Tim Curry to take on first feature film role in over a decade
Tim Curry is preparing for another horror film almost 50 years after The Rocky Horror Picture Show premiered, and 14 years since his last movie role.
The actor, who suffered a stroke in 2012 and has been using a wheelchair since, is returning to the silver screen to star in Stream, which premieres in the US this week.
Since his iconic role almost half a century ago, Curry has been working mainly in voice acting, only occasionally appearing on screen for the 2010 film Burke & Hare, the 2012 film Gingerclown and the 2016 TV remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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Tim Curry became famous for his role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. 20th Century Fox
The writer and director of Stream, Michael Leavy, said having the film icon star in his movie was a dream come true.
"This has been a really hard secret to keep and contain our excitement, especially for this long," Leavy said in a statement per Variety.
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"We are so happy and thrilled to bring Tim back to the movies and back to the big screen! His charm always radiates and shines through everything he does and we are so honoured to have him a part of Stream!
"He is someone I have idolised personally growing up and it is one of the major highlights of my life getting to work with him, especially on a project that means so much to me.
"We can't wait for fans to sit back and enjoy our movie in theatres and hopefully with a huge crowd having a blast together!
The statement concluded: "This is the way horror films are meant to be seen and enjoyed. Stream is here to entertain!"
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Bill Moseley, a veteran horror film star, will also appear in Stream, with Leavy also confirming the news to Variety.
"Yes the rumours and leaks are true," Leavy said.
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"I can confirm that horror legend Billy Moseley is in fact in Stream. This is something we have been sitting on for quite a while and we are super honoured and excited to have Bill showcase his talents on the big screen.
"Horror fans will not be disappointed! Stream is a fun ride and we hope everyone will pre-order their tickets to see it in theatres, spread the word and tell their friends to come along!"
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