I didn't know there was a fire crotch alert in Hollywood! Looks like a big casting switcharoo went down recently for the next Twilight installment. Sadly the actor being replaced wasn't aware of the change until informed by the media. Damn - I hate it when that happens. News:
[Summit Entertainment announced the replacement of
"Twilight Saga" star Rachelle Lefevre in the series' third film,
"Eclipse," on Tuesday night - and fans weren't the only ones
surprised by the news -- Rachelle was shocked as well!
"I was stunned by
Summit's decision to recast the role of Victoria for 'Eclipse,'" Rachelle
said in a statement to Access Hollywood. On Tuesday, Summit announced that
Bryce Dallas Howard would be taking on the role in "Eclipse," due in
May 2010. "I was fully committed to the 'Twilight' saga, and to the
portrayal of Victoria," Rachelle continued, explaining the turn of events
that led to the casting change. "I turned down several other film
opportunities and, in accordance with my contractual rights, accepted only roles
that would involve very short shooting schedules. My commitment to 'Barney's
Version' is only ten days. Summit picked up my option for 'Eclipse.' Although
the production schedule for 'Eclipse' is over three months long, Summit said
they had a conflict during those ten days and would not accommodate me."]
It's a pretty big shakeup, given that Rachelle technically could have made the majority of filming for Eclipse. Will we find out more? No offense to Rachelle, but you are interchangeable. The only ones not going anywhere are Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. And Dakota Fanning. God, I can't wait to see what Dakota will do in that role. She's freaking brilliant. Anyways, I'm not too sure about the casting of Bryce. Her claim to fame, aside from her membership to the Howard clan, is being M. Night Shalam's muse. Her credentials are a little shaky. She's still got something to prove, despite the name...
[Photo Credit: Rachelle LeFevre] [Photo Credit: Bryce Dallas Howard]
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