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New York Post
9 hours ago
- Business
- New York Post
Richard O'Brien reveals this famous rocker tried to buy ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show' film rights
Owned by Jagger. In the new documentary 'Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror,' creator Richard O'Brien revealed that Mick Jagger and his team tried to buy the film rights to 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' after the stage show made its US debut in 1974. But director Jim Sharman advised that they shouldn't go for Jagger's deal, and with producer Lou Adler's help, they created the film without a big name attached. 8 Richard O'Brien, Tim Curry and Patricia Quinn a lobby card from 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.' Getty Images 8 Mick Jagger performs with the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden in 1975. Getty Images 'One of the great things about this is that we were a fringe theater event, and we were allowed to make a movie,' O'Brien, 83, said in the doc, according to People. 'Not only that, but Jim was allowed to direct it. Not only that, but Brian Thompson was allowed to be the artistic director. Not only that, but Tim [Curry] was allowed to play the lead role,' the famous producer continued. 'That's very rare, especially when it's America and a Hollywood matter.' 8 Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Jonathan Adams and Peter Hinwood on a lobby card from 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.' Getty Images Patricia Quinn, who played Magenta in the original stage play and the 1975 film adaptation, revealed that Jagger, 81, was also interested in Curry's role in the movie. [There were] three people who wanted to play [Dr. Frank-N-Furter] — Mick Jagger, Lou Reed, and of course, David Bowie,' Quinn, 81, recalled. '[They said] no Mick Jaggers, no Bowies, I'm having the original cast,' she added. 8 Mick Jagger with Sue Mengers at a stage production of 'The Rocky Horror Show' in Los Angeles. Penske Media via Getty Images As revealed in the doc, 'The Rocky Horror Show' made it to the big screen after producers Adler, 91, and Michael White made a $1 million deal with the studio. They agreed to present their own funds if the film didn't make that amount, per People. 'From the beginning, I had the feeling it was an event and something very, very special by the cast and the music, immediately,' Adler recalled of the original stage production, which premiered in London in 1973. 8 Richard O'Brien at the Oxford Union in March 2004. CLA/LFI 'Enough so that I wanted to make a deal that night,' he added. Adler also said that The Roxy in Los Angeles was the 'perfect' location for the show's debut in America. 'Sort of like cabaret, that you could go beyond sitting in a theater but you could enjoy the whole experience of it. And in the back of my mind, I just envisioned it as a film pretty much from the beginning,' Adler shared. 8 Lou Adler at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in 2006. © Mark Savage/Corbis He continued, 'The casting for the Roxy, we had some very, very talented people, most of who were local actors. I thought pretty much I couldn't duplicate Tim Curry. That was somebody we had to bring over, and that went for Richard also. But not only the fact that you're getting the actor that was in it, you're getting the creator.' 8 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' stars Richard O'Brien, Tim Curry and Patricia Quinn. Getty Images 8 Patricia Quinn, Tim Curry, Nell Campbell in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.' ©20thCentFox/courtesy Everett Adler recalled that the first 'Rocky Horror Show' show in LA was 'something really special.' 'We had a turn out of the rock and roll celebrities, the John Lennons and everyone wanted to be there for it,' he said.
Washington Post
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
‘Rocky Horror' doc underscores heightened relevancy of a cult classic
AUSTIN — 'Okay, who in here's a freak?!' drag entertainer Emerald Van Cartier asked while surveying an eager lunchtime crowd at this city's legendary gay bar, Oilcan Harry's, and towering above it all in high heels, a flirty red plaid gown and a bouffant Tracy Turnblad '60s flip. Hands with long glittery nails flew into the air as the whole room screamed and jumped up and down. This was, after all, the celebration for the world premiere of 'Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror' — a new documentary about arguably the most enduring rock musical of all time, directed by Linus O'Brien, son of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' creator Richard O'Brien — in a city whose slogan is about keeping it weird.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Creator's Son Looks Back at Cult Classic's History in First Look at 'Strange Journey '(Exclusive)
No film has ever captivated audiences of the screen and stage quite like The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Director Linus O'Brien, son of creator Richard O'Brien, examines how his father's creative brainchild became a worldwide phenomenon in the new documentary, Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror. In a clip shared with PEOPLE exclusively, Richard talks about bringing Dr. Frank-N-Furter to life and the significance of the character and his candor. "Frank-N-Furter coming on stage and throwing off that cape and going, 'I'm just a sweet transvestite,' without any apology is wonderful. It's so out there and so in your face. It's such a liberating role, and I think it liberated other people," Richard explains. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: What Made Rocky Horror Picture Show So Epic? Original Star Barry Bostwick, a.k.a. Brad, Says It Was All Tim Curry (Exclusive) Richard then picks up a guitar and plays a little bit of the song, singing, "Don't get strung out by the way that I look / Don't judge a book by its cover / I'm not much of a man by the light of day / But by night I'm one hell of a lover / I'm just a sweet transvestite / From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha." The documentary was created with a team that included Avner Shiloah, Adam Gibbs and Garret Price. The director tells PEOPLE that seeing how many people the film has touched inspired him to dive into its history. It features appearances from Tim Curry, Lou Adler, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard Hartley and Jim Sharman. "Several years ago, I stumbled upon the YouTube page for the song I'm Going Home, one of the highlights from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. As I read through the comments, I was overcome with emotion — each person shared their personal story and the deep place the song held in their heart," Linus tells PEOPLE exclusively. Linus was born just over a year before The Rocky Horror Picture Show made its stage premiere in London's Royal Court Theatre in June 1973. "While Rocky Horror had always been a major part of my life, and I was well aware of its societal impact, this was the first time I truly grasped the enormity of its influence on individual lives," he notes. "That realization became the genesis of this film — Rocky Horror is unique in the way it created communities and spaces for people to express themselves without judgment — to feel liberated in every way they choose and to find a home among others like them. This documentary is as much a celebration of them as it is of Rocky Horror itself." Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror premieres at SXSW on Sunday, Mar. 9 at 11:00 a.m. Read the original article on People
