Late last week we learned that Dakota Fanning is in reported talks to appear in the upcoming Twilight sequel New Moon and today we have a bit of confirmation that the talks are underway. People magazine reports that Dakota believes that it would be a “fantastic experience” for her if she were able to secure a role in New Moon:
Dakota Fanning is ready to bare her fangs as vampire Jane in the Twilight sequel New Moon. “I really hope it works out,” Fanning, 14, told Hitfix.com while promoting her current thriller, Push. “It would be a really fantastic experience, I’m sure.” Just last week it was reported the young star was offered the role sans audition because director Chris Weitz is so confident that Fanning is right for the part. Talk about a perfect fit: A member of the deadly Volturi, the Jane character is described in a casting notice as a petite blonde with a “Botticelli angel-like face [and] crimson irises.” If everything falls into place, Fanning will join returning stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner. Filming begins in March in the U.S. and Italy, with New Moon set to open in November.
OK, so at this point we know that A.) the negotiations for her to play Jane are underway and B.) that she wants the role. Methinks the role is hers if the money is right. I understand that these negotiations usually come down to the money … and Dakota Fanning is already a big name (relative to the other actors thus far cast in Twilight and New Moon) so she’s gonna need a bit o’ change to sign on. Something tells me that they’ll pay up … for the most part, reaction to Dakota playing Jane has been really positive. I suspect we’ll hear an announcement soon (again, if the money is right) that the part is hers.
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Works for me!
Everyone on the big LJ communities for Twilight have been predicting this since before the FIRST movie was even cast. She was everyones first pick too. So I’m glad to see it’s more than likely going to happen. They’d definitely shell out the cash for Dakota. I think she’d make a phenominal Jane.
you’re too good for this shit don’t do it
jadedkitten….money is money! I mean Dakota is good actress but I mean if she is the one showing intrest then she should go for it. I know alot people want them to cast no name actors but sometimes you need a familiar face too…
When did she grow up?? I still think of her in Man on Fire (I think that’s the name – the one with Denzel). Seeing her grown like this makes me feel old…
This girl went through a weird looking faze and now she looks GREAT!!!
hmm i think she fits the part, can’t wait for the movie!
dang. dakota’s hot. edward cullen …who…?
…dang.
I can see her playing Jane!My daughter was excited when I told her since she is a big fan of Dakota.she;s definatly a positive role model unlike Slutty Cyrus
She’s going to be so great in this role. I can’t wait!
i think she’s starting to look too old. a few years ago would have been perfect. we’ll see……..
She is adorable. But about the money..you never know. Some established actors accept less money for a project that they feel passionate about.
Is it just me, or does she look a little like the girl from Heroes in that first picture? (Yes, i realize I’ll probably catch shiz for not remembering her name…)
i cannot believe she’s only 14. would’ve never guessed it
ITA Kat. She looks too OLD for the part of Jane and too tall. :-/
she is so gorgeous now after her awkward phase. go girl!
i still think its a bad to bring in a big name to the series..it did just fine without household names. and im with Tiffany..she looks to old to how i pictured Jane…IMHO.
omg i LOVE dakota!
she’s so down to earth and a amazing role model.
she’ll be perfect as jane!
Man she grew out of that awkward phase fast. She looks amazing. It’s so great to see a young actress looking and acting age appropriate. Stay sweet Dakota!