"Twilight Saga” star Rachelle Lefevre, who portrayed Victoria in "Twilight" as well as the
upcoming "New Moon", was reportedly none too happy that she was out of the series’ third
film, “Eclipse.”
“I was stunned by Summit’s decision to recast the role of Victoria for ‘Eclipse,’ ” Lefevre said in
a statement.
Ron Howard's daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard ("Terminator: Salvation", "Spiderman 4", M. Night
Shyamalan's "The Village" and "Lady in the Water") will step into the role of vampire Victoria in
Summit's upcoming "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse."
The reason? "Scheduling conflicts."
“I was fully committed to the ‘Twilight’ saga, and to the portrayal of Victoria,” Lefevre said in a
statement to Access Hollywood. “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.
"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.”
The star concluded, "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.”
"We are incredibly happy that Bryce has agreed to come into the franchise,” said Erik Feig,
Summit’s president of worldwide production and acquisitions.
“Rachelle brought “Victoria” to great screen life and Bryce will bring a new dimension to the
character. The franchise is lucky to have such a talented actress as Bryce coming in to fill the
role.”
"Eclipse" starts filming in Vancouver in August.
We have nothing against Rachelle, but Bryce is an amazing actress. And they both have blue
eyes and bright red hair.
Seems odd to change actresses for the third film, doesn't it?
upcoming "New Moon", was reportedly none too happy that she was out of the series’ third
film, “Eclipse.”
“I was stunned by Summit’s decision to recast the role of Victoria for ‘Eclipse,’ ” Lefevre said in
a statement.
Ron Howard's daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard ("Terminator: Salvation", "Spiderman 4", M. Night
Shyamalan's "The Village" and "Lady in the Water") will step into the role of vampire Victoria in
Summit's upcoming "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse."
The reason? "Scheduling conflicts."
“I was fully committed to the ‘Twilight’ saga, and to the portrayal of Victoria,” Lefevre said in a
statement to Access Hollywood. “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.
"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.”
The star concluded, "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.”
"We are incredibly happy that Bryce has agreed to come into the franchise,” said Erik Feig,
Summit’s president of worldwide production and acquisitions.
“Rachelle brought “Victoria” to great screen life and Bryce will bring a new dimension to the
character. The franchise is lucky to have such a talented actress as Bryce coming in to fill the
role.”
"Eclipse" starts filming in Vancouver in August.
We have nothing against Rachelle, but Bryce is an amazing actress. And they both have blue
eyes and bright red hair.
Seems odd to change actresses for the third film, doesn't it?
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Twilight's "Eclipse" moves ahead without Rachelle LeFevre
by Roland Hansen
by Roland Hansen
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