Rachelle LeFevre “Hurt Deeply” by Summit’s “Surprising” Decision to Recast Victoria as Bryce Dallas Howard

318 Comments July 29, 2009 by Will Filed Under: Bryce Dallas Howard, Casting, Rachelle LeFevre, Victoria

Eclipse 200907291823 Rachelle LeFevre Hurt Deeply by Summits Surprising Decision to Recast Victoria as Bryce Dallas Howard victoria rachelle lefevre casting bryce dallas howard Rachelle LeFevre has issued an official statement about the recasting of Victoria to Bryce Dallas Howard. It seems that Summit was not willing to allow for the 10-day overlap with the filming of Barney’s Version.

In the release, she says–

“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,” 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.”

“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,” she said.

Read the rest of the article concerning the statment at Access Hollywood.

Category: Bryce Dallas Howard, Casting, Rachelle LeFevre, Victoria

gracemay

It's like Summit wants to ruin the Twilight Movies!
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Eclipse is all about how Victoria is tryin avenge James by killing Bella etc… and I know that Cam Gigandet isn't the real James, James doesn't exsist but Rachelle and Cam made chemistry in the first movie this Bryce person never made chemistry with James there for she will be a BAD Victoria!
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We really should make some kind of threat, grrr lol, I will not go see the movie! (Take a stand), but I dont want them to eloggate the movie release anymore so… I have a plan, they should cut Bryce and quickley shoot those scenes with Rachelle then edit them back in. GENIUS!
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Sorry about the long post ^.^
gracemay

ooh, ooh, ooh I have another master plan =D. I am mega planning on going to Eclipse premiere anyway, (I know, I just love Taylor Lautner too much) but other fans in the UK who are a part of this site should join me in holding up a tiny, little banner saying 'BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD, YOU SUCK' I know it's harsh but I am very compassionate. Or 'SUMMIT STOLE MY BABY' then someone might sue Summit to get my baby back, then we can say my baby i Rachelle Lefevre I am so clever! Btw beleive it or not I am only thirteen, but I am that intelligent!
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gracemay

would I be classed at a terrorist if I threatened to bomb the special Summit building. Don't worry I wont bomb the vancouver or Italy set, I'm very particular when it comes to who I bomb. (I dont have a bomb, this is just a threat, or is it?)
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cupi1972

Looks like someone's POWERFUL HOLLYWOOD Director and Producer Daddy (Ron Howard) got them the job.
It is totally disgusting how big Hollywood is trying to take this series and pervert it. What makes her qualified? that she's a redhead?
Well..guess poor Rachelle just doesn't have a Connected powerful family with mega millions and some Oscars to get her jobs when her career is non existent. Don't be shocked when you discover that RON HOWARD is directing Breaking Dawn with Tom Hanks taking over the part of Charlie Swan. lol
Yukari Koizumi

DAMN SUMMIT!
Poor Rachelle…
Ugh..I wouldn't be surprised if one day Bella will be played by MILEY CYRUS o_O
=))
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OMG!!!!!!!! STUPID SUMMIT!!!!!!!!!! I cannot believe they decided to replace Rachelle Lefvre!!!!!!!!! She is perfect for the part!!!!!!! No offense to
Bryce, but Rachelle does a whole lot of a better job playing Victoria!!!!!! Joining in the chant:

