20 Things You Didn't Know About The Rocky Horror Picture Show

8. Steve Martin Auditioned For Brad Majors

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Tim Curry
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With the production seeking out a noted American actor to play the role of Janet's husband-to-be Brad Majors, a young Steve Martin ended up auditioning for the part, in what would've been only his second ever movie role.

Ultimately Martin was passed over for the part in favour of Barry Bostwick, though given that Martin was already well-established in comedy circles with an Emmy award under his belt, it's tough to feel too bad for him. Clearly, his career didn't suffer from the rejection.

It isn't easy to imagine Martin as Brad, honestly, but it sure would've been a sight to see either way.

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