‘Rent: Live’ Cast: Who’s Playing Who?

A whole new generation is about to discover the allure of Jonathan Larson's Rent when Rent: Live airs on FOX this Sunday, January 27.

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Mark Cohen, played by Jordan Fisher Who's Mark? Mark is an aspiring filmmaker and all-around nice guy. He's been moping since his actress girlfriend Maureen left him for Joanne, and he's best friends with roommate Roger. Mark is also the observer of the cast, meaning he feels stuck watching everyone else's lives unfold. Where You've Seen Jordan Fisher: Jordan Fisher is an actor, singer, and dancer who got his start on teen and tween shows like iCarly, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and Liv and Maddie. Fisher also won Season 25 of Dancing with the Stars and made his Broadway debut in Hamilton in 2016.

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Roger Davis, played by Brennin Hunt Who's Roger? Roger is the tortured romantic of the cast, a former drug addict who is trying to turn his life around after his girlfriend April committed suicide. In her note, April confirmed the two of them were HIV+, which at the time of Rent's writing was seen as a death sentence. A musician, Roger is grappling with his illness by trying to write one great song before he goes. Where You've Seen Brennin Hunt: Brennin Hunt might be the biggest unknown in the Rent: Live case. He first popped up as a contestant on The X-Factor and has had guest spots on shows like Nashville.

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Mimi Marquez, played by Tinashe Who's Mimi? Mimi is an exotic dancer who lives in the same building as Mark and Roger. She has a crush on Roger and decides to shoot her shot when the power gets turned off -- asking if he'll "light her candle." As it turns out, Mimi is also HIV+ and has a history with Benny... Where You've Seen Tinashe: Tinashe is a singer, songwriter, and actress who is best-known for her music career. She's released two albums, Aquarius and Joyride. Last year, she appeared on Dancing with the Stars.

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Benjamin "Benny" Coffin III, played by Mario Who's Benny? Benny used to be friends and roommates with Mark, Roger, and Tom back in the day, but then he married a wealthy girl and bought the building they all lived in together. Now, rather than stick to his deal of giving his friends free-rent, he wants to turn the building into a luxury high-rise, which would displace the homeless community squatting right outside. Where You've Seen Mario: Mario is a singer and actor who shot to prominence in the early aughts with songs like "Just a Friend 2002" and "Let Me Love You." As an actor, he's appeared in films such as Step Up and the FOX hit show Empire.

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Tom Collins, played by Brandon Victor Dixon Who's Tom? Tom is part-time college professor dealing with his own AIDS diagnosis. He is the anarchic intellectual of the group, and his life changes when he gets mugged right outside their building. Saving him from his sorry state is a street performer named Angel. The two of them instantly fall in love. Where You've Seen Brandon Victor Dixon: Brandon Victor Dixon is a celebrated Broadway actor and producer. As a performer, he's received multiple Tony nominations, and as a producer, he's won one. TV audiences might remember him from NBC's last big live musical event, Jesus Christ Superstar. Dixon played Judas Iscariot and received an Emmy nomination for his work.

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Angel Dumont Schunard, played by Valentina Who's Angel? Angel is a good-hearted street performer/drag queen who also has AIDS. She stumbles upon Tom after his mugging and helps him out. The two form an instant passionate connection. Where You've Seen Valentina: Valentina is probably most famous for her run on the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race (where she rather infamously tried to get away with wearing a face mask during a lip sync) and the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars.

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Maureen Johnson, played by Vanessa Hudgens Who's Maureen? Maureen is a super dramatic actress and activist who enjoys manipulating her lovers, and being the center of attention. She was Mark's girlfriend, but is now Joanne's. She organizes a protest against Benny's building plans. Where You've Seen Vanessa Hudgens: Vanessa Hudgens shot to stardom in her teens thanks to Disney's mega-huge High School Musical films. After that, she moved on to movies like Sucker Punch and Spring Breakers. Recently, she's enjoyed something of a career resurgence, starring in films like The Princess Switch and Second Act. Hudgens actually played Mimi in a prior stage production of Rent at the Hollywood Bowl.

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Joanne Jefferson, played by Kiersey Clemons Who's Joanne? Joanne is a pragmatic lawyer who has fallen for new girlfriend Maureen. When she runs into problems organizing Maureen's protest, she turns to Mark, and soon becomes a part of the central friend group. Where You've Seen Kiersey Clemons: Kiersey Clemons is an actress and singer (and critical darling) who first garnered attention in the film Dope. Her biggest showcase to date however might be in the Nick Offerman film Hearts Beat Loud.

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