In 1994, the Australian film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert was first released.
Directed by Stephan Elliott, it went on to become a worldwide hit; it was especially praised for its positive portrayal of LGBT characters and was even nominated for an Oscar.
On September 8, 2024, the film celebrated its milestone 30th anniversary… Which led us to wonder, ‘Where are the cast members of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert now?’
Who were the three main actors in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert?
Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, and Terence Stamp.
Where are the cast members of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert now?
Hugo Weaving
Hugo Weaving has had an incredibly successful career since starring in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert as Anthony ‘Tick’ Belrose/Mitzi Del Bra.
He’s starred in blockbuster films like The Matrix, Captain America: The First Avenger, V for Vendetta and The Lord of the Rings.
Not to mention he has won a Logie, an AFI and a Critics Choice Award.
Most recently, Hugo starred in Slow Horses. He also teased in November 2024 that a sequel to Priscilla, Queen of the Desert could be released in 2025.
“I was texting the director [Stephan Elliott] this morning. I’ve got another script to read. I’ve read about five drafts… It’s slowly getting closer to perhaps happening next year. Still lots of things to finalise, but it’s looking promising,” Hugo told Variety.
Guy Pearce
Guy Pearce played Adam Whitely/Felicia Jollygoodfellow in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Since then, Guy has starred in many films and television shows like Memento, The Hurt Locker, and The Clearing, and won an Emmy Award for his performance as Monty Berago in Mildred Pierce.
Most recently, Guy appeared in the Neighbours reboot and the 2024 film Inside.
Terence Stamp
After playing Bernadette Bassenger in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Terence Stamp went on to star in numerous projects such as The Adjustment Bureau, The Limey and Song for Marion.
Most recently, Terence appeared in the 2023 film Last Night in Soho.
Bill Hunter
Bill Hunter played Robert ‘Bob’ Spart The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and went on to star in Muriel’s Wedding, Finding Nemo and Australia.
Sadly, Bill passed away on May 21, 2011.
Sarah Chadwick
After The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Sarah Chadwick — who played Marion Barber — pivoted to television.
Over the years, she’s appeared in Blue Heelers, Packed to the Rafters and Home & Away.
Most recently, Sarah appeared in the 2022 series Remember My Name.
Ken Radley
Ken Radley has continued acting since The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Most recently, he appeared in an episode of the Asher Keddie-led series Fake.
The rest of the Priscilla, Queen of the Desert cast
Mark Holmes, Julia Cortez, Daniel Kellie, and Leighton Picken have all retired from acting since the film’s release.
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