'Heaven On His Mind' Lambert Aims for Judas Role in Rumored 'SUPERSTAR' Remake

By: Nov. 18, 2009
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The year keeps getting better and better for Adam Lambert.  A relative unknown before becoming American Idol's season 8 runner up, Lambert has since become a national icon that fans across genres can not seem to get enough of. In addition to the countless number of magazine covers and talks shows he has graced, Lambert's debut album entitled For Your Entertainment hits stores on November 23rd and has recorded a new song for the number 1 movie in the U.S. at the moment, 2012. Lambert is no stranger to the theatrical stage having gotten his early start behind the footlights.

Lambert talked to TV Guide Magazine about a variety of subjects including his "dream role" Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar.

TVG: What's next on your agenda?

AL: I heard they're trying to do a remake of Jesus Christ Superstar and I want to play Judas. I'm going to start publicly campaigning for it. I think a movie would be really cool!

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Adam Lambert appeared in WICKED twice, once with the touring company in March 2005 for a six month contract, and then opening in the sitdown Los Angeles production in February 2007 and remaining with the show until October 2008. For both engagements in "Wicked", he was a member of The Ensemble and understudied the role of Fieryo, the show's love interest. "

In addition to performing in WICKED, Adam Lambert also had a role in The Ten Commandments and appeared in The Zodiac Show. '2012' is opened in U.S. cinemas on Nov. 13th. The soundtrack hit stores on Nov. 10th.

 



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