Amanda Seyfried joins 'Les Miserables'

Amanda Seyfried is at final discussions to see Cosette in Universal's adaptation of "Ces Miserables."Twitchfilm.com first reported that Seyfried might be joining the cast that already includes Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Hathaway As Catwoman and Eddie Redmayne.Tom Hooper will helm the script by William Nicholson, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schoenberg changes the Victor Hugo novel. Story follows Jean Valjean, carried out by Jackman, the wise protagonist abroad throughout french Revolution. U has slated the film to bow on 12 ,. 7. Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner will produce for Working Title alongside Cameron Mackintosh and Debra Hayward.Seyfried will next be viewed in Summit's "Gone."She's repped by Innovative Artists. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com