| Rachelle Lefevre a.k.a. Twilight's Victoria - REPLACED |
| Written by Shahlin Graves |
| Thursday, 30 July 2009 11:45 |
 Summit Entertainment has announced that Rachelle Lefevre will be replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard, for the role of Victoria in 'Eclipse', the third 'Twilight' instalment. Rachelle Lefevre has released the following statement... "I was stunned by Summit's decision to recast the role of Victoria for Eclipse. I was fully committed to the Twilight saga, and to the portrayal of Victoria. 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 10 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 10 days and would not accommodate me. Given the length of filming for Eclipse, never did I fathom I would lose the role over a 10-day overlap. I was happy with my contract with Summit and was fully prepared to continue to honor it. Summit chose simply to recast the part. I am greatly saddened that I will not get to complete my portrayal of Victoria for the Twilight audience. This is a story, a theatrical journey and a character that I truly love and about which I am very passionate. I will be forever grateful to the fan support and loyalty I've received since being cast for this role, and I am hurt deeply by Summit's surprising decision to move on without me. I wish the cast and crew of Eclipse only the very best." E! Online has several theories about the recasting HERE. |
