Summit Responds to Rachelle Lefevre Press Statement Concerning Re-Cast of Victoria in Eclipse with Bryce Dallas Howard

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

Eclipse 200907292311 Summit Responds to Rachelle Lefevre Press Statement Concerning Re Cast of Victoria in Eclipse with Bryce Dallas Howard victoria rachelle lefevre bryce dallas howard The recasting of Victoria in Eclipse has quickly turned into quite the debate, with Rachelle LeFevre being replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard.

Summit has just issued a press release in response to the statement that Rachelle LeFevre issued earlier today concerning the casting of Victoria.

We at Summit Entertainment are disappointed by Rachelle Lefevre’s recent comments which attempt to make her career choices the fault of the Studio. Her decision to discuss her version of the scheduling challenges publicly has forced the Studio to set the record straight and correct the facts.

Ms. Lefevre’s representatives were advised as early as April that THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE was expected to start shooting in early August.

If Ms. Lefevre was, as she describes “passionate,” about being part of THE TWILIGHT SAGA, we feel that she and her representatives would have included us in her decision to work on another film that would conflict with the shooting schedule of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE.

It was not until July 20th that Summit was first informed of Ms. Lefevre’s commitment to BARNEY’S VERSION, a commitment we have since been advised she accepted in early June. Summit had acted in good faith that she would be available to fulfill her obligations both in terms of rehearsals and shooting availability for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE. We feel that her choice to withhold her scheduling conflict information from us can be viewed as a lack of cooperative spirit which affected the entire production.

Furthermore 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.

Contrary to Ms. Lefevre’s statement, it is simply untrue that the Studio dismissed her over a ten day overlap. It is not about a ten day overlap, but instead about the fact that THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE is an ensemble production that has to accommodate the schedules of numerous actors while respecting the established creative vision of the filmmaker and most importantly the story.

The fact remains that Ms. Lefevre’s commitment to the other project – which she chose to withhold from Summit until the last possible moment – makes her unfortunately unavailable to perform the role of Victoria in THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE.

What do you think? With this, has Summit settled the qualms you had about Rachelle LeFevre being replaced in Eclipse? Does this adequately explain her replacement?

Category: Bryce Dallas Howard, Rachelle LeFevre, Victoria

duckyggf

the situation is very unfortunate, i think this woman played victoria very well, i feel she may have had a chance at staying on if she had not released the press report, that really hurt her chances to work out a new deal with summit, i dont belive there is any one to blame here but mistakes, i’m very sure she knew how big this job was going to be for her and it is very unfortunate that things didn’t work out for her, and on the other hand, i’m sure that summit fired her as a last resource, every one knows that twilight fans are very passionate and i’m sure summit knew this was going to happen when word got out, so i dont belive it was anyone’s fault dates were probably not handled right and opportunities were lost but sometimes things happen for a reason, so i say i wish rachelle had stayed on, but i wish luck to this new woman,,, and i will still watch the movie
stacksalls

I agree. I'm not interested in seeing eclipse anymore. I think summit is making excuses. I don't believe they weren't told about the other engagement. Not to mention, Ron Howard always seems to get his way, If they were going to recast victoria, they should have used a no name. I'm so sick of Ron Howard and His daughter. I'm boycotting all Ron Howard films, All of his daughters films, and all of davids films, also I will not go to see Eclipse, also sorry summit, but if you ruin this film for me, I'm done watching Summit movies. I've had it with studio execs, who think they can do whatever they want, and we'll just watch it anyway. Not going to happen this time. I spend to much money on entertainment to put up with it any longer. Plus is it just me or does bryce look much older than Rachelle? I think summit could have made a much better choice. I'm sorry Summit, but Ten Days? You could have found a way to work around it. We've been reading the articles on how new moon has been filmed. I understand that many parts were worked around and filmed in secondary locations. Come on summit get creative with the green screen. You could make the schedule work for Rachelle. I am so deeply disappointed.
stacksalls

I will not go to see it at the theatre. and trust me its not just 1 ticket they are losing at the box office. I have 4 daughters that are also twi-junkies. If we all wait to watch it on dvd-they lose the box office money. I will not go to theatres to see it. This is why the studio execs pull this crap. Cause they figure, even though we aren't happy about theirs choices, we're going to go watch it anyway. Not only did they just lose my money at the box office for eclipse, i'm not going to go see new moon either. big whoop. I'll only have to wait three months to watch it on dvd.
Anonymous

