"King's Speech" director to take on "Les Miserables" - Page 2

Kestrel · April 1 2011, 08:35 PM

That sounds good indeed. Would make me give a shit about Cosette too. And Hugh Jackman as Javert? Perhaps not old enough. Oh! Hugh Jackman as Marius?

Vanyel · April 1 2011, 08:37 PM

Ya'know, having Lea Michele play Éponine, might cut into her time on Glee, which wouldn't be a bad thing. It'd give other characters time to develop. Mike Chang, Blaine and Sam are being becoming full cast members, it'll give them more chances to shine. Also, according to the series creator, cast member are going to leave as the graduate, so Lea may be playing Rachael until the end of next season. Better stop now before I really derail this topic.

Vanyel · April 1 2011, 08:51 PM

Kestrel wrote:

That sounds good indeed. Would make me give a shit about Cosette too. And Hugh Jackman as Javert? Perhaps not old enough. Oh! Hugh Jackman as Marius?

What is Hugh's vocal range? To stay true to the musical, he needs to be either a Bass-Baritone or a Baritone, to play Javert; and a tenor (specifically a dramatic tenor) to play Valjean. I think he'd be much too old to play Marius.

Marius would need to be much younger, stage allows for older actors to play younger character due to distances involved in seeing them (or so I've been told). Hugh could easily pass for a man in his early 30's, not late teens or early 20's. Marius could be played by Zac Efron (

). But please NOT Nick Jonas

, I saw the 25 Anniversary Concert and wanted to jam ice picks in my ears when he sang. Thankfully Michael Ball came out and the end and showed gave an actual performance.

CaptainCanada · April 1 2011, 09:05 PM

Vanyel wrote:

What is Hugh's vocal range? To stay true to the musical, he needs to be either a Bass-Baritone or a Baritone, to play Javert; and a tenor (specifically a dramatic tenor) to play Valjean. I think he'd be much too old to play Marius.

Yeah, he's too old to be Marius. I don't think Javert or Valjean would be a problem, visually; he's mid-40s, and the character runs the gamut from a youngish man to a man fairly advanced in years over the course of the show.

I don't know the technical term, but having heard him sing a few times, I don't think he'd have a problem with either part.

Hathaway seems a little old to be Cosette by now, but I could see it working okay.

Vanyel · April 16 2011, 04:39 AM

Sorry to resurrect this thread (Well it is 9 days to Easter so maybe it is a good time.) but I was listening to John Barrowman on Youtube, and I thought he is funny (I love his Captain Jack) and thought he could be a good Thénardier. Granted, he is too pretty for the part, as it is generally portrayed, but I think he could do it. Hugh as Valjean, Lea Michele as Éponine, Anne Hathaway as Cossette and the rest of the cast rounded out by Broadway/West End vets.

Turbo · April 21 2011, 10:01 PM

Oh, Barrowman as Thenardier would be hilarious. Half the fun would be from playing so completely against type. For something closer to what he usually plays, he might be a good choice as Enjolras.

Turbo · April 22 2011, 03:08 AM

On second thought, Barrowman as Enjolras might be a problem, because then Marius probably won't end up with Cosette OR Eponine.

Kestrel · April 22 2011, 04:02 AM

No but seriously, if he can sing, I can see Barrowman as Enjolras.

IndyJones · April 22 2011, 04:32 AM

Kestrel wrote:

No but seriously, if he can sing, I can see Barrowman as Enjolras.

He can sing.

This is probably a better showcase of his voice, though (I couldn't resist the Les Mis in the first video)

Vanyel · April 22 2011, 05:24 AM

And to just to show his singing and comedic talent.

IndyJones · April 22 2011, 05:35 AM

Nice Les Mis tie in there too, with Ruthie Henshall!

I actually didn't think I've ever seen her outside of her performance of Fantine in Les Mis for the 10th anniversary. She's actually pretty hot without that blonde wig!

Vanyel · April 22 2011, 05:47 AM

She's only 44, she could pull of Fantine again in a movie.

Kestrel · April 22 2011, 06:38 AM

Alright, I'm convinced! John Barrowman for... who, Enjolras or Thendier? As much fun as Master of the House is, Enjolras' bits are so much more... awesome.

Vanyel · April 22 2011, 06:42 PM

How about Josie Lawrence as Madame Thénardier?
Here she is showing her singing and comedic talents:

Turbo · April 22 2011, 09:11 PM

She would be good if they couldn't get Jenny Galloway for some reason.

EDIT: Or Catherine Tate.

April 1 2011, 08:35 PM	#16
Kestrel Rear Admiral Location: East Tennessee	Re: "King's Speech" director to take on "Les Miserables" That sounds good indeed. Would make me give a shit about Cosette too. And Hugh Jackman as Javert? Perhaps not old enough. Oh! Hugh Jackman as Marius? __________________ "Does it ever get easy?" "You mean life?" "Yeah. Does it get easy?" "What do you want me to say?" "Lie to me."

