Gaga was offered a new role in Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Following a lengthy casting process, Fox has found the star of its upcoming Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Orange Is the New Black star Laverne Cox will take on the iconic role of Frank-N-Furter in the network's upcoming movie event Rocky Horror Picture Show remake, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
The character was made famous by Tim Curry in the 1975 cult classic, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year and continues to be screened at midnight in theaters across the country. The two-hour Fox special, due in fall 2016, will be directed, exec produced and choreographed by Kenny Ortega (High School Musical) and filmed in advance. Ortega, Gail Berman and Lou Adler, who produced the original film, are attached as exec producers. The new Rocky will be produced by Fox 21 Television studios and Berman's The Jackal Group. Adam Lambert and Lady Gaga previously were offered the part.
Like, the trans community is trying so hard to be recognised as the gender they identify with and Laverne, one of the biggest trans activists wants to play a drag queen?
