This just in from Summit

Los Angeles – July 28, 2009 – Summit Entertainment announced today that Bryce Dallas Howard will take over the role of “Victoria” in the studio’s upcoming production of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE. Actress, Rachelle Lefevre, who portrayed the character in TWILIGHT as well as the upcoming release of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, will not continue in the role due to scheduling conflicts with another commitment the actor has made. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE will start filming in Vancouver this coming August.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, the third film in the studio’s TWILIGHT film franchise based on Stephenie Meyer’s blockbuster book series, will be directed by David Slade from a screenplay written by Melissa Rosenberg. The film will be released theatrically in North America on Wednesday, June 30, 2010.

“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.”

Howard most recently starred in TERMINATOR SALVATION as Kate Connor and has been seen in SPIDER-MAN 3, LADY IN THE WATER, and THE VILLAGE. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her leading performance as an actress in the HBO film AS YOU LIKE IT.

In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

298 Responses to “Bryce Dallas Howard replaces Rachelle Lefevre as Victoria in Eclipse”

  • Saidah:

    This is so dumb you can’t do this SUmmit!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ripping Rachelle out in the last movie Victorias in and replacing her is theeeeeeeeeeee dumbest thing…Im sure this new lady is a fantastic actress, one of the best I’m sure but Rachelles our Victoria!!!

  • Gabby Cullen:

    WTF?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!
    LIKE, ARE THEY 4 REAL?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
    RACHELLE IS VICTORIA, NO IFS, ANDS, OR BUTS. COME ONE SUMMIT.

    WHY THEY KEEP DOIN THIS CRAP 2 US??????
    FIRST TAYLOR AND NOW RACHELLE?!?!?!?!?!?!
    SUMMIT IS MAKIN A HUGE MISTAKE.

    PLUS EVERYONE HATES WHEN CHARACTERS CHANGE IN MOVIES. :(
    LET’S HOPE SUMMIT COMES 2 THEIR SENSES AND BRING RACHELLE BACK 2 PLAY OUR VICTORIA

  • Jessica:

    SHE IS RATHER OLD DON’T U THINK?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

  • Alilce's Aunt:

    I just called Summit and left my message…. To reinstate Rachelle in the role of ‘Victoria.’

    310 309 8400

  • Taylor:

    OMG Rachelle is an amazing actor and if all of a sudden she changes it is gonna be horrible!! ugh this has mad me sooo mad!!

  • Katie:

    RACHELLE NEVER WANTED THIS!!! THIS IS WHAT SHE SAID IN AN INTERVEIW ABOUT THE WHOLE THING:

    “I was fully committed to the ‘Twilight’ saga, and to the portrayal of Victoria,” Rachelle continued, explaining the turn of events that led to the casting change. “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.”

    SEE?! She was suprised too! SUMMIT CAN’T DO THIS!!!!!!!

  • Haley:

    WHAT THE CRAP!! this sucks she was like my favorite character and now shes being replaced?!? they look nothing alike and now elipse will be crap 2me

  • Ames:

    Booooo Summit! You suck!

    She was the PERFECT Victoria!!!

    I bet she feels so bad about the whole thing, talk about low blow…

  • Leah:

    I just read an article and it says that Rachelle didn’t even know she was going to be replaced. There was a 10 day overlap between Eclipse and her other movie. Summit decided to replace her and i think this is the biggest mistake that could ever have made. You can’t change a character in midstream. It’s going to ruin the movie.

  • Laura:

    you all should see Rachelle’s twitter- “RachelleLefevre I am so touched by all your responses and feel incredibly blessed to have fans like you. From the bottom of my heart: THANK YOU.”

    We worked hard for Taylor- we should work hard for her too!

  • Sofia:

    OK IM PISSED THEY REALLY NEED TO MAKE ECLIPSE AWESOME FOR US TO BE HAPPY AGAIN

  • mel:

    email summit
    let’s storm the with calls,letters,e-ails. this is just like the jacob thing. we can FIX this!