April 1 2011, 08:37 PM	#17
Vanyel The Imperious Leader Location: San Antonio, Texas	Re: "King's Speech" director to take on "Les Miserables" Ya'know, having Lea Michele play Éponine, might cut into her time on Glee, which wouldn't be a bad thing. It'd give other characters time to develop. Mike Chang, Blaine and Sam are being becoming full cast members, it'll give them more chances to shine. Also, according to the series creator, cast member are going to leave as the graduate, so Lea may be playing Rachael until the end of next season. Better stop now before I really derail this topic. __________________ Did I happen to mention, did I vow to disclose, this man we're seeking with a mole on his nose, I'm not sure of his clothes or anything else, except he's Chinese. A big clue by itself. --David Addison, Moonlighting

April 16 2011, 04:39 AM	#20
Vanyel The Imperious Leader Location: San Antonio, Texas	Re: "King's Speech" director to take on "Les Miserables" Sorry to resurrect this thread (Well it is 9 days to Easter so maybe it is a good time.) but I was listening to John Barrowman on Youtube, and I thought he is funny (I love his Captain Jack) and thought he could be a good Thénardier. Granted, he is too pretty for the part, as it is generally portrayed, but I think he could do it. Hugh as Valjean, Lea Michele as Éponine, Anne Hathaway as Cossette and the rest of the cast rounded out by Broadway/West End vets. __________________ Did I happen to mention, did I vow to disclose, this man we're seeking with a mole on his nose, I'm not sure of his clothes or anything else, except he's Chinese. A big clue by itself. --David Addison, Moonlighting

April 21 2011, 10:01 PM	#21
Turbo Vice Admiral Location: Atlanta	Re: "King's Speech" director to take on "Les Miserables" Oh, Barrowman as Thenardier would be hilarious. Half the fun would be from playing so completely against type. For something closer to what he usually plays, he might be a good choice as Enjolras. __________________ Odo: Your faith seems to have led you to something of a contradiction. Kira: I don't see it as a contradiction. Odo: I don't understand. Kira: That's the thing about faith. If you don't have it, you can't understand it and if you do, no explanation is necessary.

April 22 2011, 03:08 AM	#22
Turbo Vice Admiral Location: Atlanta	Re: "King's Speech" director to take on "Les Miserables" On second thought, Barrowman as Enjolras might be a problem, because then Marius probably won't end up with Cosette OR Eponine. __________________ Odo: Your faith seems to have led you to something of a contradiction. Kira: I don't see it as a contradiction. Odo: I don't understand. Kira: That's the thing about faith. If you don't have it, you can't understand it and if you do, no explanation is necessary.

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April 22 2011, 04:02 AM	#23
Kestrel Rear Admiral Location: East Tennessee	Re: "King's Speech" director to take on "Les Miserables" No but seriously, if he can sing, I can see Barrowman as Enjolras. __________________ "Does it ever get easy?" "You mean life?" "Yeah. Does it get easy?" "What do you want me to say?" "Lie to me."

April 22 2011, 05:24 AM	#25
Vanyel The Imperious Leader Location: San Antonio, Texas	Re: "King's Speech" director to take on "Les Miserables" And to just to show his singing and comedic talent. __________________ Did I happen to mention, did I vow to disclose, this man we're seeking with a mole on his nose, I'm not sure of his clothes or anything else, except he's Chinese. A big clue by itself. --David Addison, Moonlighting

April 22 2011, 05:35 AM	#26
IndyJones Vice Admiral Location: Chicago	Re: "King's Speech" director to take on "Les Miserables" Nice Les Mis tie in there too, with Ruthie Henshall! I actually didn't think I've ever seen her outside of her performance of Fantine in Les Mis for the 10th anniversary. She's actually pretty hot without that blonde wig! __________________ Travel's fatal to prejudice, bigotry, narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things can't be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's life.

April 22 2011, 05:47 AM	#27
Vanyel The Imperious Leader Location: San Antonio, Texas	Re: "King's Speech" director to take on "Les Miserables" She's only 44, she could pull of Fantine again in a movie. __________________ Did I happen to mention, did I vow to disclose, this man we're seeking with a mole on his nose, I'm not sure of his clothes or anything else, except he's Chinese. A big clue by itself. --David Addison, Moonlighting

April 22 2011, 06:38 AM	#28
Kestrel Rear Admiral Location: East Tennessee	Re: "King's Speech" director to take on "Les Miserables" Alright, I'm convinced! John Barrowman for... who, Enjolras or Thendier? As much fun as Master of the House is, Enjolras' bits are so much more... awesome. __________________ "Does it ever get easy?" "You mean life?" "Yeah. Does it get easy?" "What do you want me to say?" "Lie to me."

April 22 2011, 06:42 PM	#29
Vanyel The Imperious Leader Location: San Antonio, Texas	Re: "King's Speech" director to take on "Les Miserables" How about Josie Lawrence as Madame Thénardier? Here she is showing her singing and comedic talents: __________________ Did I happen to mention, did I vow to disclose, this man we're seeking with a mole on his nose, I'm not sure of his clothes or anything else, except he's Chinese. A big clue by itself. --David Addison, Moonlighting

April 22 2011, 09:11 PM	#30
Turbo Vice Admiral Location: Atlanta	Re: "King's Speech" director to take on "Les Miserables" She would be good if they couldn't get Jenny Galloway for some reason. EDIT: Or Catherine Tate. __________________ Odo: Your faith seems to have led you to something of a contradiction. Kira: I don't see it as a contradiction. Odo: I don't understand. Kira: That's the thing about faith. If you don't have it, you can't understand it and if you do, no explanation is necessary.