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ACCESS HOLLYWOOD: RACHELLE LEFEVRE SPEAKS ABOUT RECAST

Posted July 29th, 2009 By: Team Switzerland 98 Comments »

As I’m sure none of you have been living in a cave, we all know that the role of Victoria has been recast. Yesterday we received Summit’s press release and today we have a statement (via Access Hollywood) from Rachelle herself. Read below for more:

“I was stunned by Summit’s decision to recast the role of Victoria for ‘Eclipse,’” Rachelle said in a statement to Access Hollywood.

On Tuesday, Summit announced that Bryce Dallas Howard would be taking on the role in “Eclipse,” due in May 2010.

“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.”

The star concluded her statement with a regretful tone.

“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.







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  • Twilmom

    Well, less than 24 hours later, this is no surprise. Most of us, if not all, suspected that this news stunk of a belch bellowed by a bloated belly of the new bastard son of Hollywood, Summit Entertainment.

    There is no legitimate basis for recasting Rachelle Lefevre. It has to do with numbers but they are not on a calendar. This is needless, wrong and serves another purpose.

    We love to support our Twilight by purchasing all the lovely Twilight merchandise. Well people, buying all this material is feeding the fat cat, it is not going to get us the film we want. I don’t have to see the movie 4 times, I don’t have to buy 2 DVDs to be sure I get all the special features, they are out there for free, I can design my own t-shirts, buttons, bags, jewelry etc. They think we are a mindless crowd following a pied piper, I don’t think we are, I’m not.

  • M3lla

    Ther’s a pettion to get her back….i signed it and u should to

    god stupid summitt!!!!!

  • jess

    It’s really coincidental that at the same time Taylor, Rob, and Kristen were in Japan promoting Twilight, so was Bryce promoting her movie there too. I am very curious who were the ones to ACTUALLY come up with this brainstorm to replace Rachelle. Makes you wonder.

  • taylor

    i was shocked when i first heard this. Summit made a HUGE mistake by replacing her for only 10 days. Summit is going to be flooded with emails and phone calls due to this and i hope they get what they diserve.

  • Amy

    I knew in my heart when I heard this last night that it was not Rachelle’s decision!

    We need to make our voices heard! There may be nothing we can do, but I refuse to keep silent over what Summit has done to Rachelle! She has worked too hard for this movie franchise to be treated this way.

    I’m furious beyond words at the way Summit has treated Rachelle. I will send emails to everyone, as well as write letters.

    My voice WILL be heard!

  • miss_amanda

    I tried to send my email a couple times, once as a group email, and the second time I tried to send it to each of them individually and it says they don’t exist. I’m frustrated.

  • Lee

    I can’t believe that Summit would recast Rachelle. At first I was ok with it since they said that Rachelle had other commitments. But to recast, only because she wouldn’t be able to work 10 days out of the 3 months of filming, is freaking ridiculous. It’s not like they can’t film some parts of the movie while she is working on her other project. And to be honest, Victoria doesn’t really make an appearance till the end of the book. I seriously question Summit’s decision. It seems that all they care about is how much money they will make. I loved Rachelle as Victoria. That’s just someone you can’t replace. I do hope they reconsider and get her back on. It’s nothing against Bryce, but like all of you say Rachelle is Victoria! Bring her back Summit.

  • Alaina

    I cannot believe that they replaced her. She was completely intune with her character and loved Twilight. I think they will regret this decision. No offense to the new actress but I do not think that she will be able to pull it of. Rachelle has been with the saga and knows what Victoria needs. I am so disappointed. I hope that it doesn’t have a negatice impact on Eclipse.

  • agus

    seriously!? all this “scheduling conflict” for just 10 days she was doing another movie?! and they just recast the role? BS! I don’t buy it for a sec, I don’t know what’s Summit problem but they are all a bunch of idiots, Rachelle was THE PERFECT VICTORIA! I can’t believe they did this to her! she even rejected other projects to be in Eclipse! gosh, Im so angry my face is all red. She should sue them! I mean, didn’t she had a contract or something? we gotta do something people, Summit will be hearing from us and they’ll wish they’d kept Rachelle

  • cj

    wtf???
    I agree with many when we say this is really shitty, sorry if I can’t say that. I mean TEN DAYS isn’t something to fire someone over. I’ve become increasingly dissapointed with Summit. They seem to get rid of people if things aren’t going their way. You never replace a cast in a series and it’s like they DON’T GET THAT. I’m just really angry and had a feeling she was going to be let go. Why? No idea. We love Rachelle and to us she is Victoria! She is so passionate about the character and I hate to see her go. I will be sending my letters and emails. It works!!

