“Aussie bromance” :)

news.com.au  

Aussie bromance that is taking the world by storm, cinema by cinema.
Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe triumphantly hugged and soaked up the atmosphere as they
celebrated the Australian premiere of Les Miserables Friday night.
After a whirlwind of events across the globe, including stops in New York, London and Tokyo, the red
carpet event at the State Theatre was the final opening before the musical blockbuster hits cinemas
around the country on Wednesday.
“This is our last stop on the promotional tour and it makes it all the more special that it is here at home
with my family and friends,” Jackman said.
His good mate Crowe added: “What you see here is a friendship that has developed over two decades
and a respect and understanding for what each other brings to their craft. That doesn’t get the fine point
on it until you get on set and work together.
“Hugh led a very complex group of actors through their paces and put an example before them every
day.”
Joining the two co­stars in Sydney for the lavish soiree were director Tom Hooper and producer
Cameron Mackintosh.
Rupert Murdoch, chairman and chief executive of News Corporation, parent company of The Daily
Telegraph, made a rare red carpet appearance with wife Wendi Deng.
Other local celebrities included Jessica Mauboy, Jacki Weaver, Kerri­Anne Kennerley, Kate Ritchie,
Elizabeth Denicki and Rebecca Breeds.
Hollywood’s adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 1862 classic novel sees Jackman play the lead role of Jean
Valjean, Crowe as the cold­hearted Javert, Anne Hathaway as Fantine and Amanda Seyfried as
Cosette.
Director Tom Hooper, who won an Academy Award for The King’s Speech, says Jackman deserves an
Oscar for his extraordinary performance.
“Hugh is an old fashioned movie star who can carry a picture until the end,” Hooper said. “Hugh has the
Aussie relaxed demeanor, he is a relaxed jokey guy to be around, which doesn’t give away the depth of
his sensitivity.
“My short list was No. 1 Hugh Jackman and No. 2 was please refer to No. 1. I had no one else.”
Crowe also backed Jackman, who has been nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award and a Golden
Globe, for a gong .
“As an Academy Award winner previously and as an Academy member and voter, he’s getting my vote,”
Crowe said.
Nominated for an Oscar last year, fellow Aussie Jacki Weaver, said: “I saw the stage show about 20
times. It will be wonderful, they couldn’t miss with this cast.”