US actress Anne Hathaway has been cast in the big-screen adaptation of the hit stage musical “Les Miserables”. After months of speculation, the 28-year-old will play the prostitute Fantine in “The King's Speech” director Tom Hooper's film. Hugh Jackman also stars in the film as fugitive Jean Valjean, while Russell Crowe will play Inspector Javert in the retelling of the Victor Hugo novel. The film is due for release on December 7, 2012. Hathaway had been linked to the role for some time, along with Amy Adams and Britain's Rebecca Hall. The Oscar-nominated star has had some experience with musicals. When she co-hosted the Academy Awards in February, she sang a parody version of the song “On My Own” to Jackman. She also joined Jackman on stage at the Oscars two years previously for another duet, when he was hosting the ceremony.
“Gladiator” writer William Nicholson has written the screenplay for the film. Sir Cameron Mackintosh -- who produces the stage musical -- will also produce the big-screen version. Hathaway is currently playing Catwoman in Batman sequel “The Dark Knight Rises”, due for release next summer.
“Gladiator” writer William Nicholson has written the screenplay for the film. Sir Cameron Mackintosh -- who produces the stage musical -- will also produce the big-screen version. Hathaway is currently playing Catwoman in Batman sequel “The Dark Knight Rises”, due for release next summer.
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