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Rachelle Lefevre: "Stunned" and "Saddened" By Replacement News
Twi-hards were absolutely stunned to hear the sudden and shocking news about Rachelle Lefevre's departure from the upcoming Twilight sequel Eclipse.
Late last night, Summit Entertainment anounced that Lefevre would be replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard as Vampire Victoria in the third film, which starts filming in August.
Now, Lefevre has given a statement to E! expressing her dissapoinment over what really happened:
"I was stunned by Summit's decision to recast the role of Victoria for Eclipse. 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 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 10 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.
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."
Make sure you check out our gallery of Bryce Dallas Howard pics and tell us in the comments: Are you upset about what happened?
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that sucks,
i only saw Twilight for Cam gigandet, and he was killed off. i might be seeing new moon, b/c of the james victoria revenge thing, but now that rachelle is being recasted in the 3rd i wont be seeing it.
that makes me mad and very upset.
Of course we are!! #BringBackRachelle
that just BITES (no pun intended) I've already accepted rachel's Victoria. I've even reread the books. This is not right. Summit needs to get their heads out of their ass. Rachel IS Victoria!!
Its bullsh*t, Rachelle is perfect for the part!! Im upset, their trying to make all these changes. First with Taylor now this. At least Taylor is still playing Jacob. But I think Rachelle played the part perfectly, she was getting that feline quality Victoria had
#BRINDBACKRACHELLE , Rachelle Lefevre , Victoria and Summit are all top trending topic over TWITTER. SUMMIT listen to the fans who actually made this franchise to what it is!!
NO bring Rachelle back she's the perfect Victoria. I agree with you guys what is Summit thinking with these changes. First they tried with Taylor and now they got rid of Victoria. I wonder what changes they're bringing for Breaking Dawn. This is so disappointing.
The FANS! Exactly. This series is completely FAN driven. Who does Scummit (Yeah..I said it) think they are?
what the hell ??!!!! I want rachelle back in this movie !!!
She CANT BE REPLACED !! WOW !!
I heard she was replaced because she didn't pass the mandatory physical exam for the new movie. Apparently she tested positive for both chlamydia and scurvy.
She needs to keep her legs closed and get some more Vitamin C in her diet.
This sucks. Summit sucks. I am sad about Rachelle.