Samantha Barks has landed herself her first movie role it has been reported.

The stunning singer – who shot to fame on the BBC reality TV series I’d Do Anything – has reportedly been cast as Eponine in a Hollywood film version of the popular stage play Les Miserables.

She was reportedly informed of her amazing news by theatre boss Cameron Mackintosh, who made a special appearance during the curtain call of the Oliver! UK tour, in which Sam plays Nancy.

She later tweeted this as the ‘Most incredible moment of my life’.

Samantha will go on to star alongside Hollywood icons Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway, and raved:

“I can’t believe I’m going to play Eponine, a role I played in the West End. It’s the happiest moment of my life.”

Last night Andrew Lloyd Webber issued a statement saying:

“I’m incredibly proud Samantha is enjoying such huge success after being an unknown when she appeared in I’d Do Anything almost four years ago. She’ll make the perfect Eponine. I wish her all the luck.”

Of course it won’t be the first time that Barks has taken on the role of Eponine in her career. She played the role in the London production of Les Misérables at the Queen’s Theatre from 21 June 2010 to 18 June 2011 and later reclaimed it for the 25th Anniversary Concert of the show at the O2 Arena on 3 October 2010.

Samantha performed one of Les Mis’ most famous songs ‘On My Own’ at the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium on the 9th December 2010.

Listen to her sing the song below.

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I’d Do Anything star Samantha Barks has managed to land the lead role in the UK tour of Cabaret.

The 17-year-old, who finished in third place on the BBC reality TV show earlier this year, will play cabaret performer Sally Bowles in the popular musical.

Barks will appear alongside dancer and former I’m A Celebrity contestant, Wayne Sleep, who is taking on the role of the Emcee.

Earlier this month we reported that Rachel Tucker, who finished in fourth place had landed the lead role in Ben Elton’s West End show, We Will Rock You.

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I’d Do Anything hopeful, Samantha Barks is said to be dating last years Joseph hopeful, Ben Ellis.

The pair met whilst rehearsing for last weeks show, and are said to have hit it off instantly.

A source told The Mirror: “Sam and Ben really hit it off. Everyone could see there was an instant chemistry between them.”

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In an interview with The Mirror, Samantha revealed: “I don’t think any of the lads’ mags will be after me. For those few minutes on stage, I’m not me. I’d never worn a pair of hotpants before, I don’t own a pair of shorts and I don’t own a skirt but you wear it for the character and it’s different.

“With the hotpants, it was odd because I don’t tend to get my legs out. I didn’t feel self-conscious and it was right for the song because it was a rocky number. It was an attitude outfit. I’m doing these feisty numbers and it’s cool to get on stage in something I would never normally wear. That’s what performance is all about.”

Barks also hit out at people who think she is too young to play the character of Nancy in the West End.

“Nancy was originally written as a 17-year-old so there’s no reason why a 17-year-old shouldn’t play her,” she said. “She’s a woman, she’s self-sufficient and mature. I think I could hack it. I’ve tried to take it all in my stride. And I’m loving every single minute of it.”

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