Russell Brand “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Remake (Frank N Furter Role)

August 18th, 2008 by Castina

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.

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5 Responses to “Russell Brand “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Remake (Frank N Furter Role)”

On December 17th 2008, Laura (Magenta, Fishnet-Inc.) wrote:

The movie doesn’t need to be remade in the first place, it’s great the way it is. MTV will only ruin it. There are certain movies in this world that can be remade (like The Producers…the new one was amazing), and there are movies that need to be left alone. Rocky Horror needs to be left alone.
On March 10th 2009, samantha easter wrote:

i think that the idea of you playing frank-n-furter from one of my favorite movies is a great idea. even though i am only 16 i have seen a lote of old movies some of wich range from young frankenstiene, to the little whor house in texas. this remake will be a big sucess for all involved.
On June 30th 2009, rachel peak wrote:

i think russell would do a great job even though im aganst the remake russell has a great potental to do awesome at roles such as frank n furter even though im only 12 i love rhps and have seen it millions of times and even go to baxter ave theater to see it
On July 27th 2009, Rachel wrote:

i dont think the film should be remade, and if it was, i wouldnt choose Russell Brand to be Frank.
i love the original version loads, and the remake would just insult its memory. Nobody can step into Tim Curry’s stockings, so to speak.
On October 31st 2009, Ryan (currently dressed as frank for a showing wrote:

Same, brand would be just about my only choice, but MTV is going to make an abomination, and I’m sorry he will get some of it on him.