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In a recent interview with GQ, Amanda Seyfried opened up about her experience on the set of the 2012 film adaptation of Les Miserables, where she portrayed Cosette alongside Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean and Eddie Redmayne as Marius. Although she had previously demonstrated her singing talent as Sophie in Mamma Mia!, Seyfried candidly remarked that she “was not technically ready or capable” of the demands that came with live singing for the adaptation.
Describing the filming process, Seyfried expressed her frustrations, saying, “The process was infuriating. I knew what I had to sing, but they were hard songs.” Despite the singing challenges, she found the acting aspect of her role to be effortless and enjoyable.
All the actors in Les Miserables performed their songs live on set, a notable choice that distinguishes the film from traditional movie musicals, which often rely on pre-recorded vocals. Seyfried acknowledged the significant talent of her co-stars, particularly praising Samantha Barks, who took on the role of Eponine, calling her “miles better than all of us technically.” She referred to Anne Hathaway, who played Fantine, as “perfect,” and expressed a sense of regret about her own vocal performance, stating, “I was lacking in a way that I really wish I hadn’t been.” The interview also covers Seyfried’s reflections on her roles in other notable films, such as Mamma Mia! and Mean Girls.
Les Miserables, directed by Tom Hooper, featured an impressive ensemble cast, including Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe as Javert, Sacha Baron Cohen as Thernardier, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit as Enjolras, and Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier, alongside Seyfried as Cosette.
Amanda Seyfried’s versatility extends beyond musicals; she has also appeared in a variety of films, including a leading role in Mean Girls, as well as Letters to Juliet, Dear John, and Jennifer’s Body. In 2015, she made her Off-Broadway debut in Neil LaBute’s play The Way We Get By.
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