  • kirsten

    I’m sure that someone will correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t it up to the Director as to what sequences get filmed when? Perhaps the real problem is that the locate that David Slade has chosen is unavailable outside of the 10 days that Rachelle would be filming the other project.

    Ofcourse this could all be someone’s idea of shifting the focus of the media’s attention away from the “Are they aren’t they in an off screen relationship” of Rob and Kristen.

    While I think Summit are making a big mistake, I would be more upset if they recast Bella, Edward or Jacob.

    I definitely think there is still more to this story than we’ve been told

  • Ashleigh

    REALLY? REALLY SUMMIT? WTF????!!!!

    Come-on why would you do that she is the best victoria and replaseing her is a discrase and who you replased her with I mean come-on! ReallY!? Ugh, summit this is the worst thing you have ever done! EVER! I am so going to go emial every single one of them and start B*tchin! ALOT! Thank yall for gettin the E-mails. >=[

  • PrincessJen

    This is a complete outrage. Summit needs to start rethinking their marketing schemes, because at this rate, it’s sees to be going downhill and some fans will definitely be alienated. What’s next, recasting Edward? Such BS.

  • Rachel

    I love the idea of wating to see New Moon ten days.

  • Jen

    Attention Summit Entertainment:

    The recasting of the character of Victoria in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is UNACCEPTABLE. Your blatant disregard for the Twilight fan base and for the actors who so brilliantly bring our beloved characters to life is an insult to all of us. Your underhanded tactics in regards to releasing this information are telling as to your soulless nature on this subject, choosing to wait until just a few short weeks before shooting begins and releasing the news byte in the late hours of the night.

    You may see the Twilight Nation as a cash cow, but we are also intelligent, loyal, and resourceful people. Removing Rachelle Lefevre without cause and without class is something that we will not stand for as a fanbase.

    Reinstate Rachelle Lefevre.

    Signed,

    The Twilight Nation

  • Anna

    Ok guys! I just sent an email to Erik Feig that demanded *ahem* REQUESTED that another statment be released as to why exactly rachelle couldn’t keep her part. i also put in a good word for Rachelle and asked them to give back her role

    I went for passive aggressive, but with more passive than aggressive and i encourage you all to do the same. We will get no where by screaming in thier faces. Be professional, be calm, and they’ll be way more likely to consider!!!!!!

    START WRITING THOSE LETTER!!!!!!!!!! THE MORE THE BETTER!!!!!!!

  • Kay

    Look…I think this sucks just as much as the rest of you do. The people at Summit are a bunch of jerks. It is all about money folks. She was costing them more for each movie so when they saw a chance (scheduling conflict) they got rid of her. We can all sign petitions and email big wigs but the truth is…they have the power. That is right…I said it THEY have the power and we don’t. We may think we do…but seriously. Are any of you going to boycott New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn because they let her go. Hell no. You know you won’t. So they could really care less what is said by the fans. It is sad but true. If they let go Rob or Kristen or Taylor…then fans may boycott…but for a supporting character…I doubt it. I will miss Rachelle…she is a great Victoria and this is a shame, but let’s not delude ourselves into thinking that Summit gives a rats a**.

  • Jen

    RT @twisource Hold on folks, Summit is sending us a revised statement. They asked us to take down the one we just posted. Stay tuned…

    Keep tweeting, emailing, IM-ing. Let’s do it, Twi-Hards! Show Summit who they work for! (US!)

  • weni15

    WOW…only ONE day has passed that I didn’t check on this site..and BAM!!!!Rachel got replaced!!!How in the freaking Twilight-Summit-Universe did that happen????I don’t have anything with Bryce..to be honest I think that I haven’t watched any movie of hers to judge her as an actress..so I’ll pass on that.

    I just think that bringing a NEW actress for a role that has been there since the first book and movie, a character that is so important and engrossed in the story..that when we think about Victoria..Rachel would always pop out of our mind. And Summit doing this is WRONG!!!!!It’s like them saying that they can replace people in the cast whenever they want even if that actress/actor has been there already from the very beggining. This is very scary..

    I’m really sad for Rachelle right now…she is very dedicated to her role as Victoria..and not seeing her in Eclipse..is just…BS!!!!To BRYCE…I honestly wish her luck..this is just the beggining of a very very long ride with the cast and the fans.

  • Darlene

    At this point, it wouldnt matter who was recast or replaced in any of the movies. The first Twilight movie set the precedence for the rest of the series. Replace or recast any of them and it just throws things out of sync. I would feel the same for anyone in the current cast. Doesnt matter if it the top 3 (Kristen, Rob or Taylor)or someone from the school. It should all remain the same just like Harry Potter. I’ve always appreciated seeing their cast grow up. None of them have been replaced except for when someone dies. They’re all very important at this point. These people are the voice and faces that have been given to the books. Why mess with a good thing. RALLY ON TWIHARDS!!!