If Rachelle or her manager even made a mistake, Summit can penalize them otherwise instead taking her away from the entire movie. She is the best to represent Victoria and all fans will suffer about the change also knowing that Summit reacted so fast and took the Ron Howard’s daughter to replace her as they just have waited for any error from Victoria’s side! Forget about those relations if you want people to see and really enjoy the movie! You performed a very good casting at the very beginning and we all want Rachelle to be a feline vampire again in Eclipse!!!!
Malihini

It would be interesting to see if that is the case-Ron Howard, Director for Breaking Dawn. The conclusion of the “Twilight” saga that may be either broken down to 2 or 3 movies…….you know what the message boards will be like it that shit hits the fan???
msbc70

It just amazes me that Summit Entertainment did not once during all this, think of the Twilight Fans and what is best for the movie “Eclipse”.

All Summit Entertainment is thinking about is $$$$MONEY & POWER…know that they can do whatever they want to the “Twilight Saga” movies because the company know that FANS WILL GET OVER IT AND STILL WATCH THE MOVIE.

The other casts has roles in other movies that overlap the “Eclipse” filming and UNFORTUNATELY, Rachelle’s role was the only one that Ron Howard could get his little girl into the action. RACHELLE WAS AN “OUT” FOR SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT TO GET A FAMOUS DIRECTOR’S DAUGHTER IN THE MOVIE. I feel for Bryce because now she will be looked at as only being able to land movie roles with the help of her famous daddy, Ron Howard.

Rachelle has been in the movie industry since 1999 and knows what her contact allows her to do and don’t do. So for Summit Entertainment to come up with the above statement clearly shows the lack of feelings towards the Twilight Fans, the entire Twilight Cast, the Director David S., and what is best for the movie!
Anonymous

I don’t think we should get mad at Bryce Dallas Howard. I really don’t think she was sitting at home and asked her dad to make this happen.

At the end of the day this all boils down to Summit’s inexperience. They are a VERY young company (I think 3 years old), so they aren’t very well established in Hollywood. They don’t have the same kind of pull in the industry that larger companies have. They also don’t have the money. So if a scheduling conflict occurred, rather than making changes and sucking up a couple (or several, to be fair) million dollars to keep the actress in the franchise and maintain fan support… they cut Rachelle. Then they replaced her with a slightly more recognizable name because it didn’t require them to really look for a new cast member, AND because if they slowly but surely start adding more recognizable names to their movies they are hoping they might be able to get BIGGER names. This would make them look like bigger fish in the pond that is Hollywood.

Too bad they instead made themselves look like asses to the international community of Twilight Fans and also many people in the movie making business. Owning a popular franchise does not make you a good company.
Malihini

I don’t think any of the comments from the Twilight fans are “mad” or “hate” Bryce Howard-she is the innocent party in this, BUT its just that its rather interesting how all of this happened between Summit & Ron Howard.

I think Rachelle herself was not to blame. Per her comments:

“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.”

OTHER CASTS has taken roles that overlap with “Eclipse” that even took more then “10-days” and yet Rachelle is the one that was left in the dust. When the comments about Rachelle stating that she “wanted her cake & eat it too” or that she now looks at herself as “all that” is not correct. She has been awesome with the press and the fans-Rachelle was not “stuck-up” or “turned her nose” to everyone. Rachelle supported everything when needing to promote the movie. Rachelle even stated that the role in Barney’s Vision was not that important for her to lose her role as Victoria in New Moon. Rachelle reviewed her contract and saw that it was doable…just like the OTHER CASTS that have taken roles in other movies that overlap with “Eclipse”.

I agree with msbc70…Summit clearly shown their true colors by not thinking of the Twilight Fans and what is best for the movie, only what money will bring to Summit. Chris Weitz even said on “Stephenie Meyer”‘s website that his first priority as the new director of New Moon was always what was best for the fans and the movie. Too bad Summit does not feel the same.

Good luck to Bryce Howard.

So now the big name to direct “Breaking Dawn” has been rumored to be: Ron Howard. Interesting to see what the message boards will say when that announcement hits the fan!
Malihini

I don’t think any of the comments from the Twilight fans are “mad” or “hate” Bryce Howard-she is the innocent party in this, BUT its just that its rather interesting how all of this happened between Summit & Ron Howard.

I think Rachelle herself was not to blame. Per her comments:

“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.”

