Samantha Barks to Star in Les Mis!

About a month ago Popstar! reported that Taylor Swift was connected to the movie adaption of the Broadway musical Les Miserables. However, we have just found that that Taylor is no longer going to be starring as Eponine in the film. Instead, it has been announced by director Cameron Mackintosh that Samantha Barks is going to take the role. Samantha starred as Eponine in Les Miserables in 2010, as well as alongside Nick Jonas in the 25th anniversary concert of Les Mis. You might also remember that Sam and Nick dated for a few months!

In response to the news, Sam tweeted “Words cannot express how much I appreciate all the amazing support I have received from everyone! I haven’t stopped smiling!! :) :) :) ”  Aw!

What do you think of Sam getting the role of Eponine?

4 Comments

  1. Rachel says:

    Yay Samantha! i love Taylor Swift but i don’t think she was a good choice for Eponine. I’m so happy for Sam!

  2. Sam says:

    samantha already had her chance to play her on broadway and i think taylor should have gotten the chance to play her in the movie.

    • Jessica says:

      I love Taylor Swift don’t get me wrong but Samantha has the experience to portray Eponine. Taylor is great but she doesn’t have the same amount of stage experience.

  3. Zoë says:

    I watched this long show on TV. I thought she did a fantastic job. I never like watching shows that aren’t interesting and too long and this one was very long, but interesting. I can’t believe I sat through it all and actually liked the story line. I would love to watch it again.

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