Virtual unknown beats Scarlett Johansson to Les Misérables role
Samantha Barks pips Scarlett Johansson, Lea Michele and Taylor Swift to play Éponine in film version of musicalWhen Les Misérables hits cinemas in December, the cast list will groan with big names " with one exception. On Tuesday night, Samantha Barks was taking her curtain call after playing Nancy in Oliver! at Manchester's Palace Theatre when she was surprised onstage by Cameron Mackintosh.To audience cheers, …