'King's Speech' director Hooper to film 'Les Miserables'

'The King's Speech' director Tom Hooper will take on a new movie version of 'Les Miserables'.

The Oscar-winning filmmaker - who reportedly turned down a number of high profile projects including 'Iron Man 3' - is currently in final negotiations to direct a version of the theatre production set in 19th century France, according to Variety.