We mentioned this morning that fan favorite Rachelle Lefevre had suddenly been recast in the third installment of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Fans have been dismayed, wondering how this could have happened. Many have sighted Rachelle’s enthusiasm to conclude her character, villainous Victoria’s, story arc in the next film.
Some details have been revealed that could shed some light on the situation, but we’re sure it won’t make the fans any less angry. Basically, what was mentioned about the scheduling conflicts was true: filming for Eclipse would overlap with the filming of Rachelle’s indie project, Barney’s Version.
However, reports are saying that the studio, Summit Entertainment, may have intentionally done this in order to recast the red-headed actress with someone cheaper. Rachelle would have received a hefty raise for Eclipse and in order to cut corners (and probably afford Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart), Summit let Rachelle go.
A source reveals that this will not only be a heavy blow for fans, but also for the cast as she has become somewhat of the “mother hen” for her younger cast mates.
“They’d all come and talk to her about everything,” says a source. “She knew all the drama on and off set. And she is one of the easiest people there to deal with. She never complains, does whatever anyone asks, and she has a good head on her shoulders.”
Hollywood is a dirty business!
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