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Dakota Fanning In Her Own Words
By Twilight_News | January 24, 2009
Access Hollywod has a quote from Dakota:
“I don’t think they’ll have to put a lot of makeup on me,” she joked. “I’m pretty white already.”
A couple of months back, MTV asked Dakota Fanning what she thought about the Twilight craze.
Dakota had experienced a bit of the Twilight craze first hand because she was at Comic Con in July 2008 in connection with her upcoming film Push. She actually had to be escorted in past the screaming Twilight fans because a major traffic snarl had her late for her scheduled appearance. The fans definitely made an impression.
Entertainment Tonight actually talked directly to Dakota in an exclusive:
"Dakota tells ET that although contracts haven’t been signed, she does hope to join the cast of ‘New Moon.’ She tells us she’s a big fan of the movie ‘Twilight’ and would really like to play a vampire, namely the sadistic bloodsucker Jane."
IESB has also spoken with Dakota who is confirming that she is in talks for New Moon.
Granted, it doesn’t seem like the ink is dry on the contracts, but in general stars don’t talk about an upcoming project unless they are really interested in doing it, and it’s almost a done deal. It’s considered bad form otherwise.
January 24th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
thats fudging amazing
January 24th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
she’d better read them! i’m kind of amazed she hadn’t!
January 24th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Dakota playing Jane, that’s fine I guess. I saw on people.com a few guys who they wanted people to vote on(maybe just people.com, maybe the options they chose are legitimate) but all of the guys they chose are waaay to old to play Alec in my opinion.
I wish they would have chosen someone with a name for the role of Bella.
January 24th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Ilk. I really didn’t want her in our fun vamptastic world. Oh well. Not much we can do now that she’s talking about it, which means shes pretty much in. I was hoping we could avoid her entirely, being everything of hers i’ve seen wasn’t too thrilling. But i guess we’ll see. If can’t get much worse…
January 24th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
To tell you the truth, I don’t really like it.. She just doesn’t see right for Jane. I really enjoy her work, but I just don’t think she is right for the part. I guees it is to late now, but her look is all wrong. Hopefully the make up artists will do well on her, and her acting has improved since The Bridge to Terebitha. That was pretty horrible.
January 24th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
I think she will be GREAT for the movie. Jane is a small enough part and she brings some major talent and credibility. Good job Summit! Some people on a few other sites have mentioned Cameron Bright as a good potential Alec. I think he would be fantastic! Side by side, he could actually pass as Dakota’s brother (especially if they dye their hair to match).
http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/m/lupus_la_ball_020508/dakota_fanning_1848793.jpg
http://www.freewebs.com/pitbull_luver/Cameron%20Bright.jpg
January 24th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
I really like Dakota Fanning as an actress, and I think she could pull off Jane quite well. It’s difficult to get the youth and the depth (and “otherness”) that the character needs, but I think she can do it. Much better than some undiscovered Disney star who doesn’t have a lot of experience. Besides, I had Jane pegged as Dakota Fanning from the very first time I read the books, and I wasn’t even thinking of the movie- I was thinking of the mental image I had of the character.
January 24th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Meh, she’d be alright as Jane, but there’s not much to do since it’s almost a done deal anyways… Well, I just hope they find an awesome actor to play Alec — that’s not Lucas Grabeel that’s for sure.
January 24th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Twilitex57: “Hopefully the make up artists will do well on her, and her acting has improved since The Bridge to Terebitha. That was pretty horrible.”
FYI Dakota wasn’t in Bridge To Terabithia. That was Annasophia Robb.
January 24th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I’m not making any judgements until I see her one screen!
January 24th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
I really hope she dosnt play jane. i think that would be terrible.
January 24th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
I don’t feel Dakota Fanning is a good fit for Jane. She doesn’t seem to fit with the cast at all. She much more mainstream than the rest at this point in their careers and I would hate to see the critics overlook the talents of everyone else to focus on her. There is an actress on the Twilight Myspace page who looks perfect. I wish Summit would stop looking at a her as a box office draw and start looking for someone who actually fits the part. Keep the integrity of the book. Forget Dakota.
January 24th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
She might do a good job.Let’s just hope she does.
January 24th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Meh I wasn’t really a fan of her playing the part of Jane but there is not much we can do about it now. She has done a few movie rolls where she has had to put on a “serious” face before. Maybe she’ll work it out. One thing’s for sure they’re gonna have to put some serious make up on her to turn back time. She still looks a wee bit to old to play Jane. Also her hair will have to be dyed darker.
I don’t think they’ll be able to keep her for more then one movie though. She’s growing up fast, and as you all know vampires don’t age. They won’t be able to hide the fact she’s maturing into a young lady for long.
January 24th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
I have nothing against Dakota. I love her work, but I don’t think shes a Jane.
