Lou Adler, executive producer on the original film, will return in the same role.

Our hope has always been that each new endeavour and rebirth will expose the Rocky Horror experience to new audiences and expand the fan base
Executive producer Lou Adler

"The Rocky Horror phenomenon has a life of its own that has reincarnated itself in numerous ways since its birth," he said.

"Our hope has always been that each new endeavour and rebirth will expose the Rocky Horror experience to new audiences and expand the fan base."

He said the original film would continue to be enjoyed "by new fans and old alike".

Jim Sharman, who co-wrote the original screenplay and directed the film, said: "The original has some qualities that can't be reproduced but a remake could have its own very different strengths and qualities."