OTHER CASTS has taken roles that overlap with “Eclipse” that even took more then “10-days” and yet Rachelle is the one that was left in the dust. When the comments about Rachelle stating that she “wanted her cake & eat it too” or that she now looks at herself as “all that” is not correct. She has been awesome with the press and the fans-Rachelle was not “stuck-up” or “turned her nose” to everyone. Rachelle supported everything when needing to promote the movie. Rachelle even stated that the role in Barney’s Vision was not that important for her to lose her role as Victoria in New Moon. Rachelle reviewed her contract and saw that it was doable…just like the OTHER CASTS that have taken roles in other movies that overlap with “Eclipse”.

I agree with msbc70…Summit clearly shown their true colors by not thinking of the Twilight Fans and what is best for the movie, only what money will bring to Summit. Chris Weitz even said on “Stephenie Meyer”‘s website that his first priority as the new director of New Moon was always what was best for the fans and the movie. Too bad Summit does not feel the same.

Good luck to Bryce Howard.

So now the big name to direct “Breaking Dawn” has been rumored to be: Ron Howard. Interesting to see what the message boards will say when that announcement hits the fan!
Malihini

RobinEA YOU NAILED IT! THAT IS SO TRUE!!
Anonymous

They are not going to lose a penny, because for all of this fuss….every one of you will be at the opening night of New Moon and Eclipse. They know that we are all so in love with the whole series that we will be there no matter what. They could recast Edward and the reality is that WE WOULD BE THERE! So get real everyone and let it go.
Nameless

As important the role of Victoria is, and as unfortunate as it is that Rachelle will not be playing that role I think some people are being a little over-dramatic. I think all of the fans saying they’re going to boycott the movie or whatever should just be grateful that they are even turning these books into movies for us. It is what it is she won’t be available to play the part and no matter who’s fault that is the director and rest of the cast are going to try their best to make this a great movie.
DTMonty

INTERESTING that “crystalkc” can say its Rachelle's mistake….HELLO Rachelle has been in the entertainment business for 10 YEARS and I'm pretty confident that she knows how to read her contract AND clearly see in WRITING in her contract what her restrictions are.

I can see that you have no other comments about the other cast members that took roles in other movies that, YES overlapped with “Eclipse” filming.

Rachelle was dropped like a hot potato to add a director's daughter into the action because daddy dearest just MAY be the director of “Breaking Dawn”.

Summit keeps on coming out with statements, which just shows that whenever someone keeps on wanting to explain into details about their actions, is a sign of a “cover-up”, “guilt”, and “they fucked up”!
DTMonty

Yeah your right on 1-thing only…Rachelle & Taylor situations are totally different but at least Chris Weitz made his 1st priority when he took on the role as director for New Moon, was to the Twilight Fans AND what is best for the movie.

Apparently Summit 1st priority was to get Bryce Howard in the movie and save money…screw the Twilight Fans and whats best for “Eclipse” because no matter what they do to these movies, SUMMIT KNOWS that the fans will suck it up and still see the movies…bringing in millions of dollars for Summit.

Again, you keep mentioning that Rachelle wanted other work and thats why she got fired. Uumm ok, so the other casts members (and yes its “casts” because there is MORE than one) who took “other work” that overlapped the “Eclipse” schedule was able to keep their roles in “Eclipse” because WHY??? Is it because the other casts are BIGGER & WELL KNOW stars in the movie industry and Rachelle is what “small potatoes” so her accepting another job while following her contract is wrong in Summit's eyes??

And your comment about “Burger King”…. WHERE EVER you work; either in fast food, in an office, or for a freakin' huge corporation-when an employee works his/her butt off, go above & beyond for that company, show up for work every day, and follow procedures and company rules, that company will see what a valuable employee you are and will work with you to get the “time off”. There are companies out there that will actually sit with an employee who has proven to be an asset to them and work things out.
Anonymous

ok i think summit did nothing wrong here… and no1 comment on this cuz im sick of all this crap every1 has their own opinions so stfu
Anonymous

ok i think summit did nothing wrong here… and no1 comment on this cuz im sick of all this crap every1 has their own opinions so stfu
Claudia Ojeda

I think it is a bullshit if you ask me. I am extremely disappointed that Summit let Rachelle go, and she was so quickly replaced with Ron Howard's daughter of all people. Who are they kidding? Like this wasn't political in anyway!!! First of all Ron Howard's daughter should stick to her father's movies, she isn't that hard up for a job, and two Rachelle made the role of Victoria!!! I don't want to even see the movie now. Very upsetting that they would change actors like that. Give me a break, I just hope true Twilight fans stand up and ban together in protest to fight for Rachelle!!!!!
Quileute rulez

“Truth be told.. Twilight Fans are EXTREMELY passionate about the story and EXTREME in numbers. NO other movie has a chance in outshining the amount of cash this series is making (and will make).”

hahahahaha good god are you naive. I love Twilight myself but to say that no other movie has a chance in outshining the amount of money the series is making is about one of the most idiotic things I ever heard. furthermore its downright free from reality.

