Currently starring in Martin Scorcese’s HUGO, Sacha Baron Cohen is another big name to join Tom Hooper’s all-star musical LES MISERABLES. The BORAT star is going the appear as Monsieur Thenardier opposite Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway in Victor Hugo’s classic tale.
Director Tom Hooper recently announced his expected 3D shot film will stick to the traditional 2D method of filmmaking to avoid alienating fans of the famous musical. Sacha Baron Cohen is no stranger to the musical genre after featuring in Tim Burton’s SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, which was adapted from Stephen Sondheim’s hit show.
Source: Firstshowing