*and FYI for everyone who thought Jane was a Blond look at New Moon again. Pg 456
January 24th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
ugh! OKay seriously?
I HATE Dakota Fanning. I don’t think she’s a good actress at all and she would not be able to pull off Jane at all.
I think she would totally RUIN it.
January 24th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
I would really rather have Summit choose lesser known actors for the rest of the cast. It worked well before.
January 24th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
im all for whoever can fit the role best, whether its a known or unknown actress. I think Dakota works, Im willing to give her a try! After all she’ll be in the movie for what 15 - 20 mins? Im jsut praying that they get New Moon right, Twilight was good, but not really good. I want really good! lol
January 24th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
GRR why her??!! Doesn’t Jane have dark hair?? Dakota doesn’t have the talent of the look to be Jane.
January 24th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
oops I meant– *OR* the look to be Jane–
January 24th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
She is exactly how I pictured Jane.
January 24th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
I’m not crazy about the idea… but I am warming up to it.
January 24th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
I like Dakota Fanning to a certain degree, but I think she’s too statuesque to play Jane. I always pictured Jane as being kind of cherubic.
January 24th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
I find it funny that on the news about Vanessa Hudgens when everyone started worrying about the role of Jane in the comments, everyone one was pro-Dakota, and here, they notably…aren’t. Maybe Dakota is only considered better than Vanessa, but neither are considered agreeable?
January 24th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Wow! I’m actually really excited! I have a lot of faith in her! I also can’t wait to see her new movie, Push, it sounds good! She’s pretty much like how I pictured Jane. I think she’ll be a great Jane!
January 24th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
P.S.- To all you people out there debating the hair color topic, I’ve seen her brunette before. Actors constantly change their appearances to best fit the role of that character. I that doubt her being naturally blond will be a dire obstacle.
January 24th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
P.P.S.-I meant ‘I doubt that her,’ not ‘I that doubt her.’
January 24th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
i think that shed be okay for it.. she might seem to bubbly for it though.. she probably got it because she was in push and summit produced it.. im okay with dakota being in the movie.. just as long as vanessa hudgens dont get the part of leah.
January 24th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
i think that shed be okay for it.. she might seem to bubbly for it though.. she probably got it because she was in push and summit produced it.. just as long as vanessa hudgens doesnt get the part of leah.
January 24th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
SHE’S GOING TO RUIN NEW MOON. i agree. she’s a horrible jane. can’t they hold auditions for someeone actuallyy… ‘jane-ish’ like, omg. srsly!
January 24th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
It’s funny some people are doubting the cast already. It’s like the same thing all over again when the twilight cast for the 1st movie was announced. everyone was like, “WTF!! NO!!! NOT ROB! NOT KRISTEN!” and a lot of people ended up loving them.
January 24th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
per new moon– Jane is “as tiny as Alice”, with “pale brown hair trimmed short”, wide eyes and full lips. i’m not a huge fan of dakota, but i’ll give it a chance. to me, i never pictured jane *that* young looking, or looking anything at all like dakota fanning. i pictured her as a teen, the height of alice, who looked angelic and evil at the same time.
all the same, i’d rather have her than some disney pop star. at least dakota does actually have acting talent. jane is a character with a lot of potential- not a main character, but one whose image is important to the whole of the story–the same with all of the volturi. if she does a crap job as jane- it will detract from the whole film, no matter how little screen time she has.
as long as she acts the part well- i think it will work out. makeup and hair dye can take care of a lot.
*crosses fingers*
January 24th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
She’s amazing. I mean, she’s been nominated for awards that some adult actresses would kill for. She’s always been spoken highly of. She’s totally dedicated. I think she’s going to rock it. Dakota, keep at it
January 24th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
I think she is a really good actress! but no offense i would really hate to see her as jane…. I think that summit should get actors and actresses that are not really famous but can still act and know how do well in a movie like Twilight……Also i think Dakota is too young to play Jane because in New Moon they didn’t say that Jane was young just short like Alice:)
January 24th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
For everyone whining about her hair — THERE’S A THING CALLED HAIR DYE! They’ve USED is before!
I think she’ll do fine. I would RATHER have an unkown actor because I feel like that fits with the franchise better, but if the part goes to Dakota, then I’m okay with that.
They could have gotten somebody worse.
“but in general stars don’t talk about an upcoming project unless they are really interested in doing it, and it’s almost a done deal. It’s considered bad form otherwise.”
Hahahah. When it’s not a done deal, that’s when I call it a ‘Michael Copon’. *rolls eyes* He was running his mouth when he wasn’t even being CONSIDERED for the part.
January 24th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
But they also say that Jane is androgynous looking and almost TOO YOUNG to be turned.