  • Brigitte:

    According to People mag Rachelle says that this is summit not her. They booted her. I think they made a bad choice

  • Ene:

    send complaints to summit!!!!

    lets bring rachelle back!

  • bringbackrachelle:

    lol, this is being tweeted:
    SUMMIT 310-309-8400

  • Elsie:

    Summit…. this is a BIG, BIG MISTAKE!!!
    Rachelle IS Victoria, she was amazing in her role, she is beautiful and looked so scary just as Victoria’s description on Stephenie’s books… bad, really bad news…

  • Elsie:

    Check this out:
    Rachelle Lefevre Stunned by Eclipse Recasting
    http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20294710,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines

  • Sara:

    NOOOOOOOO! Rachel is so much prettier. nooO!! thats a horrible choice on everyones count.

  • l:

    We will keep protesting until Rachelle is BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • mj:

    that sucks,really bad… bryce dallas? nothing like rachelle -.-… ew

  • erika:

    i’m totally upset about this news. i mean, i hate it when they change actors during sequels…
    and i really love Rachelle as Victoria..she’s exactly how i imagined Victoria in the book…
    but, we really don’t know the real deal between Rachelle and Summit – schedule conflicts or whatsoever….
    i guess i’ll just have to wait until Eclipse is released to see if they really did a great choice…

  • jocelyn:

    i really dont like this new girl she looks nothing like except for the hair Rachelle was more of a crazy wild look to her just like victoria this new girl looks old and business like she will never fit the part of victoria!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Jessica:

    She will appear in Twilight and New Moon but not Eclipse. Whack.

  • Ashlie:

    Hey Guys! Here r some emails n adresses 4 u guys so we can help 2 get rachelle bck!!

    Summit Entertainment
    Address: 1630 Stewart ST, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Phone: (310) 828 4132

    Administrative Contact :
    Tseng, Mimi
    summitent@EARTHLINK.NET
    2308 BROADWAY
    SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-2916
    US
    Phone: 310-315-6047
    Fax: 310-828-4132

    EFeig@summit-ent.com,
    NKirkpatrick@summit-ent.com,
    VMayer@summit-ent.com,
    Wyck@templehillent.com,
    Paul@pcommgroup.com,
    RFriedman@summit-ent.com,
    PWachsberger@summit-ent.com,
    BHayward@summit-ent.com,
    DGarrett@summit-ent.com,
    RHohauser@summit-ent.com,
    RFay@summit-ent.com,
    SNickerson@summit-ent.com

    Comon guys!! The more help the betta!! Send this 2 as much people as u can so we can help save rachelle!!! We need 2 do all we can to help cuz this is all BS on Summits fault n we can eaither help them or hurt them n quite frankly its leading to were the vulturi need 2 b involved! They really wouldnt b this big if Twilight didnt put them on the map so please get all the help u can! We can do it Twiuniverse!!!

  • Meg:

    Ugh! Rachelle was SO GOOD though!!! Dang. :(

  • MrsErika:

    OK THIS JUST IN!
    RACHELLE HAS POSTED ON HER WEBSITE THAT THIS WAS NOT HER CHOICE! SUMMIT DECIDED TO RECAST HER ROLE OVER A 10 OVERLAP SCHEDULING CONFLICT!!! COME ON TWILIGHTERS, LETS GIVE SUMMIT HELL FOR THIS BLATANT FOUL! RACHELLE IS VICTORIA AND VICTORIA IS RACHELLE! PERIOD

    This is the second mistake Summit has made in regards to Eclipse, the first being the hiring of a hack director, David Slade. Not only does he not have any successful movies under his belt (but rather a string of flops), but he bad-mouthed the Twilight franchise before being hired (which only proves how much of a sellout he is). Once hired he quickly backpeddled and tried to say he was joking. Looks to me like Summit is trying to sabotage ECLIPSE…

  • Sharon Vampwolf:

    NOOOOOOOO RACHELLE WAS PERFECT!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR1 RAWR! >_<

  • Beth:

    OMG I can’t beleive it, that really sucks, they should leave it as it is, Eclipse is amazing and that’s just going to ruin it now. I don’t think Rachelle is happy about it either. =(

  • AliceRosalieBellaEsmeCullen:

    I used to love Summit because they made the most amazing books ever into movies….now, they’re replacing Victoria? wtf? Now all I have to say is this:

    YOU SUCK SUMMIT! YOU SUCK!

