Bryce Dallas Howard replaces Rechelle Lefevre as Victoria in Eclipse

It looks like the Twilight vampire known as Victoria is getting some new fangs. Sources at Summit Entertainment say actress Bryce Dallas Howard (Terminator Salvation, Spider-Man 3, The Village) will be stepping in to replace Rachelle Lefevre, who is stepping aside due to scheduling conflicts. Lefevre originated the role of Victoria in the first film, and will be seen in the sequel, New Moon. Howard will play the part for the third installment, Eclipse. That movie is set to be directed by David Slade from a screenplay written by Melissa Rosenberg, and is expected to be released theatrically in the U.S. and Canada on June 30, 2010.

http://news-briefs.ew.com/2009/07/bryce-dallas-howard-to-replace-rachel-lefevre-in-third-twilight-film.html

What does everyone think about this??? Do you think it's really scheduling conflicts?? I mean, COME ON, there's no bigger gig out there than this series...And if this was a David Slade decision, I'm not sure I'm liking him so much...

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Permalink Reply by aj williams on July 29, 2009 at 1:46am

i was wondering that too. These movies will make her a big name, so why not carry on and film the last one?

I thought Rachelle was brilliant! Even when re=reading the series i pictured her as victoria. Liked Bryce howard in S=M3, but dont think shes got that
Vampire kick ass attitude about her.

Who knows? just have to wait and see.

Permalink Reply by mariana de leal on July 29, 2009 at 2:21am

this is strange ,i really wouldn't miss an oportunity like this i mean The twilight saga ,i don't understand Rachelle, and if is a director decision well i hope he think it better ,as it is fans doesn't really like him after what he said about Twilight(i think it was something like"he wouldn't see Twilight even whit a gun in his head)so better don't ruin the movie .

Permalink Reply by Nancy Barbour on July 29, 2009 at 8:02am

thats the way it goes sometimes, but I truly liked her playing victoria.

Permalink Reply by Louise (Nevarra Cullen) Stevens on July 29, 2009 at 8:30am

and her part is key in Eclipse

Permalink Reply by Patty Spunk Ransom on July 29, 2009 at 8:57am

I agree! Seldom does a series touch the fans so close to the heart.The characters are established .I'm not sure we'll be comfortable with any changes. If it ain't broke don't fix it!

Permalink Reply by Jessica Brown on July 29, 2009 at 12:00pm

Well, now I remember her from Spirder Man, she was the chick who almost took Spidey from MJ...She dyed her hir blonde for that one...Then, she is also Ron Howard's daughter (please God tell me, that other people besides me on this site know who he is!!!), so talk about "Hollywood Royalty"...She is really pretty and has those crazy eyes,so maybe she'll do OK, although her hair's pretty short so Imagine a weave is called for for the Victoria role...But in general I HATE it when they sub in another actor into a series like that, so I'm a bit peeved. But again, remember how they changed Dumbledores after the first HP movie, the new guy was pretty good. Also, remembering my husband's comment when Victoria spoke in the Twilight movie, he said that Rachel Lefevre's voice was way too husky, Victoria has that high soprano "pink bubble gum" voice, and this new chick's voice is, if I remember from Spider Man 3, much higher...Sigh. Done deal anyway though, right?

Permalink Reply by Danika Naiyer (AKA Tanya C.) on July 29, 2009 at 12:45pm

Hi Jessica. I agree with you. I think Bryce will do a great job. I was also surprised at how deep Rachelle's voice was since Eclipse clearly says how surprised Bella was by how high Victoria's voice sounded. I think Bryce, who I also knew was Ron Howard's daughter, is a pretty good actress. Since she's been in M. Night Shamalan's (sp?) movies, she's familiar with the supernatural films and should be a great asset to Eclipse where Victoria has a much bigger role. Hopefully, this will make Eclipse a great and enjoyable movie for all of us.

Permalink Reply by LuvTopazEyes on July 31, 2009 at 10:27pm

ITA, I guess my main 'beef' is that they switched actresses for the THIRD movie. If you're going to make a switch, do it earlier. And I'm sure who Bryce's father is has something to do with it.

As for the Dumbledores...the first actor passed away. I'm sure he would've remained if he hadn't. :)

Permalink Reply by Jessica Brown on July 29, 2009 at 12:02pm

http://www.nj.com/entertainment/celebrities/index.ssf/2009/07/bryce...
More info about it, and a cool pic, and more info about the "scheduling conflict"...If I was an actor and could work with Dustin Hoffman, I prolly would...oh well.

Permalink Reply by starzcc on July 29, 2009 at 1:06pm

Well after a night to digest this news , of which i was devistated i have changed my stance. However, I do believe that something happened. I don't believe it was a "scheduling conflict" as they want to say. And with Rachelles silence this is my theory. I think she got paid off to "say" "scheduling conflict" I mean seriously she wasnt that big of a star to pass up the role which would define her. With that said. I loved her as Victoria but..... honestly she wasnt in twilight that much AND didnt have that many lines. Maybe (and god i know im about to get bashed for this so i apologize in advance) just maybe She couldnt cut it. Eclipse for Victoria is a big role. MAYBE, The casting director did not think she could live up to the role. And in turn paid her off to say scheduling conflict to avoid fans with pitchforks:-) Me and my daughter debated this for a while last night and honestly after i seen what Bryce has done and (yes jessica im that old too lol) that she is ron howards daughter I have to believe that they are just trying to make the best movie ever. I have complete faith in summit as well as David Slade not to dissapoint us. We all were freaking out about changes and them messin up New Moon and I must say from all the clips and trailer I believe They will do us all proud. We just have to have faith :-) and oh. November isnt coming quick enough lol.

Permalink Reply by Danika Naiyer (AKA Tanya C.) on July 29, 2009 at 1:37pm

I won't bash you starzcc. I agree with you and I'm sure the director/producers don't want to run the risk of disappointing Twilight Saga fans.

Permalink Reply by Kristie Martin on July 29, 2009 at 7:48pm

I think we should giver the benefit of the doubt. Who knows she maybe good I hope she comes to kick some ass. She has some big shoes to fill.