Twilight CastJust like many “Twilight” fans out there, Rachelle Lefevre — the Canadian who plays the evil red-headed vampire in “Twilight” and “New Moon” — was just as shocked to find out her character Victoria has been recast.

“I was stunned by Summit’s decision to recast the role of Victoria for ‘Eclipse,’ ” said Lefevre in a statement released Wednesday (July 29). The statement was released less than 24 hours after Summit Entertainment announced the Canadian actress would be replaced by “Lady in the Water” star Bryce Dallas Howard in the third “Twilight” installment.

“I was fully committed to the ‘Twilight’ saga and to the portrayal of Victoria,” the statement continued. “I turned down several other film opportunities and, in accordance with my contractual rights, accepted only roles that would involve very short shooting schedules.”

She sites her small role in a Dustin Hoffman/ Paul Giamatti film called “Barney’s Version” is conflicting with the “Eclipse’s” schedule.

“My commitment to ‘Barney’s Version’ is only 10 days,” the actress explained. “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 10 days and would not accommodate me.”






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