Jamie Campbell Bower to be 'Les Miz' Movie Enjolras?

[sueb1863]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 6:27am

Lastest Les Miserables movie casting rumor is that Jamie Campbell Bower has been ofered the role of Enjolras:

http://filmnewsandgossip.blogspot.com/2011/11/jamie-campbell-bower-offered-les.html

He was Anthony in 'Sweeney Todd' and Arthur in the TV series 'Camelot'.
Updated On: 11/14/11 at 06:27 AM

[best12bars]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 6:59am

IMDb.com has Jonathan Groff listed as Enjorlas. I don't think either "announcement" can be trusted at this point.

(They also have Eddie Redmayne listed as "rumored" when he has already been confirmed as playing Marius.)

LINK

Updated On: 11/14/11 at 06:59 AM

[willep]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 9:17am

Please no.

[best12bars]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 9:29am

I don't think I can handle an Emo Enjorlas.

Not to mention that in any "student uprising" battle, he would be snapped in two like a twig.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 9:35am

Well maybe they'll add that, then.

[best12bars]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 9:39am

That would be awful nice.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 9:56am

Ugh, he made the Johanna/Anthony scenes in the SWEENEY TODD film somewhat laughable, I'd much rather see Jonathan Groff in the role (not that he'd be my first choice). But Bower is a working actor in England and currently playing one of the principals in ANONYMOUS, I imagine he's more likely to be a frontrunner.

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 10:09am

Benjamin Walker needs to play Enjolras.

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 10:35am

Agreed about Walker.

This movie needs a serious dose of sexypants.

[ILOHTFAHA (Aida Man)]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 10:47am

Hopefully JCB will turn down the role and Walker is cast instead so keep your fingers crossed because in my opinion Enjolras should be a little bit older than Marius.

[tazber]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 11:16am

Walker is perfect. Excellent call Piragua.

I tend to read most casting announcements with a sense of skepticism about the selections. I also find that the actors I was leery about do a wonderful job in the finished product.
So in general I've learned to wait before dissing anyone.

JCB may end up being great (if it's true). I'm gonna give him and the casting people the benefit of the doubt.

(But I still think Walker is an unbeatable choice!)

[bwayrose7]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 11:36am

Walker would be amazing but my first choice would still be Ramin Karimloo. His voice is just epic.

[Taryn]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 12:34pm

Gag me with a spoon if JCB gets cast. Who keeps hiring this kid?

Walker would be AMAZING and a really apt choice from a business perspective. He's a musically-talented rising star with two big movies coming up.

[ClapYo'Hands]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 12:40pm

Jamie Campbell Bower is, however, in Twilight...

[Fan2]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 1:00pm

Walker starts shooting "Paradise Lost" in January according to star Bradley Cooper.
Walker Movie in January

[best12bars]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 1:27pm

Crap! Well, if Walker can't work it into his schedule, that definitely takes him out of the running.

But is Jamie really the #2 choice? I can see him as one of the rebellious students, but not the leader of the whole group (Enjorlas). I don't think he's "commanding" enough physically or as an actor.

[Christoph]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 4:43pm

Oh, no! He seems all wrong both physically and emotionally. I thought he was fine in Sweeney Todd and certainly he has a nice singing voice, but Enroljas needs to brim with command, swagger, righteousness and inspiration. None of those facets have emerged in any of the roles I have seen Bower in.

[Patronus]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 4:46pm

I wouldn't mind seeing Zachary Levi in the role.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 4:47pm

I'd be totally fine with Bower in the film. I thought he was the one bright spot in Sweeney Todd.

[jimmycurry01]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 5:11pm

I like Jamie's light tenor voice. He was probably the best singer in Sweeney Todd. I don't see him in this role though. If he is cast then hopefully he will surprise me.

[willep]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 6:28pm

"Jamie Campbell Bower is, however, in Twilight..."

Yeah, somehow he has managed to have an impressive resume...Sweeney Todd, Twilight, Harry Potter, The Prisoner (with Sir Ian McKellen)...

Patronus - Zachary Levi...interesting choice...I do love me some Zachary Levi...I never even thought of him in the role, but the more I think about it, the more I like it.

[sueb1863]

Posted: 11/14/11 at 7:21pm

I haven't seen anything else about this story all day, so maybe it was just a rumor like the Emma Watson as Cosette rumor.

They're going to have to get the casting nailed down pretty soon if they want to start rehearsals in January...
Updated On: 11/14/11 at 07:21 PM

[choitoy]

Posted: 11/15/11 at 1:32am

I didn't like him in "Sweeney", and he was the only unwatchable part of "Camelot" (not the musical). He really needs to stop.