THE INSIDER: DAKOTA FANNING TALKS ‘TWILIGHT’ SEQUEL

Posted January 24th, 2009 By: Team Switzerland 67 Comments »

We’ve been hearing rumors of Dakota Fanning joining the cast of ‘New Moon’ as Jane, but what does Dakota herself have to say about the rumors? The Insider was lucky enough to get her opinion on the matter, and her response is below:

Dakota tells us that though contracts haven’t been signed, she does hope to join the cast of ‘New Moon.’ She says she’s a big fan of the movie â€˜Twilightâ€™ and would really like to play a vampire, namely the sadistic Jane from Stephenie Meyer’s book series.

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Well, we’d heard that she had been offered the role of Jane, but now we hear that she’s actually interested! For me, this is very cool news because I like Dakota and think that she would be great as Jane. I know many agree, but I know many also disagree!

So TAers, what do you think about this? Now that it seems like things are getting closer to Dakota securing the role, how do you feel?

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anonymous

what can I say? Dakota Fanning is BETTER THAN THE WHOLE TWILIGHT CAST TOGETHER! Don’t get me wrong: I love the cast, they are great. But she’s an AMAZING ACTRESS! She’s “Oscar material”, definetely.

I would say this is a very small role, and she deserves sooooo much more!!! But if she wants it: it’s AN HONOR for all of us TO HAVE SUCH A GREAT ACTRESS PLAYING JANE!!
alice13

I think in terms of acting skills, Dakota Fanning would be a good choice. But I liked how in Twilight they didn’t have such well-known
actors, but they were awesome.
Jenny

What we need is a fresh, new face for Jane!

I mean, how fair is it that she just gets offered the part without any auditions?!
Emma

I kinda like the idea of Dakota as Jane. I can definitely see it. She also has the acting ability to be good at the role.

But Dakota is still at an age where just a year will make a huge difference in her appearance. So between New Moon and Breaking Dawn, which will be roughly a two year difference, she’s going to age from the ‘just out the tween stage’ look to a young lady look. 15/16 to 17/18 is a big difference. I know I changed a huge amount in the small length of time.

Jane, being a vampire, not going to age even a minute bit.

That’s the only grumble I have really. It’s all about the continuity.

I’d really like to see who else they’re going to bring on soon .
amitiel

Fanning too well known?

I agree. Though, I think she would do a fine job. I like the idea of an unfamiliar face much better though.

Just saw Inkheart. Consider Eliza Bennett! I think she would fit the role well and she’s not a famous face.
Kelly

I honestly think she would make a wonderful Jane! I definitely think she could pull it off. Her acting ability makes the idea of her being Jane even better!
Amanda

I like Dakota, she’s a very talented young actress and would love to see how she would portray Jane. Jane is supposed to be young anyway, didn’t the book say like a 13 year old? Can’t remember.
stash