    Darlene

  • Britt

    Okay, I liked Bryce in Spider-Man 3 but I absolutely hate it when they change the actors in movies. It ruins it. And Rachelle was amazing as Victoria. Plus she’s Canadian like me.

  • Lisa – 40 is the new 30

    Summit – wake up and grow up! Rachelle had every single right to respond to their ridiculous claims. Summit wanted a BIG NAME person in, and so they hired that BIG NAMED persons DAUGHTER – Bryce. They didn’t give Rachelle a chance. They wanted her out and found a way. Summit – give us a break – ten days??? Really??? Don’t insult us as fans. I’m 45 years old and a huge fan of the books and movies and am simply insulted by your callous re-casting because of your own selfishness.

  • Marina

    Jen I loved the email you wrote! Hope you sent it to everyone! =]

  • Ashlie

    Hey Guys! Here r some emails n adresses 4 u guys so we can help 2 get rachelle bck!!

    Summit Entertainment
    Address: 1630 Stewart ST, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Phone: (310) 828 4132

    Administrative Contact :
    Tseng, Mimi
    summitent@EARTHLINK.NET
    2308 BROADWAY
    SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-2916
    US
    Phone: 310-315-6047
    Fax: 310-828-4132

    EFeig@summit-ent.com,
    NKirkpatrick@summit-ent.com,
    VMayer@summit-ent.com,
    Wyck@templehillent.com,
    Paul@pcommgroup.com,
    RFriedman@summit-ent.com,
    PWachsberger@summit-ent.com,
    BHayward@summit-ent.com,
    DGarrett@summit-ent.com,
    RHohauser@summit-ent.com,
    RFay@summit-ent.com,
    SNickerson@summit-ent.com

    Comon guys!! The more help the betta!! Send this 2 as much people as u can so we can help save rachelle!!! We need 2 do all we can to help cuz this is all BS on Summits fault n we can eaither help them or hurt them n quite frankly its leading to were the vulturi need 2 b involved! They really wouldnt b this big if Twilight didnt put them on the map so please get all the help u can! We can do it Twiuniverse!!!

  • Sandra

    Guys come on!!! Help us with the petittion!!! We can make it!!! First is a director who is anti-twilight and now this??? Seriusly, are they thinking we’re going to believe what they’re saying!!!!
    NO, Summit: we DON’T believe you!!!
    10 days!! just 10 days!!! come on!!! you didn’t even know when you were to start filming Eclipse!!! You said at the END of august!!!! What a lie!!! WE WANT RACHELLE, too many fans are going to hate this Howard actress!! We just don’t want her!!!!!

    PLease sign and share the link!!!

    http://www.petitiononline.com/Summit1/petition.html

    WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING!!!!

    twilighters help us share this info and to get more signatures!!!!

  • theshadow

    I have worked in the film industry for 15 years at major studios, and this is possibly the stupidest move since Jack Warner recast Julie Andrews for MY FAIR LADY. Here is an actress who embodies the part, who has worked her a$$ off, is well liked by everyone, and has done major publicity.

    Would Warners recast Alan Rickman as Snape because he does Broadway? Summit is having a childish fit because Rachelle is doing another movie. What they don’t understand is the power of fandom: flood them with emails, call, and sign the petition. This has worked to bring back TV shows from the dead and it may very well work here. The only reason Taylor survived is because of the fans. WE CAN DO IT!!!!

  • melissa

    i’m responding to “jess” i dont think that taylor, rob, or kristen had anything to do with this choice made by summit. i think its stupid you would even think that. rachelle and taylor are very close the entire cast is.
    i can’t even believe summit made this rediculous desicion. i’m disgusted, no one even heard of summit until Twilight, they did nothing until now and they’re completely screwing over all of us fans, i also want to know what David slade and Stephenie think about this…b/c i think they should have a say in it.

  • sierra

    That’s total crap. No one can do the part better than she can. It really makes me not want to go watch Eclipse! Its summit’s loss. And I will definatly look out for her movies in the future.
    If they were smart they’d bring her back. She is the one and only Victoria in my mind!

  • Lisa – 40 is the new 30

    Sign this online petition to bring back Rachelle

    http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/rachelleinecpliseyes/

  • newborn1863

    Well,Isn’t this a kick in the balls~ As I said yesterday,I really didn’t think Rachelle was the one to quit.And,for her to do this press release she is just as f-ed in the head about the whole thing as we are,although I would love to see her continue,I think a petition is just going to make her feel worse and more degraded,let her move on.Obviously Summit is using big names in the name of Capital gain. F-ers!!

