Rumor: Dakota Fanning in Talks for 'New Moon'?
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Since I know better than anybody the wrath of a Twilight fan scorned, I'm just going to get straight to the point: Marc Malkin over at E! has reported that Dakota Fanning has been offered the role of Jane in the upcoming sequel, New Moon. Malkin writes, "I can exclusively report that the 14-year-old child star-she turns 15 on Feb. 23-is in talks to play Jane opposite Robert Pattinson & Co. in New Moon." Oh, there's more -- not only did Malkin drop the bomb about Ms. Fanning joining in on the angst, but according to his source "There were no auditions, they just offered it to her outright, and now they're in negotiations. They've been going back and forth."New Moon will center on Bella (Kristen Stewart) dealing with the abrupt departure of Edward Cullen (Robert Pattison), but she is soon drawn back into the world of things that go 'bump in the night' (enter a bitter and sadistic little bloodsucker named Jane). In a recently leaked casting notice, Jane was described as "blonde with a "Botticelli angel-like face...[and] crimson irises. While fellow Vulture guards Demetrio & Felix are three times the size of her, they are terrified of her." I don't know about you, but I actually think that Fanning could pull this off.
For once, though, it looks like fans could be happy with the role going to Fanning, and there was even an online petition created by fans demanding Summit give Fanning the role -- then again, there's an online petition for anything these days. One thing is for sure: if Fanning does sign on, I think fans can feel a lot more confident in her acting chops than in some of the other names that have been tossed around.
So now I leave the floor to the fans: sound off below and tell us what you think about Ms. Fanning taking over as one of the baddest Volturi on the block...
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
1-22-2009 @ 12:14PM
Kristin said...
I absolutely love Dakota fanning but she is definitely not a good choice for jane….she is honestly too old….and when u cut and dye her hair she wont have the innocent Dakota blonde hair appeal (she wont be innocent and “beautiful” looking….maybe to put her as renata or heidi…jane and alec should be under 10 years old
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1-22-2009 @ 1:37PM
Matt said...
I love Dakota Fanning because she is very talented, intelligent and sweet girl! She is not afraid of anything and she will do it. I would love to see her as vampire because it reminds me of Kirsten Dunst from Interview with a Vampire. I see some ppl said that she is to "OLD" ? lol, fyi ppl, you are wrong because age have nothing to do with it and there is no age limit. Dakota is 14 and thats not old duh! it means young so get over it! :)
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1-23-2009 @ 12:58AM
Steph said...
I'm liking this choice a lot. She's definitely able to toe the line between creepy and cute (in a haunting, disturbing way). The age is perfect IMO. My only other choice would be Annasophia Robb (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Bridge to Terabithia). She's got a very interesting face.
The debate really is, if Dakota plays Jane, who should be Alec? I haven't heard any rumblings, but I think Freddie Highmore (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Finding Neverland). Maybe too young? What do you think?
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1-23-2009 @ 1:01PM
Charice said...
he is not too young...haven't you seen the spiderwick chronicles he is getting older looking quickly
1-24-2009 @ 10:40PM
Yesenia said...
Dakota Fanning is a great actress...Abviously she is young pretty &nd has beautiful eyes she would be absolutly perfect for this part...Hello people she is only 14 if you consider her old then what do you consider young (5?).....Exactly so i really do hope they have Dakota Fanning as Jane in the movie because she would be perfect
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1-27-2009 @ 3:57PM
denise said...
***I am reli intrested in playing Jane in New Moon and the rest of the Twilight series. I think I would be perfect for the part as Jane because I already have brown hair, I'm about 5 ft, I'm also 14 turning 15 this year. I am as pale as pale white can get. Also I understand the part of Jane because I have read the books and have practiced lines from the book in the mirror. :D And the best part is I love to act and be the center of attention. I reli want this part more then anything I wanted before. If Dakota doesn't take the part then, please contact Chris Weitz and let him know I am intrested and would love to audition for him. I do understand that it is like one and in a billion chance. But, I will never know unless I try. I believe by giving me a chance, you won't be disappointed. My email address is hottie3737@gmail.com ********
Thanks!
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