For those of you not familiar with the character, Thenardier is the innkeeper who sings the musical number "Master of the House" with his wife.
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 story follows the struggle by ex-con Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) to outrun his past and his relentless pursuer - the uncompassionate police inspector Javert (Russell Crowe). Anne Hathaway will play the role of Fantine.
The film hits theaters on December 7th 2012.