  • Noemy Dubon:

    Ok. What r Wrong first, they try to take out Taylor and know Rachelle, What wrong, i don’t know if you notice but Rachelle has the while look the Victoria has in the book, the do this, don’t change the actor, we like then, we love then, don’t do it, work something up. PLEASE we love the book and the actor. PLEASE don’t do it.

  • Noemy Dubon:

    Ok. What is Wrong first, they try to take out Taylor and now Rachelle, What wrong, i don’t know if you notice but Rachelle has the while look the Victoria has in the book, don’t do this, don’t change the actor, we like then, we love then, don’t do it, work something up. PLEASE we love the book and the actor. PLEASE don’t do it.

  • Noemy Dubon:

    I don’t like Bryce Dallas, she don’t look like Victoria, in the story. Don’t mess up please.

  • Jasper Lover:

    if enyone wants to send hate mail or nicely protest here is thier e-mail- efeig@summit-ent.com

  • Arassay:

    oh…that can’t be possible. What a mistake. I totally disagree with this choice as i trully believe that Rachelle fits best for playing Victoia. She demonstrated an incredible attitude which was excellent for her role. And her appearance is also rellevant…how sad…

  • twilighttwin1:

    WE WANT RACHELLE!!!!!!!!! UGH!!!! So sad
    :(

  • hpdude:

    omg thats messed

  • sasha:

    That is soooooo messed!!!! that girl doesn’t even look mean, it’s not convincing and her hair isn’t the right colour and volume!! They were goin to get rid of taylor and look how well he turned out;) i think it’s sooo stupid and im mad.

  • isabelllla:

    EW OMG that new girl is fricken ugly! why wud they ever chose her? rachele is gorgeoussss

  • NOOOO!!!!!!!!!! i CANT BELiEVE THEy R DOiN THiS!!!!! RACHELLE iS EXACTLy HOW i PiCTURED ViCTORiA!!! i REALLy HATE iT WHEN THEy CHANGE DAH ACTRESSES! U DNT REALLy PAy ATTENTiON TO DAH MOViE U jUX FOCUS ON DAH FACT THAT iTS SOMEONE ELSE!!!!GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!
    iM SOOOOO MADDDD!!!!!!!!!!!! i MEAN DNT THEy THiNK ABOUT US????DAH FANS???DNT THEy WORRy WUT WE WiLL THiNK?? i MEAN WE’RE DAH ONES THAT R GONNA BUy TiCKETS TOO WATCH DAH MOViE!!! [WELL EiTHER WAy iM STiLL GONNA SEE DAH MOViE] LOL UGHHHHHH!!!!! SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MADDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Sophie:

    WHAT!?! NO! Why on earth did they drop Rachelle?! She’s brilliant as Victoria! They can’t just change actors! 1) because it’s just stupid, 2) because vampires in Twilight DON’T CHANGE! I can’t believe this!

  • Tanya:

    No, this is terrible! Rachelle was brilliant! She was one of the few characters I think they got on point with casting. And she was also one of the few cast members that actually had a good personality! This really sucks and I’m quite upset about this. Eclipse will fail now in my opinion.

  • KaylaCullen:

    Ew, Claudia please just type and spell properly, we’re all upset but THAT is hurting my eyes :|
    And I agree Tanya, not many members of the cast were how I imagined but she was PERFECT along with Alice and Carlise.

