Rachelle Lefevre "Stunned" After Getting Dropped From Eclipse
Rachelle Lefevre arrives for the premiere of "Blood River" at the Egyptian Theatre on 24 March, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Rachelle Lefevre says she's "stunned" that Bryce Dallas Howard has been recast in her role in the third Twilight movie, Eclipse.
Summit Entertainment, which produces the popular saga, announced Tuesday that Lefevre, who plays evil vampire Victoria, would drop out due to scheduling conflicts.
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A surprised Lefevre released a statement Wednesday that read: "I was stunned. 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.
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"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 did not immediately comment to the Associated Press.
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8The new victoria was probably sleeping with one of the producers. She's so wrong for the role what else could it be?
I just saw eclipse last night and noticed right away that Victoria was played by a different actress...I despise when they do this and I agree with the other comments that Summit made a mistake in replacing her. Lefevre was an excellect Victoria and the new actress just did not measure up. I am glad she got killed off because Bryce Dallas Howard is just not cutting it in this role.
The moment I laid eyes on the "new" Victoria I knew that something was wrong immediately! That new chick just didn't have the qualities of facial sneer of Rachelle. Rachelle played her part with such class and that sneer was one of a kind!
Rachelle may not have been a perfect beautiful flawless person, but she was perfect for the role of Victoria. The way she smiled was catlike and that was how most people thought of Victoria. She had a mysterious, cheeky quality and it made everything exciting. Bryce Dallas Coward was just too much of a coward to get her own role, so she decided to steal Rachelle's role instead. Her stupid baby-like face DOES NOT portray an evil, clever vampire. All it does is scream: Hi, I look like a baby. I'm really nice. I'm going to kill you. (sense the sarcasm) Bryce Dallas Coward has a flabby childish face and she does not deserve to play Victoria. I think that Summit made a huge mistake. Rachelle was the perfect person to play Victoria. Rachelle, keep your head up! Don't let Summit's stupid, inconsiderate mistakes drag you down. There are a lot more opportunities for you! You're a great actress!
I cant believe they replaced her! The other girl isnt even scary and she doesnt even fit in for the part. I am now glad that Edward rips her head off!!
Only one look at the trailer is a proof of HUGE mistake. "New" Victoria doesn't have that dangerous look at all!!! Isn't she supposed to???? I can't believe it!
I am really sorry that Rachelle was withdrawn from Twilight. I think she was great as Victoria. Beautiful and dangerously-looking - the exact picture of a bad vampire. For example Rosalie - is not that beautiful, as she should be. But Victoria.... I am really sorry...
I can't believe rachelle Lefevre is being dropped from Twilight !!! Her Villainous Beauty will be hard to replace!!