Wednesday, July 29, 2009


'Twilight' Casting News: Bryce Dallas Howard Replacing Rachelle Lefevre In 'Eclipse'

by Access Hollywood    July 28, 2009

Photo credit: Gary Gershoff/George Pimentel/Wireimage.com LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Bryce Dallas Howard is joining the "Twilight" franchise.

The "Terminator Salvation" star will replace Rachelle Lefevre in the role of Victoria, according to Summit Entertainment, which produces the vampire film series based on the books by Stephenie Meyer.

"We are incredibly happy that Bryce has agreed to come into the franchise," Erik Feig, Summit's President of Worldwide Production and Acquisitions, said in a statement to Access Hollywood. "Rachelle brought 'Victoria' to great screen life and Bryce will bring a new dimension to the character. The franchise is lucky to have such a talented actress as Bryce coming in to fill the role."

Summit said Rachelle would not be continuing on as Victoria, an evil vampire out for revenge over the death of her lover, due to scheduling conflicts.