Dakota Fanning

Lucy Hale at War with Dakota Fanning for “New Moon”

January 29, 2009 By Crista Webster 5 Comments

Just when you think there couldn’t be anymore “New Moon” drama, another possible star of the film has leaked. Apparently “Privileged” star Lucy Hale auditioned for the role of Jane in the “Twilight” sequel prior to director Chris Weitz’s decision to offer the role outright to nearly 15-year-old actress Dakota Fanning.

Hale tells Twist Magazine:

“Well, I did read [for the role of Jane]. We had some talks about it. But I think they just offered it to Dakota Fanning, the role I was interested in. Which is great – I’m a huge fan of her! So, I think she’ll probably take that. And I mean, as of right now, I’m not sure if it’s going to work out. But I’m definitely still going to see it!”

Sometimes I feel badly for actors and the fact that they have to express enthusiasm when another actor is given a role they auditioned for. Can you imagine having to do that in the real world? I wish I had gotten that job, but Joe will make an excellent garbage collector. I’m really happy he was given work and I was left to collect unemployment.

Don’t worry about Lucy, though. When asked if she would be interested in another role in the movie she replied:

“I’d take any role! Leah Clearwater, but I think there’s already talks with somebody else. I think they’ve already offered it to someone. I mean, we’ll see. If not, it’s all good.”

Apparently Lucy is still under the impression that Vanessa Hudgens, the once rumored candidate for the role of Leah Clearwater, is still in the running. Perhaps Lucy should read Hollywood Dame more often.

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America Ferrera Joins “New Moon”? UPDATED

January 26, 2009 By Crista Webster 7 Comments

First Vanessa Hudgens is in, then she’s out. Next Dakota Fanning is offered a role outright. Now, “Ugly Betty” star America Ferrera reveals that she may also be jumping onto the “Twilight” bandwagon. The actress admitted on her blog that she auditioned for the role of Emily in the “Twilight” follow-up “New Moon”.

Ferrera states via Crazy Days and Nights:

“I got to audition for ‘New Moon’ today! For the role of Emily. The casting director, you fans of the book will be glad to know, has read the books and loves them. And you can tell. His direction was spot on for the character. I loved the books. I would so love to be in the movie!!!”

For the few men who may be reading this, Emily Young is the fiancée (and imprinting victim) to Sam Uley-the leader of the La Push werewolves. She’s also the second cousin of Leah Clearwater, the role Vanessa Hudgens was once rumored to be up for.

I don’t know about you other Twi-hards out there, but this is starting to get on my nerves. I think I liked it more when the movie was full of no one I had ever heard of and Peter Facinelli (no one forgets Mike Dexter).

*UPDATE- It appears that this might be the wrong America after the role of Emily. Word is that it was a girl named America Young that is up for the role. She is a friend of the “Crazy Days and Nights” Editor and apparently the originator of this story (Celebuzz) got the two America’s mixed up. (Thanks to Steph)

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Dakota Fanning Confirms ‘New Moon’ Rumors – Video

January 25, 2009 By Cara Harrington 1 Comment

IESB was able to get an exclusive interview with the girl behind the latest casting rumors for “New Moon.” As filming starts in March, casting is finally being nailed down. Dakota Fanning is indeed in negotiation after being offered the role of Jane in the vampire saga on the lips of everyone.

Per IESB:

“She confirmed that she is in talks for the role and then we should have an official announcement soon. She expressed her fandom for all things “Twilight” and that she would love to be in the film.”

The rumors started earlier this week that Fanning was flat out offered the role as one of the youngest vampires of the Volturi guard in charge of keeping all vampires in check and the secret world safe. The character has a talent for inflicting torture-like pain with her mind.

As we mentioned last week this might just be perfect casting. (Click Here for that “New Moon” News)

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Dakota Fanning Cast as Jane for ‘New Moon’

January 22, 2009 By Crista Webster 5 Comments

Calling all Twi-Hards! The latest rumor to come out of the “Twilight” movie baby-mama-drama is that soon-to-be 15 year-old actress Dakota Fanning is coming on board as Volturi vampire bad-ass Jane for “New Moon“.

A source reveled to E! Online:

“There were no auditions. They just offered it to her outright, and now they’re in negotiations. They’ve been going back and forth.”

Fanning is likely to take this role due to the fact that she already has ties to the studio behind the movie, Summit Entertainment. Summit was also the studio who produced Fanning in “Push” which is due out later this year.

Hopefully, the negotiations won’t end in Fanning sucking more out of the already small budget of $50 million. Considering the cost to make shape-shifting werewolves, a trip to Italy, and a yellow Porshe will take a fair chunk of that money (not to mention Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart raking in $10 million each), there won’t be much left to persuade more veteran (and therefore more expensive) actors to join the fun.

Twilighters took to the web in masses-some even starting online petitions-in favor of casting Fanning in the role of Jane. For those two or three of you not familiar with the character of Jane in the “Twilight” saga, she is a member of the Volturi (an old vampire sect who keeps the other immortals of the world in check) who has the ability to inflict great pain upon people without touching them. This reminds me so much of having to endure her screaming throughout “War of the Worlds“. Since Fanning already has practice inflicting pain using only her acting chops, she will likely do well in the role.

Note by The Dame:
She has always freaked me out. Yes, I admit I am scared of her. On my list of things that scare Cara she is a close third. Snakes, Bowling (rented two tone shoes are terrifying!) and Dakota Fanning.