Andrew Lloyd Webber has admitted that he may end up casting the two main roles of Jesus Christ Superstar in his new ITV show.

The musical genius announced earlier today that he would be moving from BBC to ITV, to find a male singer who could star in his upcoming arena tour for his hit 1970 musical.

He is on the lookout for a rock tenor who can take on the role of Jesus in the stage show, however in an interview on This Morning, the star revealed that if they find enough talent, they may also award the role of Judas to one of the hopefuls.

Lloyd-Webber said that the premise of the new series excites him, as it will bring ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ back to it’s rock roots and explained:

This time what’s exciting me is that we are casting a rock arena tour, we will find a rock star and go right to my roots. We’ve got two real rock roles and it wouldn’t surprise me if we casted Judas as well.

On what he is looking for in the finalists who will reach the live stages of the series, Andrew added:

It’s a huge sing, it’s a three octave range. He has to be of enormous charisma but he also has to be a genuine, genuine rock tenor. Think Freddie Mercury, that’s the kind of range we are looking for.

Whoever plays this role will be opening in the O2, there are going to be big stars alongside. This won’t be just any old casting, i already have an idea of who is going to play Mary Magdalene and that is huge!

It has been reported that Andrew will be joined on the judging panel by Steve Balsamo – who took on the role of Jesus in the stage show in the 1990s – along with an as yet unnamed male star and whichever female actress is chosen to play Mary.

Auditions for the show will take place in six cities around the UK next month and you can find more details on the tryouts and apply for the ITV show here.

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