APRIL 21 - 27, 2019 staradvertiser.com DREAM A DREAM Witness the next chapter in Jean Valjean’s (Dominic West) extraordinary journey of redemption as he eludes the persistent Inspector Javert (David Oyelowo) after serving a brutal prison sentence in a new episode of Les Misérables. The prestige period piece’s cast is rounded out by Lily Collins, Ellie Bamber, Adeel Akhtar and Oscar winner Olivia Colman. Airing Sunday, April 21, on PBS. 2019 YOUTH XCHANGE STUDENT VIDEO COMPETITION LIVE! WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 | 9:30 AM | CHANNEL 49 Or live streamed at olelo.org/49 and facebook.com/OleloCommunity View the work of Hawaii’s talented student videographers and see the winner from each category. olelo.org Mahalo to Event sponsors Sony Hawaii, Honolulu Star Advertiser and Ko Olina. ON THE COVER | LES MISERABLES Updating a classic Stars shine bright in ‘Les ens of films. PBS’s new miniseries marks the and directed by Tom Shankland (“The novel’s return to English television for the first Missing”), the latest “Les Misérables” mini- Misérables’ time since 2000 (it has been adapted into series does not include any of the world-fa- Vietnamese and Spanish in the interim, with an mous songs from the legendary stage musi- By Francis Babin upcoming Japanese version on the way). cal, but instead opts to focus on the original TV Media Dominic West (“The Affair”) takes a break source material of Hugo’s novel. It looks and from playing slimy, unlikable characters to por- feels like no other adaptation, and is espe- e are currently living in the era of su- tray the ex-convict Jean Valjean. After serving cially different from the last major “Les Mis” perheroes — whether on the big or a brutal prison sentence for stealing bread production, Tom Hooper’s 2012 blockbuster Wsmall screen, they are unavoidable. It in order to feed his sister’s children, Valjean film. seems like every month a new series or film is struggles for redemption and tries to lead a At the Television Critics Association (TCA) released featuring a costumed protagonist us- normal life during a tumultuous time in French Winter Press Tour, award-winning screen- ing his or her superhuman powers to save the history. writer Davies spoke to the stunned crowd day. Even if there are many interesting stories Along with West, David Oyelowo (“Selma,” about his disdain for what most consider being told (see last year’s “Spider-Man: Into 2014) stars as Javert, the scene-stealing po- one of the greatest stage musicals of all the Spider-Verse”), it’s easy to see how some- lice inspector who makes it his mission to see time: “I absolutely hated the musical,” he one can be afflicted by a bad case of superhero that Valjean is never truly free, and Lily Collins said, adding that he wanted to rescue what fatigue. How many times can we watch Bruce (“The Last Tycoon”) plays Fantine Thibault, a he considered to be a great book. While the Wayne become Batman? factory worker and mother to Cosette (Ellie gifted scribe doesn’t typically adapt stories We may complain about the abundance of Bamber, “Nocturnal Animals,” 2016) who must like “Les Misérables,” he saw something superhero sagas, but somehow we are still resort to menial work in order to survive in the source material that called to him, drawn to them. Some tales are just in post-revolutionary France. specifically the cat-and-mouse relationship compelling, they speak to us. It’s They are joined by Adeel Akhtar between the two leads. Moreover, he was why Superman, Robin Hood, Tarzan, (“Counterpart”) and Oscar win- not intimidated by the renowned novel like Sherlock Holmes, Jean Valjean and ner Olivia Colman (“The Crown”) many others have been: “I thought I wanted other famous literary characters will as Monsieur and Madame to have a go at it. I’m an old man, I don’t get never truly go away. The characters Thénardier, respectively, Derek scared. I’ve faced down many great books. and myths are fascinating, timeless Jacobi (“Murder on the Orient This is just another great book.” and, in the hands of creative people, Express,” 2017) as Bishop Myriel The six-part miniseries features a modern can be perpetually reinvented. and a bevy of other ultra-talented take on the French classic. It showcases an On Sunday, April 21, “Les Misérables” is actors. ethnically diverse cast, various British accents, back with a new episode on PBS. First pub- Adapted by Andrew Davies and focuses on rebellion, poverty and the day- lished in 1862, Victor Hugo’s (“House of Cards”) to-day struggle of ordinary people, making magnum opus has since it incredibly relevant to today’s world. These been adapted into multiple Lily Collins as decisions were made not only to differentiate languages in numerous seen in “Les it from its predecessors, but to make the story Misérables” mediums, including doz- resonate with audiences. 2 STAR CHANNELS April 21 - 27, 2019 BEST BETS Sunday Tuesday Thursday A Discovery of Witches Bless This Mess Supernatural AMC 6 p.m. KITV 8:30 p.m. CW 7 p.m. In this new episode, menacing vampire Now that Rio (Lake Bell) and Mike (Dax Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Gerbert (Trevor Eve) gains the upper hand Shepard) have traded in skyscrapers for farm- Ackles) travel across the country to battle when Dominico (Gregg Chillin) comes to him land, they discover that being farmers isn’t demons, vampires, ghosts and more. Now in with information he’s extracted from Satu as easy as they thought in this comedy. They its 14th season, the fantasy series follows the (Malin Buska). 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