  • Raquel

    I think this is pathetic and disrespectful not only for her but us the fans that had been totally ignored. We bound already with all the characters and expect that until the end of the last movie. Is mean that for proposes that we don’t even have a clue what may be, other than selfishness and arrogance, Summit decided change Rachelle Lefevre

  • Rachel

    Awww, I feel like crying :( xx

  • acacia

    You know what is really annoying? Certain other, incredibly popular Twilight sites will not let you post comments about the Rachelle debacle. Also, certain other sites refuse to take any side or allow petitions. Ummm…are they getting paid by Summit? Thanks for always letting us speak our mind TA. You are, and have always been, my favorite Twilight site!

  • Renee

    TEAM RACHELLE!
    I officially hate Summit for this.

  • Zanda Marie

    WOW! I cannot believe Summit would do that. I know of Bryce Dallas Howard and I’ve seen her in many movies. She is a great actress, but I just think that Rachelle could pull off Victoria sooooo much better. That’s so wrong!!

  • Dina

    No! She was PERFECT for the role! The new actress doesn’t have the cat-likeness about her that Victoria needs!! PLus, Eclpse is where Victoria shines through! Bring back Rachelle!!

  • georgie

    summit is stupid, Totally team RACHELLE she is the only VICTORIA WE NEED.
    i was well annoyed when they filmed new moon in vancouver and the houses looked different even tht bugged me so they cannot re cast someone unless the original is critically ill or dead, especially half way thru da movies. so bring bak RACHELLE and stop being to extreme summit. u will lose fans which equals $$$$$$.

    HELP US BRING BAK RACHELLE

  • Katie

    We seriously need to fight for Rachelle! She was the BEST Victoria! I don’t want that other chick playing her!

    I think we all need to contact Summit and fight for Rachelle and get her part back. This isn’t right. It was only a 10 day shoot!! Ugh.

  • http://twilightersanonymous.com/access-hollywood-rachelle-lefevre-issues-statement-about-eclipse-recast.html Mich

    I hate it when they replace an origninal actor from a movie. Have you ever seen Speed 1 and then Speed 2? (my pt.– without the orginal Keanu Reaves the 2nd movie sucked. Victoria’s role would have been a big one in Eclipse. Wish Summit would reconsider, but the other actor has already probrably signed a contract. I would be hurt too if I was Rachelle.

    Mich

  • Natasha

    This is bogus. Rachelle rocked, and I saw the person that they put in instead in the Terminator, and she is so not a Victoria. Bring back Rachelle!!!!!!!!!

  • darlenecullen

    Come on guys email like crazy!!!!! I just sent mine to them,with a few nasty words. This is so crazy to change an actor NOW. There can be no other Victoria!!!!!!

  • jdhuston

    My fellow Twilight fans! So, I”m sitting here having an epipany…. boycotting New Moon will NOT affect a change…I mean…they start shooting the film this month! What else can we do? Have we heard anything new? Have we affected a change yet? I have composed a letter as many of you have imploring them to rethink this dastard decision which makes no sense! Forcing an ultimatum never works…flexibility and open mindedness…tenants of the Cullens does. On that note, I have to go walk my dog…and think of more pro-active Twilight thoughts!

  • Nalia

    that makes me feel sad.. :(

  • Pandulse

    summit must not realize the power of twilighters hehe :) dont mess twilighters HA!!!!

  • tracie

    I agree with you all….How stupid is Summit? Really stupid. I’ve signed petition and have emailed the ‘powers that be’…It won’t help since they’ve already made their decision.

  • neetabug

    I’m stunned! What’s with Summit? What on earth did Rachelle do to deserve this? She’s always been accommodating with promo schedules as far as I can see…she’s very popular with all fans…also with the cast and crew…and she’s passed up opportunities to keep to the Twilight schedule.
    Summit execs are a bunch of twits – honestly! First they get a set against Catherine Hardwicke, now Rachelle. Who are they going to replace for Breaking Dawn – I shudder to think!

  • kachelle severt

    truthfully twilight’s eclipse wont be the same without her she is one of the best people ever and really its not that big of a deal 10 day out of like 3 months and if it was Edward or Bella they would work around those days. seriously the stupid company was probably paid off by Bryce’s daddy and its total BS because Rachelle deserves her part…. and already like 103 people in my school say they r disappointed and wont watch twilight anymore because of this change

  • PolarPrincess

    I have been away travelling and upon returning I have waiting with bated breath for the release of Twilight – Eclipse only to discover Rachelle has been replaced. WHAT A TRAVESTY!!! I wonder how Bryce managed to obtain the role? I have to be honest…the film is a real disappoinment…Summit are obviously doing a dreadful job in more ways than one!!

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