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Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
#75Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 7:36am
I think Aaron Tveit has a lot of talent as a musical performer. He's an okay actor and a terrific singer/dancer who can add some legitimate chops to this film. I happen to think he got more than his unfair share of blame for "Catch Me...", which was far better than some would have it but suffered from book problems. I'm happy for him and may want to see this film now that he's on board.
I listen to the "Catch Me..." OBCR more than any other recent show primarily because of his singing and the terrific (and underrated) score.
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#76Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 7:41amWhoever said he's not tall enough, i was not aware that being six feet tall could make someone short.
#77Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 7:44am
Not surprised by the reaction here. Any time a performer has very "enthusiastic" fans, the performer themself becomes the object of scorn here on BWW (there was a time when Idina Menzel was generally well-liked here). It also tends to happen when certain performers begin to experience some success outside of the medium of theater, as Tveit has recently.
For the record, I would just like to clarify that I like Aaron as a performer. A lot! I loved him in Next to Normal and Wicked and thought that he sounded good in Catch Me If You Can (even though he's seen better acting days). But overall, I really like him. I just think he's utterly miscast. So please don't mistake my interpretation of his casting as "ugh, I hate this guy because he's SUPER popular" since I actually like him myself.
Robbie brings up a good point though, I suppose. The rest of the film is utterly miscast as well, so I suppose I shouldn't harp too much on Aaron. At least he'll be able to sing at all!
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Broadway Star Joined: 6/26/11
#78Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 7:45amBut hey we all thought sutton was miscast in anything goes....
#79Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 7:47amThat's only an inch taller than Eddie Redmayne -- I think most people prefer more of a height difference. But hey, that's what lifts are for!
#80Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 8:38am
But hey we all thought sutton was miscast in anything goes....
I still think that...
#81Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 8:47am
I was actually one of the ones who mentioned the height issue before Tveit was cast as Enjolras. It was when Jamie Campbell Bower's name was being bantered about as getting the part.
The real necessity for the character is that he have a commanding presence. He needs to be influential as a leader for the other students. Height doesn't really matter (Just ask Napoleon). Bower comes off as "slight" and "emo" to me. Not remotely commanding or charismatic enough to play the part. He may be 6'4" for all I know, but it has to do with his presence as an actor. He's dedicated and focused, yes ... just not commanding. I wouldn't want an Enjolras who "complained" and "whined" his fellow students into battle.
I think Aaron Tveit has the right qualities for the role, even if he's not super tall. Perhaps that's my own preconception, having seen the original Broadway cast, where Michael Maguire was at least 6'4" if not taller. He towered over the other actors on stage, and it worked well.
Height can also be faked on screen (just see film stars Alan Ladd or Nelson Eddy or Sylvester Stalone or Tom Cruise). Everything from boxes to lifts in shoes to calculated camera angles can help with physical presence on screen. But it's the personality that is the important thing. And I think Tveit has it.
Plus the boy can sing ... arguably better than any other name announced for this film cast so far.
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#82Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 10:47amHas this actually been verified? Or is the Daily Mail's little blurb the only thing that's said this?
#83Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 10:47amHas this actually been verified? Or is the Daily Mail's little blurb the only thing that's said this?
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#84Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 10:52am
He's an okay actor and a terrific singer/dancer who can add some legitimate chops to this film.
Uhhh...you admit that he is only an "okay" actor, so how exactly will he be adding "legitimate chops" to the film? Enjolras doesn't exactly need to be a terrific dancer...but he should be more than an okay actor...
#85Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 11:08am
Apparently his manager has confirmed it.
http://bemyonly.tumblr.com/post/13959013632/aarons-manager-has-confirmed-that-he-will-be-in-les
http://aarontveit.net/news/public-appearances/aaron-tveit-cast-as-enjolras-in-les-miserables
#86Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 11:09am
Kad, it's been verified (meaning a reputable source) that Cohen, Tveit, and Helena Bonham Carter have all three been offered the roles.
It's not official that any of them have accepted yet. "They're working out the details." No official announcement of their casting.
The only official announcements have been for Jackman, Crowe, Redmayne, and Hathaway.
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#87Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 11:11amOh, cool! A leaked confirmation, if it did indeed come from his manager.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 6/2/07
#88Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 11:32amI feel like the only person who doesn't have a problem with any casting decision so far.
#89Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 11:51amI'm surprised that, considering this is a film, no one seems to be concerned with the fact that someone as "all-American" as Tveit is playing an impassioned French revolutionary.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#90Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 11:55am
Well, nobody's French so far.
That's why I was hoping for Marion Cotillard to get Fantine. But having a real Frenchman in this cast would probably throw the rest of it off completely and draw even more attention to it.
At least it seems to be a mix of nationalities among the Anglos. It's not all British or American (or Australian).
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#91Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/10/11 at 12:13pm
I don't really have a problem with this casting either. Personally, I was hoping they would cast Ramin Karimloo (from the O2 25th concert) but I like Tveit and think he has a strong enough voice to carry the role. Like others have said, the key to Enjolras is his passion and his charismatic leadership; Tveit can definitely pull that off.
Overall, interesting casting so far. I can't say I'm totally thrilled, but I'm certainly intrigued.
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#92Aaron Tveit Joins LES MIS Film as Enjolras
Posted: 12/15/11 at 5:13amI think this is a perfect casting choice - he has the voice and acting ability for it, and I am very much looking forward to seeing the performance. I would have watched the movie anyway, but this casting choice will get me to go to the cinema as well rather than just waiting for the DVD.
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