Too bad Teddy is off-line now. But on the chance he has a computer moment, I wanted to post this:
Emma Watson in Les Misérables?
[Tom] Hooper has been casting his musical over the summer and already has the considerable coups of [Hugh] Jackman as Jean Valjean, the escaped and reformed prisoner who is struggling to survive during the French revolution and with Master & Commander and A Beautiful Mind co-stars Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany both battling over the role of Inspector Javert, Valjean’s arch nemesis. That movie was being setup for a February 2012 start date but Universal really believe in the film and are pushing for it to shoot this fall so it can hit the Awards season of next year.
Casting is getting aggressive and industry tracking site It’s On The Grid report that Hayden Panettiere, Miranda Cosgrove, Lucy Hale and Emma Watson are being courted for Eponine and Cosette with Amy Adams and Rebecca Hall wanted for Fantine.
Oscar nominated King’s Speech actors Geoffrey Rush (as Thenardier) and Helena Bonham Carter (as Madame Thenardierare) are also in early talks to re-team with Hooper for the musical.
I know Hugh And Helen can sing, I just hope the rest of them can too.
A voice coach, good studio and mixing can do wonders! I'm surprised to see Hayden Panettiere's name in the mix but then again maybe she can sing.....I like Paul Bettany but seems like Russell would make for a delicous Javert. Can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteI like Geoffrey Rush as Thenardier and Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier...what a team. Master of the House.
ReplyDeleteBut it sounds like they're stuffing the cast with names instead of casting for the right match. Ah well, here's hoping.