  • ARE YOU KIDDING ME????!!!!!! I LOVE RACHELLE!!!! SHES AMAZING! THIS IS SOOOO NOT FAIR! ITS THE LAST MOVIE SHE COULD BE IN AND SHES NOT DOING IT? WTF? AND WHOSE THIS BRYCE CHICK? IDK HER! RACHELLE! YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THE SHE DOES THE ROLE JUSTICE!!! this also was the movie when victoria got screen time and a chance to show wat shes got. UUUUGGGGGGHHHH!!!!!! IM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MAAAAAADDDDD!!!!!!!!HOWEVER! I will still see the movie. ;) maaaaaaaaannnnnnn……this sucks. i hate it when characters change actors!!!! it disturbs the flow!!! they have the twilight family already you cant just replace a member!!! watever.

  • valerie:

    that is just stupid. i think once an actor is chosen it wouldn’t be right to change the person for another

  • i’m sorry but this is soooo stupid!!! Rachelle was perfect…..the new girl stinking looks like Reba!!!

  • i am with you there sister!

    and rachel is rily pretty too

  • Gabby Cullen:

    EVERYONE PLEASE SIGN THE TWITTER PETITION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I EVEN MADE MY DAD AND MOM SIGN IT. PLEASE, WE DID IT 4 TAYLOR, LET’S DO IT4 RACHELLE. LET’S SHOW SUMMIT THAT THEY DONT MESS WIT US!

    http://tinypetition.com/RachelleisVictoria

  • Gabby Cullen:

    EVERYONE PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I EVEN MADE MY DAD AND MOM SIGN IT. PLEASE, WE DID IT 4 TAYLOR, LET’S DO IT4 RACHELLE. LET’S SHOW SUMMIT THAT THEY DONT MESS WIT US!

    http://www.petitiononline.com/Summit3/petition.html

  • Alice_fan1:

    they cant replace her it will just ruin the entire movie

  • chelsea jonhson:

    i’m so disapointed :( i loooooved rachelle lefevre sooo much i don’t know who bruce dallas howard is but i’m sure she won’t be as good as rachelle. cos’ of bruce the film won’t be that super, great, supermassive, sucess like twilight 1 !!!

  • RayRayBlack:

    WTH… I really frickin hate it when actora and actresses change midway through a series. Like with harry Potter and the whole Dumbledore thing… even though most people dont really notice or care it totally made a huge difference to me!!! Ughh… im really pissed off now… :~(

  • leah:

    that is so not right…. that woman is like what? 50?

  • Bella Marie Cullen:

    I agree fully with fanpire. Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise. Idk if anybody else thinks so… but that’s my opinion.

  • Tammy Hollis:

    THE FACT THAT RACHELLE WOULD ALLOW A CONFLICT WITH ANY OTHER FILM… BARNEY SOMTHING??/ I MEAN SERIOUSLY GIRL, YOU ARE LETTING TWILIGHT TAKE A BACKSEAT TO SOME MOVIE NO ONE WILL EVEN GO SEE!!!!!! THIS IS NOT THE FAULT OF SUMMIT, THIS IS ALL ABOUT MONEY AND RACHELLE TRYING TO CALL THE SHOTS, ITS JUST RIDICULOUS!!! SHE DOESNT DESERVE TO BE VICTORIA, AND IT DOESNT MATTER ANYHOW, THEY JUST NEED AN ACTRESS YOU WILL ” DIE WELL” IN THE MOVIE… SO ITS WHATEVER… STUPID STUPID CAREER CHOICE.. KUDOS SUMMIT, GLAD YOU FOUND SOMEONE AT THE LAST MINUTE… THE SHOW MUST GO ON!!!

  • redfeather:

    i have a feeling that eclipse is going to suck sooooo BAD cuz as like everbody is saying that Rachel is Victoria PERIOD! How can summit do this to us fans????!!!! you know what they should do if in fact Rachel’s schedule messed up the production dates they should just compromise and moved the it back cuz seriously i think summit just wants to replace rachel in the first place!!! ARGH im sooo pissed!

