Jean Valjean

French actor Vincent Lindon is trending after news that he will take on the role of Jean Valjean, the iconic hero of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. The casting has drawn attention in France, where the part has been played by legends such as Gérard Depardieu and Hugh Jackman on screen. Coverage has also spilled over into interest in Lindon's family life, including his children Suzanne Lindon and Marcel Gitard.