Rachelle Lefevre “Stunned, Saddened” by Twilight Recasting

Rachelle Lefevre has told of how she was “stunned” and “saddened” when she learned that she was to be replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard in the third Twilight movie, Eclipse.

Summit Entertainment said yesterday that they were forced to recast Lefevre’s role as the evil vampire Victoria due to a conflict in work schedules – Lefevre had signed on to star in the Dustin Hoffman film, Barney’s Version, which was due to begin production on the same day as Eclipse.

However, Summit Entertainment’s reasoning behind the recasting has shocked Lefevre, who said in a statement released Wednesday that she had every intention of honouring her Eclipse contract, despite signing on for the Hoffman film.

Lefevre said: “I was stunned [at the recasting]. 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 [indie flick] 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 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,” she continued. “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.”

Summit Entertainment have since responded to Lefevre’s comments on her recasting. To read what they had to say on the matter, click here.

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Lindsay Lohan Turned Down Role in The Hangover

Struggling actress Lindsay Lohan could have been in one of the hottest movies of the year, yet she turned down the role and is, instead, still a struggling actress (one who may even have resorted to stealing formulas and the like).

Lohan, 23, was offered the role of stripper Jade in the 2009 hit The Hangover, but reportedly declined the role because she said the screenplay “had no potential”.

According to a source, the film’s director Todd Phillips approached Lohan to star in the movie after their “mutual agent” campaigned on the Mean Girls starlet’s behalf.

The source said: “The agent tried hard to get Phillips to consider her, and when he finally agreed, Lindsay said she didn’t like the script!”

The role of Jade the stripper eventually went to Heather Graham. Since its release, The Hangover has grossed a whopping $205 million in ticket sales, making it one of the highest earners of the (U.S.) summer.

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