Extended Look at Tom Hooper’s LES MISERABLES
Universal has released an extended look at Tom Hooper’s Les Misérables. The behind-the-scenes featurette focuses on Hooper’s decision to use live singing and how it really changes the performances of the entire cast. It’s really worth checking out. Even though I’m not typically a fan of musical films, I’m an absolute sucker for Les Miserables. I have the entire soundtrack on my iPod and I really think Hooper has created something very special for us. All the footage so far has been incredible and I really can’t wait to see it when it hits theaters on December 25.
Hugh Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, a man hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s (Anne Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. Russell Crowe, Sacha Baron Cohen, Amanda Seyfriend, and Eddie Redmayne co-star.