Tim Minchin will star in Jesus Christ Superstar musical

Tim Michin has been cast as Judas in the revival of rock musical Jesus Chris Superstar alongside Mel C and Chris Moyles.

The Australian musician and comedian will also star as a drug-taking rockstar in Californication with David Duchovny.

He told BBC Radio 5 live's Richard Bacon about getting his role on the US series and how the title role of the musical will be cast as a result of a reality show.

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