Les Misérables (2012 film)
| Les Misérables | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tom Hooper |
| Screenplay by | William Nicholson |
| Produced by | Tim Bevan Eric Fellner Debra Hayward Cameron Mackintosh |
| Starring | Hugh Jackman Russell Crowe Anne Hathaway Eddie Redmayne |
| Music by | Claude-Michel Schönberg |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | Template:Film UK |
| Language | English |
Les Misérables is an upcoming 2012 British musical film directed by Tom Hooper, written by William Nicholson and adapted from the popular musical of the same name, which is in turn based on an 1862 French novel by Victor Hugo.
Premise
Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), a Frenchman imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee from police Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe). The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris.
Cast
- Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, a Frenchman released from the Bagne prison after 19 years of imprisonment.[2]
- Russell Crowe as Inspector Javert, a police inspector who releases Valjean on parole.[2] Paul Bettany was considered for the role.
- Anne Hathaway as Fantine, a worker and mother of her illegitimate child, Cosette.[3][4][5] Amy Adams and Rebecca Hall were considered for the role.[6]
- Geoffrey Rush (in talks) as Thénardier, a thief running an inn.[7] Rush played Javert in the 1998 film adaptation.
- Helena Bonham Carter (in talks) as Mme. Thénardier, the unscrupulous wife of Thenardier[8][9]
- Eddie Redmayne as Marius Pontmercy, a student revolutionary, is friends with Thenardiers's daughter, Éponine, but falls in love with Cosette.[10][11]
- Lea Michele as Eponine
Production
A film adaptation of the musical has been in development several times since the late 1980s. Alan Parker was reported to be attached to an adaptation at an early stage.[12]
In 1992, Mackintosh announced that the film would be directed by Bruce Beresford and co-produced by Tri-Star Pictures,[13] but this project was abandoned some time later.[14]
The DVD/Blu-ray release of Les Misérables in Concert - the 25th Anniversary confirmed an announcement of the musical's film adaptation.[15] Mackintosh has since stated at a press conference that the foundations for the film are currently being laid.
In March 2011, director Tom Hooper began negotiations to direct Les Misérables from a screenplay by William Nicholson, and to be produced by Cameron Mackintosh.[16] In June 2011, Working Title and Mackintosh began production of Les Misérables and that the film is scheduled to begin principal photography in 2012.[17] That same month, Hugh Jackman began negotiations to star as Jean Valjean, and Paul Bettany as Javert.[18][19] Other stars attached to the project include Anne Hathaway, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter.[20]
On 9 September 2011, Jackman was confirmed to play Valjean and Russell Crowe is to play Javert. The film is scheduled to be released on 7 December 2012. Filming will begin in early 2012.[21] Said Mackintosh, "Even though I have dreamt about making the film of Les Misérables for over 25 years, I could never have imagined that we would end up with the dream director Tom Hooper, and the dream cast of Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe as the two great protagonists Jean Valjean and Javert. Not only were they born to play these roles vocally, but they thrillingly inhabit this great score. Producing this film with Eric Fellner, Working Title and Universal Pictures is indeed a dream come true and I can’t wait to hear the people sing at my local cineplex".[22]
On 17 October 2011, Cameron Mackintosh confirmed that Hathaway will play Fantine. He said, "I'd been hoping we could make a film on Les Misérables ever since it opened on Broadway... I've got a marvellous cast so far with Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert and Anne Hathaway as Fantine." He added, "We're busy casting the rest of the parts."[3]
On 1 November 2011, Eddie Redmayne joined the cast as Marius Pontmercy.[10]
See also
- Les Misérables, the original novel
- Les Misérables (musical), the musical adaptation of the novel upon which the film is based
References
- ^ "Les Miserables (2012)". Box Office Mojo. Amazon.com. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ a b "Russell Crowe Joins Les Miserables". ComingSoon.net. 8 September 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- ^ a b Cameron Mackintosh Confirms Anne Hathaway for LES MISÉRABLES Film
- ^ "Anne Hathaway in talks for 'Les Miserables' - Inside Movies - EW.com". Entertainment Weekly. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- ^ Bamigboye, Baz (23 September 2011). "Goosebumps for lunch: Francesca Annis to join Company musical". Daily Mail. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ Ayres, Tom (10 September 2011). "Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman confirmed for 'Les Miserables'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ "Anne Hathaway and Geoffrey Rush for Les Miserables Film?". TheatrePeople.com. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- ^ "Anne Hathaway and Geoffrey Rush for Les Miserables Film?". TheatrePeople.com. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- ^ Ayres, Tom (11 September 2011). "Helena Bonham Carter to join 'Les Misérables'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ a b Eddie Redmayne lands 'Les Miserables' role
- ^ Les Miserables Adds Eddie Redmayne
- ^ Schaefer, Stephen (18 October 1991). "Musical Chairs – Turning Musicals into Film – Les Miserables, Cats, and Phantom of the Opera Have Had a Hard Time Making It to the Big Screen". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ^ Press release (12 February 1992). "Cameron Mackintosh's Production of Les Misérables Celebrates Its 2,000th Performance on Thursday, March 5 and Its Fifth Anniversary". lesmis.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2006. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ^ "Les Miserables Hits Hollywood". contactmusic.com. 2 October 2005. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ^ Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary (Blu-Ray). London, England: Universal Pictures. 29 November 2010.
Coming Soon – Universal Pictures proudly announce the musical motion picture of Les Misérables: A Working Title-Cameron Mackintosh Film
- ^ The Times Of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-interviews/Hooper-to-direct-Les-Miserables/articleshow/7791731.cms.
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- ^ "Hugh Jackman in Talks to Star in 'Les Miserables' Adaptation". The Hollywood Reporter. 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
- ^ Fleming, Mike. "If Hugh Jackman Plays Jean Valjean, Will Paul Bettany Play Javert In 'Les Miserables'? –". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a337724/anne-hathaway-russell-crowe-to-star-in-les-miserables.html>
- ^ "Hugh Jackman Is Russell Crowe's Quarry in Les Miserables Film". Playbill.com. 2011-09-09. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
- ^ Fleming, Mike. "Universal Gets Russell Crowe And Hugh Jackman For 'Les Miserables,' Sets December 7, 2012 Release –". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2011-10-29.