I agreee with emma! I COULD CARE LESS WHO WAS CAST AS JANE AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT LOOK LIKE THEY AGE AS THEY SAY IN THE BOOKS. I AGREE THAT SHE WILL CHANGE FROM 2 YEARS FROM NOW. HER FACE WILL BE SLIMMER AND SHE WILL BE MORE ADULT LIKE THAN SHE LOOKS NOW! I DO THINK THAT SHE IS A GOOD ACTRESS THOUGH! IF THEY HOPEFULLY DO MAKE A BREAKING DAWN SHE WOULD LOOK DIFFERENT THEN NEW MOON. I WOULD ALSO LIKE A UNKNOWN SO IT WOULD NOT CUT INTO THE BUDGET OF THE FILM, BUT IT’S WHAT THE DIRECTOR WANTS! ALSO YOU ALL WE HAVE TO REMEMBER STEPHANIE WILL BE THERE AT THE AUDITIONS TO HELP THE DIRECTOR FIND WHO WILL BE THE BEST FOR EACH CHARACTER! AND SHE DOES HAVE THE FINAL SAY IN WHAT GOES ON IN TE MOVIE AND WHO GETS THE PART! LOOK AT KELLAN THEY DIDN’T WANT HIM, BUT SHE SAID THAT SHE WANTED HIM AND WA LAH! THERE HE IS! CARLY I DO DISAGREE WITH YOU IN SOME WAYS BECAUSE I THINK ASHLEY GREENE WAS THE BEST CHOICE FOR ALICE BY FAR EVEN IF SHE IS A LITTLE TALL FOR THE PART! ALSO I THINK THAT NIKKI BRINGS ROSALIE TO LIFE QUITE WELL. AND I DO THINK THAT NIKKI IS VERY BEAUTIFUL FOR THE PART! SHE JUST HAS THAT LOOK TO HER! NO ONE IS GOING TO BE HAPPY WITH EVERYONE THAT IS IN THE MOVIE, BUT I AM HOPING IT WILL BE BETTER THAN TWILIGHT! I THINK ALAN RICKMAN WOULD BE AN AWESOME CHOICE FOR ONE OF THE 3 VOLTURI! EITHER ONE WOULD WORK! BECAUSE HE IS A GREAT ACTOR AT BEING MEAN, AND NASTY! I DO THINK BEN BARNES WOULD BE GOOD TOO! He has great acting ability that we have not even seen yet! you all have some really good choices, and i agree that in the end, I really think that the movie will be AWESOME! Everyone HAVE FAITH!
Tia

I feel terrible…I cannot stand Dakota Fanning, sorry but it’s true =(
Alice D

I totally agree with Vivi. I don’t think big name stars are the way to go in this movie and I don’t think Dakota would fit the part well enough. She’s a great actress but she just doesn’t have the right look and the money they would pay her is going to take away from better graphics I bet…
kate

yay!
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I dont think she is supposed to be depicted as her own age..only look young.. i think she will pull it off
Kelly

Twilight was such a good movie. i honestly feel that since this movie was such a success at the box office now they want to go and cast all of these famous people to be in New Moon. if this movie would not have did as good as it did..there would be no famous actors looking to jump on the Twilight bandwagon. i loved this movie because they kept it simple. no real superstars. you learned to appreciate those who were in the movie for their acting talent. does robert pattinson mean anything..hello????? he was literally an overnight success. i dont have anything against dakota fanning. i think putting in all of these famous actors would honestly just ruin the movie. Summit Entertainment should stay with new and upcoming actors. with all of the money that Twilight made it seems to work. dont change a good thing.
I support Robert Pattinson

SHE’LL RUIN IT FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why can’t they get someone new, like how Ashley Greene was, no one new about her untill she came in Twilight.
Why can’t they get someone new who hasn’t been in much before so if someone who already dosen’t like them and has already judges them won’te be unhappy, like me.
It’s so not fair, HALE NO!!!!!!!!!! I WILL NOT GO THROUGH THIS!!!!!
DAMN YOU DAKOTA FANNING!!!!!!
(i Love the twilight series very much, it is basically my life. Why does a little thing like this affect me so badly???!!!!
Great, now I’m goinng pscycho.
Goodbye, I’m going to go crawl up in a dark corner and cry.)
I support Robert Pattinson

Okay, Hi. I’m sorry TA.
I’ve been complaining about Dakota playing Jane and saying “I’ll go emo.” But I looked at a few pictures and just want to apologise.
I’ve realised that alot of people want her to play her, and she looks good for her, I guess. I ‘m not on her side though, but if she gets the part I guess, I’ll be happy, even though I’ll have an everlasting grudge for new moon, but anyway, before I start complainging. I’m sorry.
poppy

omg if dakota does get to play it she would be sooooo lucky i would love to star in twilight i think she will be good in it. but there are other easons people might not want her in it. but i think it will be good xx hope she does well all tho im insanely and madly jealous xx i hope new moon is good altho edward is gone not very pleased with that but i will still be good xx
Amanda

I don’t think Dakotal is good for the part. She is toooo known and she takes away from the originality of the movie. Yes all the other actors have been in other movies but they were insignificants and not very well know, versus Dakota. I think a fresh face would have brought in more ORIGINALITY to The New Moon. Oh well….