  • karla:

    i total think we should write letter to summit to get them to hire Rachelle Lefevre and i feel that if others are allow to film around the same time it is so unfair.

  • C.Cullen:

    nononononononononono NO!

  • Fritz:

    super excited. bryce is ma girlll! shes fantastic in everythin but i will admit itll be awkward switchin her and rachelle

  • nicole:

    That sucks but what can you do? The movie will still be great. To those who think it’s going to ruin the movie you need to grow up. Plus it’s just a movie.

  • JOSIE:

    Rachelle or Bryce still da same.. I agree wif Nicole is just a movie.. N with some special effects da movie will be goog thou..

  • JOSIE:

    i might take back what i say, if byrce blew it in acting of da movie eclipse.. cos, her acting r slightly improve.. But, stil prefer rachelle.. no offense.. i do really hope it come out much more better.. so, bryce prove to them that u really can act..

  • lily:

    are you guys serious? if most of you guys are that upset, does that mean you guys aren’t watching eclipse? i mean, really guys, think about it. so the books aren’t important anymore? are you all saying that you like the movie more than the books. it’s just the movie, i still love the books. the movies that came with it are just like accessories. the twilight saga books could stand alone as being one of the best books ever written. we’re just lucky they made a movie out of the books. let’s not be mistaken of the characters of the book and the real people who portrayed the different roles.

  • Carli Cullen:

    I can’t believe they’d replace her like that: she was an absolutely perfect victoria ughhhhh. I’m gunna be soo fricken OCD that there’s a different person playing her. UGH total FML

  • tracylovestwilight:

    she is only “perfect” because she is how you envision victoria, I mean did her acting ability convince you… gimme a break , she has like 3 lines in the whole freaking movie, had it been Bryce originally cast you would all be defending her…. GET OVER IT. Rachellle had NO FANS before Twilight, so holy crap let it go, and let Summit do what they have to do to please the “real ” fans, and by that I mean the people who appreciate the concept of ” the show must go on” WHO CARES” who protrays her 15 minute part, she in NOT that intrical to the movie, she just needs to have a great fight seen, and die… That it. doesnt require much talent or fan base for that…Grow up “Rachelle Defenders” She certainly isnt out there crying the blue… ” Oh what will my fans do, will they help me…. wah wah wah” Stop acting like she gives a crap about any of you, and stop acting like she really tuly cares, If she did, she could have changed her queer Barney schedule… I mean comm-on, that just shows where her passion really is……. THE MONEY, not the Twilight franchise, and certainly not the fans… you all mean nothing to, stop acting like you do!

  • Carissa:

    I cant beleive that they would do that!!
    But ..they kinda look the same..rite??
    Anyways i hope she is as good as Rachelle!

  • bryce looks like shes 50 or 40

  • becky:

    GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR…….
    Bryce does NOT look like Vicoria.
    If I were a vampire I would bite her!!!

  • Mannny:

    THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULAS… BRYCE DALLAS IS NO VICTORIA…. THERE IS A CHEMISTRY THAT THE GROUP HAS..WHICH WILL NOW BE A VERY DIFFERENT DYNAMIC!!!

  • nelly:

    NO!!!! HOW CAN THEY DO THAT!!!!
    RACHEL IS JUST FINE!!! NOOOOOO

  • Morgan:

    This sucks!!! Like seriously, you can’t just CHANGE victoria! I also realize it’s both Summit and Rachelles fault this has happened, although I think if summit wanted to badly enough they could keep her in the movie…

  • 37:

    OK YOU ALL ARE PISSING ME OFF. LOOK AT YOU ALL! IM SORRY, BUT REALLY! YOU’RE BASHING A PERFECTLY BETTER ACTRESS JUST BECAUSE YOUR FAVORITE SCREWED UP MAJOR TIME? BRYCE IS GOING TO BE BETTER, BECAUSE SHE IS A PROFESSIONAL ACTRESS, NOT SOME DIVA WHO THINKS SHE CAN GET WHATEVER SHE WANTS.
    YOU’RE ALL ACTING LIKE LITTLE KIDS THAT HAVE NO HOPE FOR THE MOVIE. ITS GOING TO BE AMAZING!

