Decades after it became a Broadway hit, the musical “Les Miserables” is again wending its way to the big screen, this time under the guidance of director Tom Hooper. It was recently announced that triple threat Hugh Jackman was in serious negotiations to star as Jean Valjean and that, although there hadn’t been a formal offer, Hooper wanted Paul Bettany for the other plum male role, Inspector Javert, the lawman who pursues reformed convict Valjean.
However, let’s throw another hat into the ring–Vulture reports that Russell Crowe is lobbying for the role of Javert. A Jackman-Crowe musical would probably be the most manly musical ever. It seems like they would have to find a way for Javert and Valjean to box, or get involved in a hardcore soccer match.
Word is that Bettany is still the front runner, though, because Hooper is stuck on him. Hooper did win an Oscar this year, so you’d think he’d have some pull, but the studio might push for Crowe because he’s a much bigger name. Bettany’s not on Russell Crowe’s level in terms of star power.
For Russell Crowe in a musical …..
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