Guy Pearce is paying tribute to Terence Stamp .
In a post on X , Pearce called his “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” co-star a “true inspiration.” Stamp died on Sunday at 87 years old.
“Fairwell dear Tel,” Pearce wrote. “You were a true inspiration, both in & out of heels. We’ll always have Kings Canyon, Kings road & F’ing ABBA. Wishing you well on your way ‘Ralph’! xxxx.”
Stephan Elliot’s 1994 road film, starring Hugo Weaving, Pearce and Stamp, followed two drag performers and a transgender woman as they drove across the desert to tour their cabaret show. The film was a stark divergence from Stamp’s previous work. Roger Ebert said at the time of the film’s release, “At the beginning of the film we’re distracted by the unexpected sight of Terence Stamp in drag, b