Have you heard that Les Miserables is coming to the big screen? I have only ever seen the televised concert version. The only time that I could have seen it, I happened to have the opportunity to go to England instead (where I saw Mamma Mia--not bad, eh?).
The plans are to begin filming the production officially next month, and it is scheduled to be out on December 7 of this year. Evidently, this event has been 25 years in the making. Tom Hooper (the director of The King's Speech--I loved that film!) is assembling a star-studded cast, so hopefully the stars will bring in the crowds. If you know anything about modern movie musicals, they do not traditionally do very well.
Broadway.com has done a fantastic job of covering this event and featuring the musical experience of each star. I will do that briefly here.
Hugh Jackman is slated to plan Jean Valjean, the main role. He is not known for musicals in this country, but I was surprised to find that he has quite a bit of music theater experience:
Russell Crowe is supposed to play Javert, the somewhat villain. He does not have to sing as well as Valjean, but he has to be very dramatic. I will link you to the video because I am not sure it is entirely appropriate for my blog:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a2Jr6yIpaM&feature=player_embedded
Anne Hathaway is one of my favorite actresses though I do not like everything she stars in. I did not know she could sing--she is not known for such. But judge for yourself. She is supposed to play Fantine, and here is a parody she sang:
My personal favorite, Taylor Swift. She will be playing Eponine, and I have to admit I am not sold yet.
For the rest of the cast, check out the post here.
The real question is--will I go? Of course! Even if it proves to be horrid in the extreme. The question the studio has is, of course, will the people come? I hope so!
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