VIDEO : Adam Lambert to Take the Role of Eddie in Fox's 'Rocky Horror Picture Show'

The Hollywood Reporter has learned, Adam Lambert has been tapped to co-star in the Fox rendition of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Lambert will take over the role of Eddie that was originally portrayed by Meat Loaf in the cult 1975 film. Eddie is the rock 'n' roll-loving ex-delivery boy who emerges at Dr. Frank-N-Furter's on a motorcycle and crashes the party.
Lambert said in a nod to one of the film's musical productions,
?I grew up watching Rocky Horror, but could never imagine that I would be part of this new vision. Rocky Horror always made me feel like it was OK to celebrate my weirdness. Hallelujah, bless my soul! I love that old time rock-n-roll!? .
Lambert's name was one of the first to surface for a role in Fox's Rocky Horror. Sources tell THR that he was originally considered for the role of Frank-N-Furter that was originated by Tim Curry. Orange Is the New Black actress Laverne Cox will take on the iconic role for Fox.