As we previously reported, Rachelle Lefevre has been recast in her role in the third Twilight movie, Eclipse, and replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard.
Her reaction, Rachelle says she’s “stunned” that she has been replaced.
Summit Entertainment, producers of the Twilight saga, announced Tuesday that Lefevre, who plays the vengeful vampire, Victoria, would drop out due to scheduling conflicts.
Rachelle 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.
“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.”
Just as we thought, Summit’s “reasons” for recasting just didn’t sound quite right. Good luck Rachelle- we loved you as Victoria!
There is no way she could have not known her schedule. Why the hell would she plan another movie at the same time?