May I remind you that there are dozens of movies which made more money than Twilight did? Twilight made about 300 million worldwide. All Harry Potter movies made at least twice as much,as did all the Star Wars movies,Spider-Man 1-3,Pirates 2 and 3 and I dont even start talking about the ones who broke the one billion barrier (Dark Knight,return of the King,Titanic)

Man are you deluded. I am a big fan of Twilight but I would never be ever so deluded to say that there is no movie out there who would ever make more money than Twilight.

New Moon will make about 400 or 500 million the highest,Eclipse could make 500,maybe 600 but thats pushing it. If they do a Breaking Dawn movie (and if they do they really must change the ending for it to become a successful movie) it will gross about 400-600 million.

With that very realistic calculation still dozens of movies will be more successful then everyone of the twilight films (Harry Potter,Star Wars,Transformers,Titanic,Lord of the Rings,Dark Knight,Pirates,Spider-Man…)

So please being a fan and showing your love for Twilight is really cool – but do it in a realistic way that is not total fiction will you?
Quileute rulez

“Truth be told.. Twilight Fans are EXTREMELY passionate about the story and EXTREME in numbers. NO other movie has a chance in outshining the amount of cash this series is making (and will make).”

hahahahaha good god are you naive. I love Twilight myself but to say that no other movie has a chance in outshining the amount of money the series is making is about one of the most idiotic things I ever heard. furthermore its downright free from reality.

May I remind you that there are dozens of movies which made more money than Twilight did? Twilight made about 300 million worldwide. All Harry Potter movies made at least twice as much,as did all the Star Wars movies,Spider-Man 1-3,Pirates 2 and 3 and I dont even start talking about the ones who broke the one billion barrier (Dark Knight,return of the King,Titanic)

Man are you deluded. I am a big fan of Twilight but I would never be ever so deluded to say that there is no movie out there who would ever make more money than Twilight.

New Moon will make about 400 or 500 million the highest,Eclipse could make 500,maybe 600 but thats pushing it. If they do a Breaking Dawn movie (and if they do they really must change the ending for it to become a successful movie) it will gross about 400-600 million.

With that very realistic calculation still dozens of movies will be more successful then everyone of the twilight films (Harry Potter,Star Wars,Transformers,Titanic,Lord of the Rings,Dark Knight,Pirates,Spider-Man…)

So please being a fan and showing your love for Twilight is really cool – but do it in a realistic way that is not total fiction will you?
Anonymous

I think Rachelle Leferve did the best as Victoria in Twilight. You can’t just go around recasting people because they’ll be gone for 10 days. I mean, what if Robert P. had some sort of family crisis, and had to leave for 10 days? Would Summit replace him? And absoulutley NO ONE would be happy. Replacing OUR VICTORIA [Rachelle] with some blind chick from The Village, is going to ruin the whole movie. Once you see Victoria for the first time -as Rachelle- there’s no turning back. I mean, would someone ever replace Ron, or Voldemort, or Draco? I DON’T THINK SO.
Anonymous

I think Rachelle Leferve did the best as Victoria in Twilight. You can’t just go around recasting people because they’ll be gone for 10 days. I mean, what if Robert P. had some sort of family crisis, and had to leave for 10 days? Would Summit replace him? And absoulutley NO ONE would be happy. Replacing OUR VICTORIA [Rachelle] with some blind chick from The Village, is going to ruin the whole movie. Once you see Victoria for the first time -as Rachelle- there’s no turning back. I mean, would someone ever replace Ron, or Voldemort, or Draco? I DON’T THINK SO.
Anonymous

I think Rachelle Leferve did the best as Victoria in Twilight. You can’t just go around recasting people because they’ll be gone for 10 days. I mean, what if Robert P. had some sort of family crisis, and had to leave for 10 days? Would Summit replace him? And absoulutley NO ONE would be happy. Replacing OUR VICTORIA [Rachelle] with some blind chick from The Village, is going to ruin the whole movie. Once you see Victoria for the first time -as Rachelle- there’s no turning back. I mean, would someone ever replace Ron, or Voldemort, or Draco? I DON’T THINK SO.
Anonymous

