Are Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe friends?

Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman are BFFs. In fact, Jackman credits Crowe with jump starting his career by recommending him for the role of Wolverine.

Why is there so much singing in Les Miserables?

The reason that the movie has all dialog rhyming etc. (known as ‘sung through’) is because the West End musical that it is based on is sung through (although there are versions where Valjean speaks a normal line to Javert when he gives him his address but this is less usual).

Is Eddie Redmayne a good singer?

Eddie Redmayne can do it all it seems. Not only is he an amazing actor but a half decent singer as well. Not only has he showed off how much of a tremendous actor he is through the likes of The Theory of Everything and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, but he can sing as well.

Who is Hugh Jackman’s best friend?

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Why was Dougray Scott not Wolverine?

Because Jackman was an unknown quantity, Singer offered the role to Scott who took it, but in the end – due to delays in filming on Mission: Impossible II – had to pull out. Now Scott has claimed that it was Tom Cruise who wouldn’t allow him to take the role.

Did Hugh Jackman actually sing in Les Miserables?

Jackman (Jean Valjean) and Hathaway (Fantine) sang every take live in the film, which would go on to win three Oscars (including best supporting actress for Hathaway, while Jackman was nominated for best actor).

Does Les Miserables have spoken dialogue?

Following dozens of screen adaptations of “Les Miserables” as far back as the silent era, this is the first musical version. Offering virtually no spoken dialogue, it isn’t perfect.

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Is Amanda Seyfried classically trained?

She stopped her classical training when she was 17 — something that the actress said she regrets. However, she has gotten to showcase her beautiful voice in Mamma Mia! and Les Misérables. The star also has a brief musical scene in Dear John (via Bustle) where she plays guitar and sings.