From Stage to Screen
The film adaptation of Schönberg and Boublil's musical was released December 2012. The film was a joint venture between British and United States production companies featuring both actors from the realms of both movies and theatre including:
- Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean
- Anne Hathaway as Fantine
- Russell Crowe as Javert
- Amanda Seyfried as Cosette
- Eddie Redmayne as Marius Pontmercy
- Samantha Barks as Éponine
- Aaron Tveit as Enjolras
- Colm Wilkinson as Bishop Myriel
Left to right: Samantha Barks, Aaron Tveit, Eddie Redmayne in a photo by Vogue
A brand new original song, "Suddenly", was written specifically for the movie. The song expresses Jean Valjean's feelings about taking care of Cosette in the intimate setting of a coach as he rides away from the Thénardier's Inn with Cosette.
