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Hugh Jackman to star in `Les Miserables`?

Hugh Jackman is in talks to play the lead in a remake of `Les Miserables` to be directed by Tom Hooper.

Los Angeles: Actor Hugh Jackman is in talks to play the lead in a remake of `Les Miserables` to be directed by Tom Hooper.
Jackman is likely to play Jean Valjean, the intrepid protagonist on the run during the French Revolution, reports variety.com. The film tells the story of Valjean, a released prisoner struggling to survive during the French revolution. The 1998 version of the film starred Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush and Uma Thurman and managed only $14 million at the domestic box office. IANS