According to Hollywood Reporter, Lambert will portray Eddie, a motorcycle riding ex-delivery boy, who is fond of rock and roll. This role was originated by Meatloaf in the cult classic 1975 feature film. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is scheduled to air in the fall of 2016.
Most recently, Lambert paid homage to one of his idols, David Bowie, who had passed away.
Aside from his new acting project, Lambert will be performing at The Paramount in Huntington on February 23, as part of “The Original High” headlining tour, where he will be supporting his critically-acclaimed studio album, The Original High. This show is presented by the radio station 106.1 BLI.
In 2015, Lambert was the highest-earning American Idol alum.