New pictures of what is supposed to be Xavier Samuel in character as Riley from the set of Eclipse.

I’m not sure what to think of these pics. They were found over at TwiFans.com but they are also on a twitter account that is apparently Xavier’s (it has not been confirmed by anyone as of yet).

They could be real, and from the Eclipse set. Maybe they are from his attack scene (when Victoria turns him) or when he is attacking humans (their blood is all over his body)?

What do you think? Real? Fake? Discuss below!

[Thanks, Sparks!]

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Lainey Gossip has the deets as to what they were filming -

I’m told exclusively that Xavier is working on what’s currently intended (at press time) to be the OPENING SCENE in Eclipse. “Riley” in human form is being terrorised down an alley in Seattle pursued by a sinister shadow which turns out to be “Victoria”. He cannot outrun her, she attacks him, and as you can see from the exclusive video below (from PUNKD Images) he writhes in pain from being bitten.

I think the video really explained what they were filming, but thanks for your input ValLaineyMort! (Thank you to TCA for the new nickname!)

Great work Xavier!! I can’t wait to see more of Eclipse : )

You can check out the rest of the pics here and over at RadarOnline!

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VanCity Allie has another awesome report of her account at yet another Vancouver Eclipse set! This time – the Newborns have arrived Forks! Including Xavier Samuel (aka Riley) and Jodelle Ferland (aka Bree).

Allie gives all the deets (along with fantastic pictures)  -

I had a chance to see a new set being filmed for Eclipse… the scene where the newborns arrive in Forks. It’s a picturesque scene, with mountains and water framing the background of the shot, and a sparse unoccupied beach for the newborns to arrive on… then they disappear into the forest. The vampire newborns looked absolutely chilling, and their rugged military-like outfits along with steely, determined glares just added to the mood. Filmed early in the morning, this scene was designed to look as if it had been shot at night, possibly just after dusk or just before dawn.

Riley (Xavier Samuel) and Bree (Jodelle Ferland) were on set as well as a number of newborn vampires we have NEVER seen before.

I’m always amazed at what a huge production it is to film just a few seconds for these movies. Second Unit Director EJ Foerster was on set, calm but directive… doing dozens of different takes for only a couple scenes. An amazing number of people involved plus tons of equipment and hours of filming from so many different angles just to get a 5 second shot… wow. Check out all the equipment on the shore, including the scuba diving gear and the dinghys. You can also see some of the shorter fake trees they used in the foreground on the beach.

Check out more of her detailed account and pictures – after the break!

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Lainey has new pictures of Eclipse Eviltastic  Vampire Bryce Dallas Howard. Out and about in Vancouver.

Also, Lainey once again gives us some more juicy Eclipse filming details -

As I reported yesterday filming has been mostly on a soundstage for scenes at “Bella’s” house. For you Twilight fans interested in what they’ve been up to:

Wednesday’s shoot involved a creepy Riley getting all stalkerish in Bella’s room and “Edward” the hero realising someone was there.

You can check out the rest of the PunkD Images over at Lainey Gossip!

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There are some juicy new pics of a scene being filmed for Eclipse in Vancouver with Xavier Samuel as Riley and Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria.

You get a decent look at Victoria’s new look with Rachelle LeFevre-replacement Bryce Dallas Howard, which I have to be honest is not giving me the same badass-vibe that Rachelle did.  It feels more night at the goth club than night of the terror-inducing vamps.

What do you think? Check out all the new Punkd pics over at Lainey Gossip.

[thanks all for sending this in!]

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Adelaide Now has a brief new interview with Eclipse actor Xavier Samuel, who was recently cast to play Riley–

“I was up against some truly great actors who I’m privileged to be considered among,” he said from Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles where he was celebrating last night.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity.”

Xavier explains he’d put together his audition tape in Sydney just three weeks ago, and flew to LA last Thursday.
“It all happened in less than a month!” said Xavier, who graduated from the Flinders University Drama Centre in 2005.

SA actor talks about role in third Twilight film

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A fan transformed newly selected actor Xavier Samuel to the vampire Riley in Eclipse using Photoshop and taped the process.

The result is this video which is sped up in time to show the whole process over just a couple of minutes.

What do you think of the results?

[thanks Stefania!]

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The Australian radio show Hot30 has the first ever interview with the newly cast Riley in Eclipse, who will be played by Aussie newcomer Xavier Samuel.

The interview with 25-year old Xavier begins at around 7:30 in the audio, where he confirms that he will indeed play Riley. Here’s what else we learn–

• It’s his first American film role
• He made his initial audition tape in Sydney, then flew to Vancouver and LA to meet the crew, and just found out yesterday that he landed the role
• Xavier watched Twilight for the first time during the plane trip to North America

You can download the show as a podcast in iTunes (Friday July 17th Episode), as an mp3, or listen to a flash version on the Hot30 website.

Xavier tells the Daily Telegraph that he hasn’t started reading the books yet, and plans to begin immediately. He says that–

I’m in a bit of a daze but it’s a wonderful bit of news,” Samuel exclusively told Confidential from Los Angeles last night.

You can also see more photos of Xavier at JustJaredJr.

Check after the break for the official news release from Summit, which is written by Steven Zeitchik of The Hollywood Reporter.

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The casting of Riley for Eclipse has been confirmed by the reliable RiskyBizBlog, and it comes out of left field.

Newcomer Xavier Samuel from Australia will take on the role of Riley in Eclipse–

Samuel, repped by Management 360, Gersh and Shanahan in Australia, has been in series of films down under, including “Newcastle,” in which he played a Goth teenager amidst a group of surfers (the movie played Tribeca last year — though you can bet Netflix will see just a small spike now), the Aussie period drama “September” and the upcoming sci-fi thriller “Road Train.” This marks his first U.S. role.

What’s the verdict? Do you think he will make a good Riley?

[thanks Caitlin "Cullen"!]

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