Taylor Swift will not be co-starring in the big screen adaptation of Les Miserables.
The 22-year-old country star had been linked to play Eponine, but Universal Pictures has confirmed that West End performer Samantha Barks will take on the role, according to Playbill.
“Most incredible moment of my life!!!!” Samantha, who starred in both the London production of Les Mis and the show’s 25th anniversary concert, tweeted.
She’ll join a cast that already includes Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Sacha Baron Cohen, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Helena Bonham Carter, and Eddie Redmayne.
Samantha Barks looks like she had a fantastic time riding the California Screamin’ roller coaster at Disney’s California Adventure with rumored boyfriend Nick Jonas over the weekend, thanks to TooFab.
The former Les Miserables costars were spotted hanging out at the park with Big Rob and catching all the coasters they could.
Earlier last week, Nick and Samantha lunched with Joe Jonas at Kings Road Cafe.
Joe Jonas follows his younger brother Nick as they leave Kings Road Cafe in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon (January 7).
The brothers treated Nick‘s rumored girlfriend and Les Miserables costar Samantha Barks to lunch at one of their favorite eateries.
In case you didn’t see, there’s a rumor around the web that Nick is headed back into the recording studio for a new duet with Miley Cyrus.
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Are they or aren’t they?
Nick Jonas and his Les Miserables costar Samantha Barks were seen keeping quite close at the afterparty for Les Miserables‘ 25th anniversary production at London’s O2 Arena on Sunday night (October 3).
According to People, the costars were spotted dancing and walking around the party hand-in-hand during the party. Nick and Sam hung with Kevin and Danielle as well as Joe and Ashley Greene.
Nick shared about his dating life, “I keep that stuff to myself. Right now I’m busy working and I feel so blessed to be here. To play Marius in this show has been a dream come true for me. I could definitely see myself doing that [getting married], as long as it’s the right time and the right person.”
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