Jesus Christ Superstar/Trivia


 * Hey, It's That Guy!: In the 1973 film, the Apostle Peter is played by legendary porn star/adult film director Paul Thomas (under the name "Philip Toubus"), before the man's dive into the pornography business.
 * The 2000 version features Rik Mayall as Herod.
 * After the 1973 film Herod would become an elementary school principal.
 * The woman in the portrayed of Mary Magdalene in the 1971 Swedish version happens to be a well-known singer in her own but gained international success by joining a famous music group.
 * What Could Have Been: Carl Anderson's career.
 * One of those up for the role of Jesus was a nineteen-year old actor from New Jersey named John Travolta (Creator). Not saying it would've been good, but it certainly would've been interesting.