Hugh Wants Anne For Le Mis

At Hugh Jackman request, Anne Hathaway is on the list to play the role of Fantine in Tom Hooper's adaptation of "Les Misérables" says Broadway World

The pic would take the world famous musical--based on Victor Hugo's book--and make it sing once again.

The script for this adaptation was penned by William Nicholson, which Cameron Mackintosh will produce. This time dialogue has been introduced in the script--amidst the singing

The site claims Hathaway is up against both of Amy Adams and Rebecca Hall for the role.

Jackman will begin shooting Les Mis in the UK later this year ahead of The Wolverine.