    I USUALLY DONT GET MAD LIKE THIS, BUT WHEN PEOPLE START BASHING SOMEONE NEW, THEY NEED TO GET A TASTE OF THEIR OWN MEDICINE.

    I USED TO LOVE RACHELLE, BUT AFTER WHAT SHES DOING (come on, that lady is trying to SUE SUMMIT for not paying her to be in the movie, when she cleary stated she would be avalible until the last possible moment) I AM SO GLAD SHE IS NOT APART OF ECLIPSE!!!!! BRYCE ALL THE WAY AND I WILL SUPPORT HER TO THE END NO MATTER WHAT.

    BRYCE RULES!

    And if any of you take it offensivly, just think.

    • WHAT THE HEC ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!!!!!!YOU JUST CAN'T CHANGE THE VICTORIA IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY DON'T LOOK ANYTHING ALIKE!!!!!!AND I TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!SHE HAD EVERY RIGHT TO SUE SUMMIT FOR NOT PAYING HER!!!!!WOULD YOU DO IT FOR FREE?! I DON'T THINK SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!AND WE DIDN'T SAY IT WAS GOING TO RUIN THE MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE JUST SAID THAT IT REALLY SUX THAT THEY ARE CHANGING THE ACTRESS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!! AND NOT ALL OF US ARE BASHING HER!!!!!! WE JUST PREFER RACHELLE MORE (way more) THEN BRYCE!!!!!! SO I THINK YOU SHOULD RE-THINK YOUR OPINION. NOT THAT I DON'T RESPECT YOUR OPINION IT'S JUST THAT YOUR OPINION IS DEBATABLE!!!!!
      NO OFFENSE INTENDED!!!!!

  • Samantha:

    THIS IS SO RETARTED!!SHE SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE MOVIES THRU THE WHOLE SERIES

  • Breanna:

    OKAY. I like the other actor, BUT SERIOUSLY, you cant switch actors in the middle of a movie saga, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY DONT LOOK ALIKE.

  • well i think just A FEW of us might take this offensivifly since YOU are about the ONLY ONE who is sticking up for summut!
    u r clearly not a true twilighter!

  • 37:

    oops sorry I think i missed the title of the article… heres the full thing..

    Lefevre Mounting Legal Battle With Twilight Bosses Over Pay
    31 July 2009 12:11 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

    Twilight actress Rachelle Lefevre is preparing to take movie bosses to court in a dispute over pay following her dismissal from the vampire film franchise.

    The redhead, who plays villainous vampire Victoria in the box office smash and its upcoming sequel New Moon, was left “stunned” and “deeply hurt” when studio executives at Summit Entertainment announced she was being replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard for the third film, Eclipse.

    Producers claimed Lefevre failed to tell them in advance that she had signed up to star in independent movie Barney’s Version and that shooting on the project would overlap with production on Eclipse.

    Explaining their decision earlier this week, they said, “Ms. Lefevre took a role in the other film that places her in Europe during the required rehearsal time, and at least ten days of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’s principal photography. This period is essential for both rehearsal time with the cast, and for filming at key locations that are only available during the initial part of production.”

    Now the fall out is about to turn ugly – Lefevre has called in her lawyers to secure the salary she was due to receive for the third installment of the Twilight films, citing breach of contract.

    She alleges her agreement with Summit Entertainment allows her to pursue small independent films while still being involved in the vampire franchise.

    One source tells Eonline’s Marc Malkin, “Rachelle’s contract says she’s allowed to do smaller projects like Barney’s Version.”

    But studio bosses are claiming otherwise and insist Lefevre is owed nothing.

