![]() ![]() “But they saw that they could save a lot of money by recasting her. “Summit could have made it work,” says the source. Also, claims the source, Leferve’s shooting schedule for Eclipse was only changed to conflict with Barney’s Version after she signed up for the indie drama, meaning there’s a chance she could argue for her full Eclipse paycheck. So why was she really replaced? A source tells E!’s Marc Malkin that Lefevre would’ve been contractually entitled to a large pay increase for the third movie, and her recasting was likely a cost-cutting measure. 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.” 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. 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. 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. 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. Lefevre’s commitment to Barney’s Version, a commitment we have since been advised she accepted in early June. To which Summit pleasantly responded: “It was not until July 20th that Summit was first informed of Ms. I wish the cast and crew of Eclipse only the very best.” 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. This is a story, a theatrical journey and a character that I truly love and about which I am very passionate. “I am greatly saddened that I will not get to complete my portrayal of Victoria for the Twilight audience. I was happy with my contract with Summit and was fully prepared to continue to honor it. Given the length of filming for Eclipse, never did I fathom I would lose the role over a 10-day overlap. 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. ![]() ![]() “My commitment to Barney’s Version is only 10 days. I turned down several other film opportunities and, in accordance with my contractual rights, accepted only roles that would involve very short shooting schedules. I was fully committed to the Twilight saga, and to the portrayal of Victoria. Says Lefevre: “I was stunned by Summit’s decision to recast the role of Victoria for Eclipse. Also shocked, apparently: Rachelle Lefevre! The actress, whose character was to have a larger role in the film, released a statement last night in which she, too, expressed surprise over Summit ousting her for a ten-day commitment to Dustin Hoffman’s Barney’s Version, which she says would’ve had minimal overlap with Eclipse’s shooting schedule. Twilight fans were scandalized on Tuesday night by the news that Summit Entertainment had replaced Rachelle Lefevre with Bryce Dallas Howard as evil vampire Victoria in the series’ third movie, Eclipse, purportedly over a scheduling conflict (“RRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” exclaimed one).
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