I think Rachelle Leferve did the best as Victoria in Twilight. You can’t just go around recasting people because they’ll be gone for 10 days. I mean, what if Robert P. had some sort of family crisis, and had to leave for 10 days? Would Summit replace him? And absoulutley NO ONE would be happy. Replacing OUR VICTORIA [Rachelle] with some blind chick from The Village, is going to ruin the whole movie. Once you see Victoria for the first time -as Rachelle- there’s no turning back. I mean, would someone ever replace Ron, or Voldemort, or Draco? I DON’T THINK SO.
MARCE

WHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT NOT BELEIVE THAT THEY R REPLACING HER!!!!!!!!!! THE MOVIE WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER IN ECLISPE!!:(:(:(
MARCE

WHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT NOT BELEIVE THAT THEY R REPLACING HER!!!!!!!!!! THE MOVIE WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER IN ECLISPE!!:(:(:(
MARCE

WHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT NOT BELEIVE THAT THEY R REPLACING HER!!!!!!!!!! THE MOVIE WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER IN ECLISPE!!:(:(:(
MARCE

WHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT NOT BELEIVE THAT THEY R REPLACING HER!!!!!!!!!! THE MOVIE WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER IN ECLISPE!!:(:(:(
MARCE

WHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT NOT BELEIVE THAT THEY R REPLACING HER!!!!!!!!!! THE MOVIE WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER IN ECLISPE!!:(:(:(
MARCE

WHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT NOT BELEIVE THAT THEY R REPLACING HER!!!!!!!!!! THE MOVIE WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER IN ECLISPE!!:(:(:(
MARCE

WHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT NOT BELEIVE THAT THEY R REPLACING HER!!!!!!!!!! THE MOVIE WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER IN ECLISPE!!:(:(:(
MARCE

WHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT NOT BELEIVE THAT THEY R REPLACING HER!!!!!!!!!! THE MOVIE WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER IN ECLISPE!!:(:(:(
http://www.facebook.com/people/Lauren-Atkins/1030479247 Lauren Atkins

Honestly, I know I’m completely late in commenting this, but I do think it’s crap that they didn’t work with Rachelle on an overlap in schedules. Rachelle is allowed to have another role, but I believe the indie movie should have worked around her scheduling in Eclipse. I think summit should have casted an unknown redhead that looks like Rachelle if the HAD the replace her.

One of the main things I’m upset about is them casting Bryce, who originally declined the role because she didn’t think it was a big enough part.

so….basically playing Victoria wasn’t good enough for her until it was a famous role?

That’s CRAP!

but far be it from me to say anything, it wouldn’t matter anyway, they’ve already begun shooting for eclipse, sorry, I just felt I had to at least share my thoughts, even if it’s such an old topic that no one reads it.
Anonymous

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Anonymous

There are special interest sites for blind date uncensored almost any thing you can think of…outdoor enthusiasts, couch potatoes, religious, non-religious, gays, lesbians…like I said…almost anything you can think of. So what’s a girl to do? A girl should choose the site or sites that best fit her needs.
Anonymous

There are special interest sites for blind date uncensored almost any thing you can think of…outdoor enthusiasts, couch potatoes, religious, non-religious, gays, lesbians…like I said…almost anything you can think of. So what’s a girl to do? A girl should choose the site or sites that best fit her needs.
Anonymous

There are special interest sites for blind date uncensored almost any thing you can think of…outdoor enthusiasts, couch potatoes, religious, non-religious, gays, lesbians…like I said…almost anything you can think of. So what’s a girl to do? A girl should choose the site or sites that best fit her needs.
Nessa

I’m sorry she’s no Cullen, No Quielluete (sp),or part of the Vulturi
She should have notified Summit about it sooner and 10 days is a long time when they’re doing scenes especially when your supposed to be in them. She let me down. But its not like replacing Edward or Jacob so I’m good. I hope she has fun in that other movie-_-
Marli

Eclipse ws my favorite book as well and I just totally agree with everything you said. I hate it when they change one of the main people, just because you become so accustomed to them and in your mind that original person will always be that character.
Marli

