<Ul> <Li> Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean , a Frenchman released from Toulon prison after 19 years of imprisonment for stealing bread and failed attempts at escaping from the prison . Around June 2011 , Jackman met with producer Cameron Mackintosh to audition in New York . To prepare for the role , Jackman lost 15 pounds ( 6.8 kg ) and later regained 30 pounds ( 14 kg ) to mirror his character 's success . He avoided drinking coffee , warmed up at least 15 minutes every day , kept Ricola lozenges , drank as much as seven litres of water per day , sat in steam three times a day , took cold baths and used a wet washcloth over his face while flying , citing the musical 's original co-director Trevor Nunn for his training . He worked extensively with vocal coach Joan Lader , and managed to extend his vocal range , which he originally categorised a high baritone , up to tenor . </Li> <Li> Russell Crowe as Javert , a police inspector dedicating his life to imprisoning Valjean once again . Before being cast as Javert , Crowe was initially dissatisfied with the character . On his way to Europe for a friend 's wedding , Crowe came to London and met with producer Cameron Mackintosh . On meeting with Tom Hooper , he told the director about his concerns about playing Javert , and after meeting with him , Crowe was `` determined to be involved in the project and play Javert . I think it had something to do with Tom 's passion for what he was about to undertake , and he clearly understood the problems and he clearly understood the challenge . '' On visiting Victor Hugo 's home in Paris , Crowe said , `` ( The house 's curator ) told me about ( 19th century detective Eugene Francois ) Vidocq , a man who had been both a prisoner and a policeman , the man credited with inventing undercover police work when he established the Brigade de Surete . '' </Li> <Li> Anne Hathaway as Fantine , the mother of Cosette and a struggling factory worker , who resorts to prostitution . Fantine is When Hathaway was cast , she stated , `` There was resistance because I was between their ideal ages for the parts -- maybe not mature enough for Fantine but past the point where I could believably play Cosette . '' </Li> <Li> Amanda Seyfried as Cosette , the illegitimate daughter of Fantine , who is kept by the Thénardiers until Valjean buys her from them . On developing Cosette , Seyfried said , `` In the little time that I had to explain Cosette and give the audience a reason ( to see her ) a symbol of love and strength and light in this tragedy , I needed to be able to convey things you may not have connected with in the show . '' A vocal coach was enlisted to help her with the songs . Isabelle Allen plays Cosette , as a child . On working with her fellow actors , Allen said , `` They gave us lots of tips and mostly ( made ) sure we were all OK . They were really nice . '' </Li> <Li> Eddie Redmayne as Marius Pontmercy , a student revolutionary who is friends with the Thenardiers ' daughter , Éponine , but falls in love with Cosette . He found director Hooper 's vision `` incredibly helpful '' . On collaborating with Hooper , Redmayne said , `` He was incredibly collaborative . Certainly during the rehearsal process , we sat with Tom and the Victor Hugo book adding things . '' It was Redmayne who suggested to Hooper that his character 's song , `` Empty Chairs at Empty Tables '' , should begin a cappella in order to better express Marius ' guilt and pain . </Li> <Li> Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen as the Thénardiers , a pair of swindling innkeepers . Hooper previously collaborated with Bonham Carter in The King 's Speech , in which she portrayed Queen Elizabeth , King George VI 's wife . Baron Cohen and Bonham Carter previously co-starred in the film adaptation of the musical Sweeney Todd : The Demon Barber of Fleet Street . When Baron Cohen accepted the role of Thénardier , he had to abandon Django Unchained . </Li> <Li> Samantha Barks as Éponine , the Thénardiers ' daughter . Having previously played the role at the 25th Anniversary concert and in the West End production , Barks said `` there was similarities in playing the role -- they 're the same character -- but
<Ul> <Li> Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean , a Frenchman released from Toulon prison after 19 years of imprisonment for stealing bread and failed attempts at escaping from the prison . Around June 2011 , Jackman met with producer Cameron Mackintosh to audition in New York . To prepare for the role , Jackman lost 15 pounds ( 6.8 kg ) and later regained 30 pounds ( 14 kg ) to mirror his character 's success . He avoided drinking coffee , warmed up at least 15 minutes every day , kept Ricola lozenges , drank as much as seven litres of water per day , sat in steam three times a day , took cold baths and used a wet washcloth over his face while flying , citing the musical 's original co-director Trevor Nunn for his training . He worked extensively with vocal coach Joan Lader , and managed to extend his vocal range , which he originally categorised a high baritone , up to tenor . </Li> <Li> Russell Crowe as Javert , a police inspector dedicating his life to imprisoning Valjean once again . Before being cast as Javert , Crowe was initially dissatisfied with the character . On his way to Europe for a friend 's wedding , Crowe came to London and met with producer Cameron Mackintosh . On meeting with Tom Hooper , he told the director about his concerns about playing Javert , and after meeting with him , Crowe was `` determined to be involved in the project and play Javert . I think it had something to do with Tom 's passion for what he was about to undertake , and he clearly understood the problems and he clearly understood the challenge . '' On visiting Victor Hugo 's home in Paris , Crowe said , `` ( The house 's curator ) told me about ( 19th century detective Eugene Francois ) Vidocq , a man who had been both a prisoner and a policeman , the man credited with inventing undercover police work when he established the Brigade de Surete . '' </Li> <Li> Anne Hathaway as Fantine , the mother of Cosette and a struggling factory worker , who resorts to prostitution . Fantine is When Hathaway was cast , she stated , `` There was resistance because I was between their ideal ages for the parts -- maybe not mature enough for Fantine but past the point where I could believably play Cosette . '' </Li> <Li> Amanda Seyfried as Cosette , the illegitimate daughter of Fantine , who is kept by the Thénardiers until Valjean buys her from them . On developing Cosette , Seyfried said , `` In the little time that I had to explain Cosette and give the audience a reason ( to see her ) a symbol of love and strength and light in this tragedy , I needed to be able to convey things you may not have connected with in the show . '' A vocal coach was enlisted to help her with the songs . Isabelle Allen plays Cosette , as a child . On working with her fellow actors , Allen said , `` They gave us lots of tips and mostly ( made ) sure we were all OK . They were really nice . '' </Li> <Li> Eddie Redmayne as Marius Pontmercy , a student revolutionary who is friends with the Thenardiers ' daughter , Éponine , but falls in love with Cosette . He found director Hooper 's vision `` incredibly helpful '' . On collaborating with Hooper , Redmayne said , `` He was incredibly collaborative . Certainly during the rehearsal process , we sat with Tom and the Victor Hugo book adding things . '' It was Redmayne who suggested to Hooper that his character 's song , `` Empty Chairs at Empty Tables '' , should begin a cappella in order to better express Marius ' guilt and pain . </Li> <Li> Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen as the Thénardiers , a pair of swindling innkeepers . Hooper previously collaborated with Bonham Carter in The King 's Speech , in which she portrayed Queen Elizabeth , King George VI 's wife . Baron Cohen and Bonham Carter previously co-starred in the film adaptation of the musical Sweeney Todd : The Demon Barber of Fleet Street . When Baron Cohen accepted the role of Thénardier , he had to abandon Django Unchained . </Li> <Li> Samantha Barks as Éponine , the Thénardiers ' daughter . Having previously played the role at the 25th Anniversary concert and in the West End production , Barks said `` there was similarities in playing the role -- they 're the same character -- but
who played marius in les miserables movie 2012
who played marius in les miserables movie 2012
Eddie Redmayne
Eddie Redmayne