I think that kind of verifies that she’s young.
January 24th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Amber Pederson ; I agree with you. I think that there really could be a person much wosrse than Dakota. She seems good enough for the part, and people, come on. SHE CAN DYE HER HAIR. big whoop.
January 24th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
This is not right. They need to take into considertation who’ll play Alec first. And for Chris, you should really do an audition first. yes shes been in many movies, but you’re smarter than to just cast someone like that.
January 24th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
umm i really think that the people that are casting New Moon will do a good job…maybe Dakota wasn’t my first ,second ,or third choice to be jane but she may surprise us
January 24th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
YESSSSS!! i would love fo Dakota to be Jane! That would be great! She is really talented, so I’m very excited
and I’m glad she’s a fan of the book too
I just hope that her managers or agent doesn’t ask for a big salary
but other than that I hope she gets the part
and for the people who don’t like the idea, well give her a chance! I agree with Jess; people didn’t want Rob to be Edward, but now we are like stalking him :p
so just give the girl a chance. if she ends up with the part and you don’t like it, well that
s your problem. At least Jane sn’t a huge part like Edward or something
January 24th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Dakota is an amazing actress. in all of her movies she has taken it to the next level. she could deffently become Jane. she has the talent to do so. If she is not the one who else will become Jane some new be that we have not heard of? that was one of our worries as twilighters last year about Twilight. we did not know a lot about the actors that came to be the family we all love. we saw the look but never saw them act.
January 24th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Wow I hope that rumor about Vanessa Hudgens being Leah isnt true! I know that Bella isn’t supposed to be gorgeous, but Kristen Stewart has a distinctly masculine appearance. Surrounding her with so many WAY more attractive people will just bring that out more! I wish they would have chosen the girl who played Angela for Bella instead…she is so pretty.
The chick who played Rosalie is naturally brunette and they successfully turned her blond, and trust me, going darker is much easier than going lighter. No worries on the Dakota Fanning blond hair issue. I do agree that she is too big of a name for the current cast though. She will be fine as Jane. Can we please choose a new Bella?
January 24th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
A new Bella that can act, and that has more than one emotion (which is…emotionless)
January 24th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Seriously, Laney? You think she doesn’t have the talent? Have you ever seen her any one of her movies? That girl has an amazing amount of talent for being only 14. And for anyone who thinks she looks too sweet to be someone like Jane, check out the Push trailer (she looks pretty bad-ass xD)
January 24th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
That’s great, looks like they listened to us for once. Well some of us, since not everyone is in agreement with Dakota as Jane.
January 24th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
A couple of you have mentioned her being in Bridge to Terebithia - well that was Anna Sophia Robb, not Dakota Fanning…and I think Dakota would be perfect for the role of Jane - I think she’s going to be the best they’ll be able to find.
January 24th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
I think that Dakota Fanning is an incredible actress, she will do a great job if she is cast as Jane. People need to stop being so critical… think of all the other child actresses that have experience and look the part. Go Dakota!
January 24th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
All skeptics of Dakota watch this–http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3PTfy07Rw0
Brown hair AND creepy. THere is even they phycotic smile. XD
She’d be great.
January 24th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
And also people–
How would about 12 freaking lines ruin a movie?!?!?! Seriously? New Moon would be aweful just because one person messes up all two of their lines? Get real–even on the very unlikely chance that she’d be aweful, 5 minutes WOULDN’T ruin a two hour movie…
January 24th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Dakota would be absolutelly great for the part. She has that dark side edge. Yeah i can already see her smiling at Edward. (which will kill me when i see in theather), but yeah she’ll do good.
January 24th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
All I have to say is just remember all of the fits that everyone threw a year ago with the casting of just about all of the characters in Twilight? The complaining was sky high! And now…I’d say the majority of us are all totall supporters of all of those actors. So lets just put our faith into those involved with the movie making/casting process and trust that they get it right. They did before and I’m sure they’ll do it again!
January 24th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
okay people
dakota fanning is a good actress
and besides all she has to do is walk around with a apathetic expression on her face and smile creepily a couple of times
she has like maybe ten lines
and they can die her hair and make her look the right age
SO EVERYONE JUST CALM DOWN SHE’LL be fine
January 24th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
I actually prefer her younger sister, Elle.
Dakota’s a good actor and all, but she’s too tall to be jane.
January 24th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
On IMDB it says Dakota’s 5′2″. That’s SHORT. Neither Nikki nor Ashley were the right height to play the parts, but they worked it out. Still, I agree. I’d prefer her sister. Buuuuut! I think Dakota would do a good job.
January 25th, 2009 at 12:03 am
i agree on the ‘get a new bella’ thing.
i love kristen stewart.
but unless she can be something other than awkward and stuttery, i want a new bella.
but alas, they won’t give us one.
but leave dakota alone.
she can totally be jane.
