Then and now: The cast of Rocky Horror
It’s been over 40 years since the cult classic hit The Rocky Horror Picture Show debuted, and with a made-for-TV reboot set to be released this year we thought we would see where the stars of the original show are now. Scroll through the gallery above for images.
Tim Curry
Then: He was a big hit in the iconic role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and LaVerne Cox has been selected to play the part of the sexually ambiguous scientist in the new version.
Now: His career really took off after Rocky Horror Picture Show and he became well versed playing the sophisticated villain. His theatre work has seen him win three Tony Award nominations, and he has also done some voice over work. Fans were shocked to learn that Curry was left wheelchair bound after a stroke several years ago.
Susan Sarandon
Then: A fresh-faced Sarandon had a huge job playing Janet Weiss in the original. The star’s character moves from a naïve girl to a promiscuous vixen in just one night. A tough call for any actress, but nothing that Sarandon couldn’t handle.
Now: Now an Academy Award-winner, Sarandon went from strength to strength in her acting career. She is also active with UNICEF and the Innocence Project.
Barry Bostwick
Then: The 30-year-old actor had only just broken into films when he was offered the role of his career as the nerdy hero, Brad Majors.
Now: Bostwick is best known as Mayor Randall Winston in Spin City and he has also played supporting roles on Scandal and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Richard O'Brien
Then: O’Brien starred as creepy handyman Riff Raff and co-wrote the film adaptation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Now: O’Brien has hosted the TV game show The Crystal Maze and has also done some voiceover work for Disney's Phineas and Ferb. He splits his time between the U.K. and New Zealand.
Nell Campbell and Patricia Quinn
Then: Campbell played Columbia, the groupie, and Quinn continued on with her part as ‘domestic’ Magenta from the original stage play.
Now: Campbell has continued to perform on both the stage and screen, and also had a stint as a singer. Quinn stuck to the horror scene, working in films such as Rob Zombie's The Lords of Salem, and a 1981 Rocky Horror spin-off called Shock Treatment, where Brad and Janet are contestants on a game show.
Meat Loaf
Then: At just 28, Meat Loaf played the deranged delivery boy Eddie and was a huge hit with the audience. Whoever takes on this role in the remake has big shoes to fill.
Now: With a standout career as both a singer and actor, Meat Loaf won a Grammy award for his single I'd Do Anything for Love, and played a supporting role with Brad Pitt in Fight Club.
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