Swift lost the role to British actress Samantha Barks. Others who were reportedly considered for the part included Lea Michele, Evan Rachel Wood and Scarlett Johansson.
Cameron Mackintosh, the producer of the original stage and upcoming film version of "Les Miz," announced the news Tuesday evening at a theater in London where Barks was performing in "Oliver!"
Barks became known through Mackintosh's talent TV show, "I'll Do Anything," which aired in Britain and the United States. She finished third in the reality-show competition, which cast the role of Nancy for Mackintosh's stage production of "Oliver!"
The official "Les Miserables" Twitter account followed up Mackintosh's announcement with this tweet: "Big news: @SamanthaBarks will be Eponine in the Mis film! Mr Mackintosh knows how to pull off a coup de theatre, eh?"
Barks followed up with this tweet: "Words cannot express how much I appreciate all the amazing support I have received from everyone! I haven't stopped smiling!! :) :)"
Tom Hooper is set to direct the film. Already announced in the cast: Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Javert, Sacha Baron Cohen as Thenardier, Eddie Redmayne as Marius, Aaron Tveit as Enjolras, Amanda Seyfried as Cosette, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier.
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