam Lambert is set to join the cast of Fox’s upcoming The Rocky Horror Picture Show musical remake!
“I grew up watching Rocky Horror, but could never imagine that I would be part of this new vision. Rocky Horror always made me feel like it was OK to celebrate my weirdness. Hallelujah, bless my soul! I love that old time rock-n-roll!” the 33-year-old entertainer told THR.
Adam will play the role of Eddie in the new version. The role was originated by Meat Loaf in the 1970s film.
MASSIVE UPDATE!!!!
DR FRANK N FURTER HIMSELF HAS JOINED THE CAST!
Yep, that’s right, the man who originated the role of Sweet Transvestite Frank N Furter, none other than the legendary Tim Curry, has signed on to play the Criminologist in the TV version. No longer will he watch the Unconventional Conventionists doing the Time Warp…now he’ll be the one giving the instructions!
Credit: Vulture.com
This post will be updated as more casting is announced.
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