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Rocky Horror's Reeve Carney, Victoria Justice, and Ryan McCartan Meet the Press

The trio play Riff Raff, Janet Weiss, and Brad Majors, respectively, in Fox’s new remake of the cult classic.

| New York City |

September 26, 2016

The stars of Fox's television remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show met the press at a recent New York City event, leading up to the movie's October 20 airdate.

Fox's The Rocky Horror Picture Show stars Reeve Carney, Victoria Justice, and Ryan McCartan.
Fox's The Rocky Horror Picture Show stars Reeve Carney, Victoria Justice, and Ryan McCartan.
(© Seth Walters)

Reeve Carney, best known on Broadway for his debut role as Spider-Man/Peter Parker in Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark, takes on the role of creepy butler Riff Raff. Victoria Justice and Ryan McCartan, meanwhile, play the roles of buttoned-up couple Janet Weiss and Brad Majors.

Victoria Justice takes on the role of Janet Weiss.
Victoria Justice takes on the role of Janet Weiss.
(© Seth Walters)

The cast also includes Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford (Columbia), Laverne Cox (Dr. Frank-N-Furter), Adam Lambert (Eddie), Staz Nair (Rocky), and Tim Curry, the original Frank-N-Furter, who returns as the show's Criminologist Narrator.

Ryan McCartan plays Brad Majors.
Ryan McCartan plays Brad Majors.
(© Seth Walters)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be presented on the Fox network as a two-hour taped broadcast directed, choreographed, and executive-produced by Kenny Ortega.

Reeve Carney is the new Rocky Horror's Riff Raff.
Reeve Carney is the new Rocky Horror's Riff Raff.
(© Seth Walters)

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