British comedian Russell Brand is expected to take the lead role in an upcoming remake of the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

According to reports, Brand is being courted to on the role of transsexual scientist Frank N Furter, originally portrayed by actor Tim Curry.

“It would make sense for him to be Frank N Furter,” says a spy.

Russell Brand appeared in Forgetting Sarah Marshall earlier this year. He will host the 24th Annual MTV Video Music Awards, live from Los Angeles, next month.