Yet another proud moment for the Isle of Man as our very own Sam Barks wins a major role in the forthcoming film musical of Les Misérables
The soulful, yearning, tragic Eponine will not be played by a speculated-about pop star. The part has been won by Samantha Barks, who embodied the belting street urchin in the London production of Les Miz in 2010 and again in the show's 25th anniversary London concert at the O2 Arena in 2011.
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http://www.playbill.com/news/article/159198-Gamine-Glory-Les-Miz-Film-Finds-Its-Eponine-in-Samantha-Barks
Samantha Barks
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