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Eddie Redmayne to play Stephen Hawking?
13 Jun 2013
Film gossip
Eddie Redmayne is being lined up to play Stephen Hawking. The 'Les Miserables' breakout star has been offered the role of the celebrated theoretical physicist in new biopic, 'Theory of Everything', according to Deadline. Best Documentary…
Amanda Seyfried struggled 'singing live'
29 Apr 2013
Film gossip
Amanda Seyfried's biggest 'Les Miserables' challenge was "singing live on camera". The 27-year-old star appeared in the musical adaptation as Cosette, and she admitted her experience in hit musical 'Mamma Mia!' didn't necessarily prepare her well for…
Amanda Seyfried sad to part with Les Miserables castmates
26 Feb 2013
Film gossip
Amanda Seyfried is "bummed" that awards season is over. The 27-year-old actress enjoyed performing at the Academy Awards with her 'Les Miserables' co-stars but says Sunday (24.02.13) marked a turning point as the cast - which also included Hugh…
Anne Hathaway: Hugh Jackman was my 'rock' on Les Miserables set
25 Feb 2013
Film gossip
Anne Hathaway claims Hugh Jackman was everyone's "rock" on the 'Les Miserables' set. The 30-year-old star - who won the Best Supporting Actress trophy for her role as struggling prostitute Fantine at the Oscars last night (24.02.12) - says her…
Laura Whitmore's Les Miserables tears
8 Feb 2013
TV gossip
Laura Whitmore can't wait to meet the cast of 'Les Miserables' at the BAFTAs after she broke down in tears watching the movie. The 27-year-old TV presenter is excited to meet Hugh Jackman on the red carpet at the iconic awards ceremony on Sunday…
Amanda Seyfried comfortable with risque Lovelace role
4 Feb 2013
Film gossip
Amanda Seyfried has no qualms about playing an adult film star in 'Lovelace'. The 'Les Miserables' actress jumped at the chance to star in Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman's biopic about infamous porn actress Linda Lovelace because she was a fan of…
Samantha Barks wants to be a Bond girl
21 Jan 2013
Film gossip
Samantha Barks would love to be a Bond girl. The 'Les Miserables' actress received critical acclaim for her debut film role as Eponine in the musical drama, but is now hoping to follow in the footsteps of beauties such as Halle Berry, Gemma Arterton…
Eddie Redmayne shunned weight loss for Les Miserables
16 Jan 2013
Film gossip
Eddie Redmayne enjoyed watching his 'Les Miserables' co-stars starve themselves. The 31-year-old hunk - who plays love-struck Marius in Tom Hooper's Academy Award-nominated musical drama - was grateful for his naturally slim frame as it meant he…
Anne Hathaway signs up for The Taming of the Shrew
15 Jan 2013
Film gossip
Anne Hathaway is set to star in an adaptation of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'. The actress - who took home Best Supporting actress for her role in 'Les Miserables' at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday (13.01.13) - has reportedly signed on…
Argo and Les Miserables triumph at Golden Globes
14 Jan 2013
Film gossip
'Argo' and 'Les Miserables' triumphed at the Golden Globe Awards tonight (13.01.13). Ben Affleck's Iranian hostage drama 'Argo' took home two trophies at the ceremony in Los Angeles, with him claiming Best Director and Best Motion Picture Drama, the…
Tom Hooper's Golden Globe disbelief
14 Jan 2013
Film gossip
Tom Hooper says winning a Golden Globe for 'Les Miserables' was like "being struck by lightning". The film's director was so shocked following the Golden Globe Awards ceremony in Los Angeles last night (13.01.13) - where the feature won Best Picture…
Amanda Seyfried changed lifestyle for Les Miserables
12 Jan 2013
Film gossip
Amanda Seyfried gave up caffeine, dairy and alcohol to land a role in 'Les Miserables'. The blonde actress plays Cosette in the movie and was so determined to be involved in the production, she completely changed her lifestyle. She told Grazia…
Silver Linings Playbook leads the pack in 2013 Oscar nomination
10 Jan 2013
Lincoln, Amour and Les Miserables also nominated