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WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING SUMMIT???!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot believe you guys decided to replace Rachelle Lefvre!!!!!!!!!!!! She is perfect for the role!!!!!!!!!!! No offense Bryce, but just because you have red hair does not mean Rachelle isn't qualified to play Victoria!!!!!!!!!!! Summit, You just made the biggest mistake ever by replacing Rachelle!!!!!!!!!!!! ALOT OF US ARE VERY ANGRY ABOUT THIS!!!!!!!!!! If you guys are kidding, then you had better tell us; because it sure as hell is not funny!!!!!!!!!!!
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Even if we all threaten to not see the movie, there's still not much we can do about this!!!!! Plus in the end, we all will probably end up going to see the movie because we are all diehards for twilight and they pretty much know that!!! All I can say to Summit is this: WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING????!!!!!!!!!!! Rachelle is perfect for the part!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just because Bryce has red hair does not mean Rachelle is not qualified to play Victoria!!!!!!!!!!! This is the biggest mistake you have ever made!!!!!!!!!!! If you're kidding about this, then you had better tell us, because it sure as hell is not funny!!!!!!!! Alot of us are very angry about this!!!!!!!!! I am soooooooooooo not going to see another Summit movie ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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OHMYGOD!!!!!!!!! I HATE SUMMIT SOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!! I hate it that they replaced Rachelle, because she is so perfect as Victoria, but even if Rachelle doesn't get her job back (which I really hope she will), I'll probably end up going to see the movie anyway and maybe even buying it when it comes out on dvd. I can't help it! I'm a twilight freak! As for Summit, I AM NEVER GOING TO SEE ANOTHER SUMMIT MOVIE AGAIN FOR AS LONG AS I LIVE!!!!!! I HATE YOU SUMMIT!!!!!!!! YOU JUST MADE A HUGE MISTAKE AND I PROMISE YOU'LL REGRET REPLACING RACHELLE LATER IN THE NEAR FUTURE!!!!!! ORIGINAL CHARACTERS SHOULD STAY THE SAME!!!!!! STOP CHANGING THE CAST!!!!!! YOU'VE TOTALLY RUINED THE MOVIE!!!!!!!
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MY GOD!!!!! I just want to strangle Summit for replacing Rachelle! She did a much better job at playing Victoria than Brice, probably better than any other red head out there would ever do! My sympathies to Rachelle! I'm really sorry! You did a much better job at playing Victoria than Brice! Sob! I hate you summit!
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I agree with you! I think they should do a reshoot, and I bet they probably could reshoot all of the scenes with Victoria, and Rachelle could portray Victoria again! I mean come on! They’re professionals aren’t they?! I mean obviously not very good ones since they decided to replace Rachelle with Brice, but still! They should be able to, but I seriously doubt they will! MY GOD SUMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM???????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RACHELLE IS PERFECT AS VICTORIA!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL THEN BRICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE DOES A WHOLE OF A HELL LOT BETTER JOB AT PLAYING VICTORIA THAN BRICE OR ANY OTHER REDHEAD OUT THERE WILL EVER DO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sob! Sob! I’m going to miss you Rachelle!
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I agree with you! I think they should do a reshoot, and I bet they probably could reshoot all of the scenes with Victoria, and Rachelle could portray Victoria again! I mean come on! They’re professionals aren’t they?! I mean obviously not very good ones since they decided to replace Rachelle with Brice, but still! They should be able to, but I seriously doubt they will! MY GOD SUMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM???????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RACHELLE IS PERFECT AS VICTORIA!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL THEN BRICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE DOES A WHOLE OF A HELL LOT BETTER JOB AT PLAYING VICTORIA THAN BRICE OR ANY OTHER REDHEAD OUT THERE WILL EVER DO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sob! Sob! I’m going to miss you Rachelle!
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I agree with you! I think they should do a reshoot, and I bet they probably could reshoot all of the scenes with Victoria, and Rachelle could portray Victoria again! I mean come on! They’re professionals aren’t they?! I mean obviously not very good ones since they decided to replace Rachelle with Brice, but still! They should be able to, but I seriously doubt they will! MY GOD SUMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM???????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RACHELLE IS PERFECT AS VICTORIA!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL THEN BRICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE DOES A WHOLE OF A HELL LOT BETTER JOB AT PLAYING VICTORIA THAN BRICE OR ANY OTHER REDHEAD OUT THERE WILL EVER DO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sob! Sob! I’m going to miss you Rachelle!
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I’m sooooooo joining the petition!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t believe they replaced Rachelle!!!!!!!!!!!
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All I can say is….she better had done a damn good job, or this could potentially ruin the entire movie. My guess is, if the director felt she wasnt doing a very good job we will see a lot of far away shots, little to no close ups, and very limited speaking parts. Overall, I think this stinks and it leaves a bad taste in my mouth before I even see the movie. I know its too late but….
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