Before every great battle there is a rallying of the troops, a rousing speech.
For Tveit, that made his first movie musical much closer to his experiences onstage.
The fact that I got to do [Red and Black and Do You Hear the People Sing?]
before my voice had to go through all that screaming everyday was a real gift.
It remains to be seen whether HoopersLes Miserableswill influence how future musicals are shot Tveit hopes it will.
I dont think I would want to do one any other way after doing this, he said.
The Story
Red and Black is an ensemble number, sung by a group of young men.
We wanted to ensure this was at the focal point of the song.
He said reading the unabridged version was a task but well worth it.
The novel provides more details about Enjolras and Marius political beliefs and the events leading up to the rebellion.
Reading it really helps to create this complete world, Tveit said.
So there are still these feelings of the anguish and unsettledness all over our world today.
I did have that in the back of my mind.
Les Miserablesopens in theaters on Tuesday, Christmas Day.
The soundtrack is now available to purchase online and in stores.
