LES MIS Cast Complete - Taylor Swift & Amanda Seyfried Offered Roles- Page 12

[best12bars]

Posted: 1/23/12 at 2:24pm

I fully plan on giving her a chance.

[Pianolin717]

Posted: 1/23/12 at 2:41pm

Not gonna lie, I'm pretty stoked to see her do this.

[Dave19]

Posted: 1/23/12 at 2:57pm

I'm giving her a chance too.

At least she looks the part.

And the singing of Anne hathaway and Amanda Seyfried isn't exactly glorious either. Taylor might be the best singer of all 3 of them. And Amanda Seyfried doesn't sound OR look the part so we should be more worried about that.

[best12bars]

Posted: 1/23/12 at 3:01pm

The only thing I'm thinking about both Hathaway and Seyfried ...

They both have these rapid-fire vibratos ... but this music was written by Frenchmen in French (originally), and it's a story set in France.

I think I could actually get into that "Edith Piaf style" singing on these tunes. Sort of a "French cabaret" approach to the material. In that case, their natural vibratos might just work.

Again, I'm willing to give them a chance on this material, too. It may be different, but that's okay. As long as it works.

If it doesn't work, then I'm prepared to throw lots of stones.

[Dave19]

Posted: 1/23/12 at 3:17pm

Good point, it might work, that French style. We'll see.

Updated On: 1/23/12 at 03:17 PM

[jpbran]

Posted: 1/23/12 at 3:39pm

I hear Mackintosh has people swing by Starbucks and grab him a latte on the way to his office to be told bad news.

#pleasebetrue

[jo]

Posted: 1/23/12 at 6:25pm

I have an open mind about the casting of Taylor Swift as Eponine. I know that initial impressions over her singing a theatre classic like TONIGHT were not favorable at all. But if Tom Hooper, the producers, and Universal Pictures have all agreed to give her a chance to interpret the role ( presumably after testing her vocal and acting talents...and after some coaching afterwards), that sounds like they have actually seen something positive towards her inclusion in this cast. This will be a tall order for her, as there are quite a few shining stars in the cast - hopefully, that can only prod her to do her best!

[sueb1863]

Posted: 1/23/12 at 8:08pm

For what it's worth, Swift's name has been removed from the IMDb cast list for the film.

Swift may have been at Mackintosh's office to be told she didn't get the role, or to turn it down.

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 1/23/12 at 8:16pm

^ It might have been removed because she has never been officially announced. The FAQs has been changed too:

"While it is rumored that Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, and Lea Michelle have been offered or considered for the role, the movie's official website make no mention of any of these actresses in connection with the film."

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1707386/faq

That same person who edited the answer must also have removed her name from the IMDB list.



Updated On: 1/23/12 at 08:16 PM

[jo]

Posted: 1/23/12 at 8:55pm

>>>Swift may have been at Mackintosh's office to be told she didn't get the role, or to turn it down.<<<


It is hard to believe that one flies transatlantic ( from the West Coast to London would probably take some 10-11 flying hours) simply to be told that one has been rejected...or to tell a producer that they cannot agree on the terms. I am sure a personal telephone call from Mr. Mackintosh or from Taylor would be sufficient for either of these purposes.

Whatever the decision -- can they just please get on with the rest of the casting and start full rehearsals now??





Updated On: 1/23/12 at 08:55 PM

[sueb1863]

Posted: 1/23/12 at 9:08pm

I agree that they need to make an announcement soon. This is getting beyond frustrating and venturing into worrying territory.

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 1/23/12 at 9:30pm

^ The announcement had not happened because she had not finalized the deal yet, but she might have today.

"It is hard to believe that one flies transatlantic ( from the West Coast to London would probably take some 10-11 flying hours) simply to be told that one has been rejected...or to tell a producer that they cannot agree on the terms. I am sure a personal telephone call from Mr. Mackintosh or from Taylor would be sufficient for either of these purposes."

Exactly.

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Posted: 1/24/12 at 5:33am

I am confused as to what is going on...is it all not official still??
http://www.cheaptheatretickets.com/les-miserables-movie-cast-revealed/
Les Miserables Full Cast Revealed

[[e-mail]]

Posted: 1/24/12 at 5:33am

I am confused as to what is going on...is it all not official still??
http://www.cheaptheatretickets.com/les-miserables-movie-cast-revealed/
Les Miserables Full Cast Revealed

[showchoirguy]

Posted: 1/24/12 at 11:33am

There should be an announcement posted sometime soon.

[jpbran]

Posted: 1/24/12 at 12:58pm

That same CheapTheaterTickets" article mentions Susan Boyle as being in the running for Fantine... yikes!

[beautywickedlover]

Posted: 1/24/12 at 3:39pm

I think speculation can almost stop now.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Taylor-Swift-in-Rehearsals-for-LES-MISERABLES-Movie-20120124

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 1/24/12 at 3:52pm

I love how BWW doesn't specify what these "recent published reports" are. And Perez Hilton doesn't count.

[Fan2]

Posted: 1/24/12 at 3:57pm

There are photos and a video of her coming out of Cameron Mackintosh's London office so I think that's the source (which is what's being reported). Not sure about the "rehearsals" part since as far as I know, they haven't started yet. Hugh at least is still in NYC.


Taylor Swift Visits Cameron Mackintosh's London Office Updated On: 1/24/12 at 03:57 PM

[JP2]

Posted: 1/24/12 at 5:13pm

I also love how BWW is now claiming they were the "first" to report Swift landed the role.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 1/24/12 at 5:19pm

Interesting:
http://bemyonly.tumblr.com/post/16422850810/i-met-sacha-baron-cohen-today

Sacha is in New Orleans right now. I believe he’s in the city to film Django Unchained with all-star cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Samuel L. Jackson, etc. Sacha was with his daughter, Olive. She looks so much like her mom, Isla Fisher, except with blonde hair. He’s very tall in real life and wore an hat, glasses, and a five o’clock shadow on his face. I’m about Isla’s size, so I had to look up.
If people still don’t believe that Sacha is in Les Mis, well I definitely have confirmation. I congratulated him being casted into the movie and he thanked me for it.

[showchoirguy]

Posted: 1/24/12 at 5:19pm

Well, that's that.

[sueb1863]

Posted: 1/24/12 at 7:07pm

Rehearsals haven't started yet, BWW is just making a lot of assumptions without any evidence. Cohen's in New Orleans and Jackman's in New York.

We have no idea why Swift was at Mackintosh's office. It's still a fact that nobody connected to the production has even mentioned her.

[Fan2]

Posted: 1/24/12 at 7:34pm

Taylor Swift attended "Richard II" starring Eddie Redmayne today, Anne was seen boarding a plane (supposedly) for London, and Hugh tweeted today that he was pumped for Les Mis, so it sounds like rehearsals are imminent.

[Owen22]

Posted: 1/24/12 at 8:48pm

Rehearsals have always been reported to be starting the first week of February.