NEWSTaylor Swift & Amanda Seyfried Offered Roles in "Les Misérables" Movie Musical
Jan. 4 2012, Published 5:30 a.m. ET
Get ready, Taylor Swift fans! Your No. 1 girl has just been offered the role of Eponine in Tom Hooper's film adaptation of the iconic musical Les Misérables.
BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed that the country superstar beat out her fellow competitors, Glee's Lea Michele, Scarlett Johansson and Evan Rachel Wood, and was given the chance to play the tragic character alongside Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert and Anne Hathaway as Fantine.
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And on top of that, Taylor will also be joined by Amanda Seyfried, who was offered the role of Cosette in the sure-to-be blockbuster movie musical.
Although some people are surprised the by the casting news — let's admit it, Taylor isn't the best actress we've ever seen (Valentine's Day, anyone?) — a lot of her avid supporters are already rallying around her, no matter what decision she makes.
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Amanda, on the other hand, who starred in Mamma Mia! and is a classically trained singer, is perfect for the role of Cosette and sure to add that extra special spark to the cast.
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