Well, how about that...

Orange Is the New Black star Laverne Cox has been signed to play Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Fox's upcoming TV remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, set to air in 2016.

The role of Frank was originally portrayed by Tim Curry in the original 1975 film.

"I am so excited to be a part of #RockHorror legacy. #DontDreamItBeIt," Cox tweeted upon receiving the news.

Source: Eonline.com

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