Eclipse ws my favorite book as well and I just totally agree with everything you said. I hate it when they change one of the main people, just because you become so accustomed to them and in your mind that original person will always be that character.
Team_Volturi

im extremely late, but, this is BULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
summit is STUPID. point blank! they shouldve thought of the FANS, not on scheduling crap, not of time, not on whos fault it was. whos ever fault it was doesn't matter. they NEEDED to work things out and KEPT Rachelle with AT LEAST A WARNING!!!!!! i mean, COME ON!!!!!! this woulda been her last part in the saga anyway! they might as well have changed ALL the cast if they were going to change ONE. it was a horrible decision. and now Eclipse isnt going to be the same without Rachelle. and sure, Bryce might be good in the movie, and maybe good for the part, but NEVER, EVER as GREAT as Rachelle. we all have Rachelle's face and image set for Victoria. its like shes not even known as Rachelle anymore. shes Victoria now. Bryce will NEVER be known as Victoria but as the one who TOOK Victoria's place! sorry Bryce, but its true. i saw the Ecplise trailer and waited to see THE Victoria on the screen, but made me mad to see it wasnt her. i dont think Victoria suddenly becomes another face in the book, another figure. shouldn't have happened in the movie (in the VISUAL part) either.

i know i'm EXTREMELY late on this, but i had to let all of this out…
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1116543649 Andrea McKee

I have sat quietly through out all the name calling and dust flying just to see how fair it would take us. Sadly we ran in circles and did a lot of name calling but seemed to lose sight of what the real concern was as well as what we were truly arguing about. The issue at hand is was Rachelle Lefevre treated fairly by Summit when they let her go or was there some underhandedness going on and finally was there something that could have been do to keep her in EClipse as opposed to replacing her with Dallas Bryce Howard.
In the absolutely obvious sort of way we have grown to love/hate Rachelle because it is through her we watched our beloved villain come to life. She has made Victoria so real and brought her to life when DBH has done nothing more that picked up the well laid ground word RL has laid down. So of course we, true Twilight fans, are gong to be extremely upset that Summit has actually replaced a beloved component in our story.

I personal think that Summit could have done a million things to accommodate Ms. Lefevre's schedule and while they were willing to do it for some they,sadly aren't willing to do it for all. Summit is an inconsistent company that doesn't seem to have deserved the right to maintain the rights to the Twilight saga and there for huge mistakes were made, such as letting Lefevre go, the dispute of pay between Lutz, and Greene, and a few other issues. But we as truly fans will go on to watch the last 3 movies, just missing Ms. Lefevre and her wonderful role more than imaginable. (Yes I now this is the last movie she is in but you get my point)
As for the troll that hang around here to do nothing more than upset us. They are on every site and the best way to get them to go is to simply provide them with NO energy. They actually feed off our anger so it is easier to to just pretend like their destructive comments aren't around. I have had to learn this hard way. So while they are sitting at home typing “fake and gay” we are gaining friendships and companionships with other readers that share our love. Just don't answer them, they will get bored and move on. Just try not to feed the animals when they stop in and hopfully they will travel elsewhere to cause problems!
Beabramati

SHE NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED. SHE WAS VICTORIA. BRYCE IS WAY TOO OLD TO PORTRAY THE PART. BUT SHE IS RON HOWARD'S DAUGHTER, SO THAT SAYS EVERYTHING!
Acquire2day

HUGE mistake replacing Rachelle for Bryce, extremely disappointing I truly felt Victorias (RACHELLE) anger and pain in Twilight and New Moon felt NOTHING looking at Bryce as Victoria. Thanks a lot SUMMIT for wrecking the big moment between Edward and Victoria
KayceeSparks

If this happend to any other cast-members like Robert Pattinson or Kristen Stewart, then the company would work around the 10 day over-lap and give the actor a chance.

Summit didn't do that and instead replaced her for a stupid reason, 10 days is nothing! especially for a big, villainous role of Victoria. I think they simply replaced Rachelle for a bigger name like Bryce Dallas Howard, to attract more attention. Nothing else.
eme

You know what they say “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”
Jeannel20032003

Whoever is at fault, the movie was not as good as it could have been without her. And, I can’t help but wonder what Warner Bros. would have done if they had the same scheduling problem with one of the principal actors in the Harry Potter film franchize. That said, movie companies are businesses and stand to lose money if they do not honor film and travel schedules. It appears as though Ms. LeFevre’s representatives, who are supposed to look out for their client’s interests, might have been asleep at the wheel to have let this happen