The nominations for the 2013 Academy Awards have been announced, with Silver Linings Playbook, Lincoln and Amour leading the pack of those films who stand a chance of winning at the awards ceremony on Sunday 24 February. Silver Linings Playbook, a…
Hugh Jackman: l lived like a monk
9 Jan 2013
Film gossip
Hugh Jackman "lived like a monk" to prepare for his part in 'Les Miserables'. The 44-year-old actor takes on the role of Jean Valjean - a convict who manages to turn his life around - in Tom Hooper's big-screen adaptation of the hit musical and he…
Les Misérables
7 Jan 2013
A strong cast with good singing voices lift up Tom Hooper's French Revolution musical adap
The musical is a taste that, once acquired, tends to stick. Fall for South Pacific or Evita or The Rocky Horror Picture Show at an impressionable age, and your crush is likely to outlast far more credible affiliations. Conversely, if you never got your…
Amanda Seyfried desperate for Les Miserables role
6 Jan 2013
Film gossip
Amanda Seyfried wanted to be in 'Les Miserables' "more than anything" she has "ever wanted" in her life. The actress has been obsessed with the musical since even before she was a teenager, and is so proud to have landed the role of orphan…
Anne Hathaway got Les Miserables inspiration from Susan Boyle
5 Jan 2013
Film gossip
Anne Hathaway is a fan of Susan Boyle. The 'Les Miserables' actress drew upon the Scottish singing sensation's inspirational first 'Britain's Got Talent' audition when she had to perform iconic show tune 'I Dreamed A Dream' as struggling prostitute…
Eddie Redmayne: Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman are 'superhuman'
2 Jan 2013
Film gossip
Eddie Redmayne thinks Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman are "superhuman" actors. The 30-year-old star was thrilled to work with the talented action veterans in musical drama 'Les Miserables' and says they were perfect to play the film's rugged male…
Hugh Jackman's musical struggle
31 Dec 2012
Film gossip
Hugh Jackman struggled with filming Les Miserables' musical numbers. The actor - who has won a host of awards for his stage performance work - says his melodramatic turn as the film's hero Valjean was taxing as lip-synching to a live pianist made him…
Tom Hooper: Les Miserables is 'testosterone filled'
30 Dec 2012
Film gossip
Tom Hooper insists 'Les Miserables' will be a testosterone-filled cinema outing. The filmmaker thinks his adaptation of the popular musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel about the French Revolution is incredibly manly thanks to male leads Hugh…
Russell Crowe found Les Miserables challenging
28 Dec 2012
Film gossip
Russell Crowe's 'Les Miserables' audition was the "most difficult" of his life. The actor plays Javert in the big screen adaptation of the musical but before landing the role he was subjected to a series of rigorous tryouts. A source said: "He…
Anne Hathaway's Les Miserables determination
27 Dec 2012
Film gossip
Anne Hathaway was determined to get a part in 'Les Miserables'. The 30-year-old actress had "fire in her belly" to convince director Tom Hooper and his production team that she was perfect for the big screen adaptation of the hit musical even though…
Hugh Jackman's Les Miserables bond
24 Dec 2012
Film gossip
Hugh Jackman bonded with his 'Les Miserables' co-stars more than on any other movie he's done. The 'Wolverine' actor - who plays Jean Valjean in the film adaptation of the musical - insists he had the biggest "feeling of ensemble" he's every…
Hugh Jackman wiped out by Les Miserables
18 Dec 2012
Film gossip
Hugh Jackman found 'Les Miserables' more physically demanding than 'The Wolverine'. The 44-year-old actor is known for his action-packed roles as the X-Men character in a number of films, but says they were nothing against having to sing and dance in…
Russell Crowe's Les Miserables bonding sessions
15 Dec 2012
Film gossip
Russell Crowe was the "glue" of the 'Les Miserables' set. The actor - who plays Javert in the big screen adaptation of the famous musical - invited his castmates to his home where they bonded over drinks and songs. Anne Hathaway - who plays…
