Who auditioned for Jean Valjean?
Alfie Boe
Alfie Boe auditioned for the role of Jean Valjean, having played the role for the 25th anniversary concert. He later claimed that his audition immediately preceded Hugh Jackman’s, whom he saw waiting outside for his turn.
Did all the actors sing in Les Miserables?
She told a story working on long “Les Miserables” rehearsals with director Tom Hooper. Jackman (Jean Valjean) and Hathaway (Fantine) sang every take live in the film, which would go on to win three Oscars (including best supporting actress for Hathaway, while Jackman was nominated for best actor).
How did they film Les Miserables?
Instead of highly-staged musical numbers, such as those seen for example in the successful film version of Chicago (2002), Les Mis was shot mostly hand-held by DOP Danny Cohen on locations in France and Britain, including on elaborate sets at Pinewood Studios and Greenwich.
Who is the casting director for Les Mis?
Nina Gold
Les Misérables/Casting directors
Finding the right faces to embody the iconic parts that make up the world of musical phenomenon “Les Misérables” proved to be quite a feat for casting director Nina Gold.
Who wrote the music for Les Miserables 2012?
Claude-Michel Schönberg
Les Misérables/Music composed by
Producers announced 27 August 2012, that recording sessions for Les Misérables would begin in London 10 October and featured a 70-piece orchestra. They also announced that composer Claude-Michel Schönberg was composing additional music to underscore the film.
Who originated the role of Fantine?
Patti LuPone – Fantine Patti LuPone played Fantine in the original London cast of Les Mis back in ’85. A quote from LuPone’s website says “many people have asked why I didn’t reprise my role in the Broadway production.
Is Anne Hathaway a trained singer?
Before rehearsing with the full cast, Hathaway trained with a vocal coach for two weeks. She memorized almost all her lines and songs at the first read-through. Critics generally praised her for holding her own against well-known actors and heralded her as a new star.
Who is currently in Les Mis?
The principal cast includes Jon Robyns as Jean Valjean, Bradley Jaden as Javert, Lucie Jones as Fantine, Shan Ako as Éponine, Harry Apps as Marius, Gerard Carey as Thénardier and Josefina Gabrielle as Madame Thénardier.