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  • 37:

    ok why didnt my first commment show up? anyway, in case I didn’t submit it…

    So yeah, um that^ article proves my point. I was just getting my point across, and just cuz I dont like Rachelle and i dont blame summit, doesnt mean im not a true twilighter because she isn’t twilight.

    but anyway, I was really mad so yeah. and I know many others who agree with me.

  • Jesse:

    Yeah, well, I bet she’ll be maked-up soooo much that you won’t even know the difference… I think they wanted an actress like her because Rachell is to cool to act out victoria’s death, so, yeah…

  • serena:

    Seriously, get your grip together Summit, it really isn’t the same feeling (even worse feeling) when watching some other actor being replaced especially in the middle of the movie. At least the change with Taylor Lautner didn’t go through, now that would just be completely ridiculous if he got replaced. But still, it’s just ridiculously bullcrap changing actors when your half way through the saga.

  • Isabella Swan:

    Okay I just have one thing to say about this new person…. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    SHE IS SO OLD!!!! HOW IS SHE SUPPOSE TO PLAY AN IMMORTAL VAMPIRE WHEN SHE IS OLD?????!?!?!??!??!?!??!?!?!??!??!!? THIS IS JUST PLAIN DISCUSTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • cayycayy:

      ummm no she is wayyyy pretttier in eclipse and i saw the movie three times in the moviesi lould know

    • michelle:

      i prefer the original, but.. do your homework because rachelle's replacement, bryce is actually two years younger than rachelle. and reality check, aging is inevitable so get used to it.

  • lily:

    i dont think its fair that bryce got the part just because of her father. i liked rachelle. i think she was a perfect victoria and she shouldnt have been taken out of eclipse

  • maries11:

    HOLY CRAP WTF?!?!?!?!? that completely efing sucks!! this lady will NEVER be a true victoria – Rachelle is the perfect victoria D: this new person doesnt even look like she could play evil >.>

  • Kacey:

    GRRR! I hate when movies do this! Like Once they start out with one actor they should keep that actor for the whole series!!!!!! Ill still watch Eclipse but considering it has the major role of victoria i really wish rachel would of stayed in it!!!! Come on Chris Weitz!

  • NOOOOOOOOOOO…….
    how can stephenie meyer let this happen???
    bryce sucks.
    michelle rocks!!!
    maybe if fans complain alot they’ll change her back.

  • Alisa81617:

    I dont like the looks of the new Victoria. This is a bad time to switch them.

  • megan:

    everybody calm down..maybe she'll be good?

  • I hate it when they do this!! They just can't change victoria when this is the last movie she appears in. That's just plain old STUPID!!!!!!!!!! They don't even look at like!!! If your going to change the actor at the very least get someone who actually looks like the original actress! GOSH!!!!!!! Is that to much to ask?! I can't believe they did this! -__-

  • WHAT THE HELLL !!!!! Right Eclipse WAs Going To Be My Fave Movie Out Ov ‘Em All ( Im a MAd Fan ) . Non of The actors Or Actreses Were Right For There Portrayed and Puticular Role And She Was Perfect !!!! She was beautiful At The Role OF Victoria How COuld You DO THIS 2 U SUMMIT !! This New Victoria I Think Is Going To Bring The Ratings 4 This Film Way Down !

  • ren:

    this really a shocker! replacing old character even if it's not the main character. i hope fans of twilight will still continue to support the movie. honestly…it does sucked me!

  • Starscream:

    That's so sad cause Rachelle's so beatiful and I really hate Bryce Howard!! She's so dumb cause she didn't want to play Victoria in Twilight because the role was too unimportant to her and now that it's so succesful she wants to play her!!!

    Go Rachelle!!!

  • Martine:

    I don't like it. They should let Rochelle. It just isn't fair to do that. It makes me not want to like the movie. Why? She did great so far, and Bryce Dallas Howard doesn't fit with Victoria at all.

  • macy26:

    rachelle is the best victoria!!! bryce is too much of a softie to play her!!!! this was a very bad choice!

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