Victoria Justice has been cast in the role of Janet Weiss in Fox’s upcoming remake of Rocky Horror Picture Show. Justice’s role was played by Susan Sarandon in the original film.
.@VictoriaJustice will star in @RockyHorrorFOXโthe rest of the cast looks just as talented: https://t.co/g0btxaLh7D pic.twitter.com/Oqz6lhikHj
— Marie Claire (@marieclaire) January 5, 2016
Taking to social media to share her “big secret,” Victoria Justice announced her new role via Twitter.
So here's my big secret: https://t.co/kKamUzLe3c I'm honored & thrilled to be playing Janet Weiss! Let's do this Kenny Ortega & Lou Adler!
— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) January 4, 2016
Victoria Justice then gave shout-outs to some of her cast mates.
Excited to work these guys on @RockyHorrorFOX – set to air on @FOXTV this fall! #RockyHorror https://t.co/W5sUwfsMtJ pic.twitter.com/ABocNa7mqy
— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) January 5, 2016
Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox will star alongside Victoria Justice, too.
Cannot wait to get to work with you all @reevecarney @VictoriaJustice @ryanmccartan and #StazNair #RHPS https://t.co/ywVQOxgOpW
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) January 4, 2016
ditto! This is gonna be fun ๐ https://t.co/F6kdtIkGy2
— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) January 4, 2016
The Huffington Post isn’t sure Victoria Justice in Rocky Horror Picture Show is good casting.
“But in what world does choosing Justice as Janet make any sense, apart from trying to convince audiences that she has shed her child-star persona in favor of some more controversial fare?” they ask.
“This is Rocky Horror not Spring Breakers,” the HuffPost adds.
What are your thoughts on Victoria Justice playing Janet Weiss in Rocky Horror Picture Show? Will she pleasantly surprise her critics, or will this be another of those TV remakes that simply shouldn’t have come to fruition?