January 25th, 2009 at 12:28 am
hhmmm…I wonder how much they will pay her…and how that’s going to affect Summit’s budget…if at all. Remember Summit, leave some money for the werewolves!!!
January 25th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Annasophia Rob looks so much like Dakota that the first time i saw the preview for BTT I thought that was Dakota…
I personally think Dakota would be good for the role… She is a very talented actress…
January 25th, 2009 at 2:28 am
I can honestly say I HATE that they’re casting her as Jane…I don’t think Dakota can pull off being as sadistic as Jane needs to be. As far as I know she’s never played a role where she has had to be sadistic and mean. She’s mainly played “fluff” roles, and even when she does stray away from these type of roles she doesn’t play someone who’s sadistic. I think there are a lot better actresses that could play the role of Jane.
January 25th, 2009 at 10:32 am
OH BROTHER,I think i am going to vomit.
Why would it have been so difficult to just find someone who has dark hair instead of having to dye it. I Dakota is so overated.She hasnt even been interested enought too READ THE BOOKS. well get started.
whats next? Megan Fox as Leah? i could just imagine.i will shoot myself.
even though Dakota wouldnt have been my first,second or even last choice, i have to comment on how people are saying she looks to innocent and sweet. I on the other hand think that is the only thing that is neat about it. I can see her having the sweet innocent but also devilish little smirk and thats actually how i pictured Jane..so at least she has that.
January 25th, 2009 at 10:36 am
I actually think the girl from briidge to terabithia would have been better.it they are gona get a blonde and have to dye her hair. i would have chosen her. i think her name is Sophia. i think her facial features are more interesting.
January 25th, 2009 at 10:58 am
BELLA DIDNT LET HER EMOTIONS SHOW IN THE SERIES THAT WAS HER PERSONALITY,
Um..and this is about Dakota on this comment page,NOT KRISTEN so give it up on getting a new Bella already.
Do you guys HONESTLY think ROB would even consider doing the movie with ANYONE ELSE other than Kristen? SHE is the reason why he made up his mind for the role in the first place,and personally i dont think ROB would have even been chosen for Edward if not for KRISTEN,SHE saw his potential and KNEW he was Edward before we all did and told Catherine that she couldnt do the movie with anyone else. so THANK YOU KRISTEN!
and about Kristen suppossedly showing no emotion,I guess you guys have forgotten that througout the series she HID her emotions from Edward ALL THE TIME, ALWAYS putting on a straight face when ANY TIME he wouldd tell her a little more about himself or his family like when they were at the restaurant AND on the drive home and also when he was telling her stuff in the cafeteria and ALSO the meadow. I remember reading how she would make sure to keep her face expressionless so he would want to tell her more and NOT think she was frightend. I guess for some reason you guys dont understand that.and lets most of all NOT FORGET how during her transformation into a vampire when she was in the most pain you can imagine,THE WHOLE TIME during it..all she was thinking about was not moving the slightest bit or saying a word cause she KNEW if she did she would lose control and she did it ALL because she HID her emotions from Edward and didnt want him to worry and know what she was really going through. THIS is the reason why her power was to PROTECT others around her.COuld it be spelled out anymore than it alredy is that BELLA really did HIDE her emotions form Edward int the sereis most of the time? SO for me Kristen was perfect and i hope you guys will see her differently when she blows you away for N.M AND Eclipse. if not..sucks for you.
oh..one more reminder when she HID her emotions from Edward VERY<VERY well. Do we already forget hw well she id it when Edward was telling her he was leaving her? Yea,thats what i thought.
January 25th, 2009 at 11:37 am
Wait so is she really going to do it?
January 25th, 2009 at 11:46 am
I am still so undecided about how I feel about this.
I like Dakota as an actress, she’s mucho talented and whereas she could probably pull it off. I am with some of the people who are worried she’s too big of a name.
I think one of the most endearing qualities that we all loved about Twilight was that the cast were relative unknowns, they were all talented young actors, but they were still, in ways, just starting out.
I think if you interject any ‘big’ name, it will break the illusion the first film created.
Still, I think if Dakota was cast; it wouldn’t be as bad as the whole VH catastrophe. Dakota is a diverse actress and has proven time and time again that she has the flexibility to adapt to any role. Maybe her performance will make us believe; just as Taylor did.
January 25th, 2009 at 11:47 am
I think she would be a great jane, but i hope that they cast Ben Barnes as Aro, he is who i imagined Aro as! (:
January 25th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
She is a big name, but they just want someone who fits the role. Dakota Fanning is talented, and she is interested in the role. She is reading the books, as the articles state, and she is small and young looking. Jane is supposed to be short and look too young to have been turned. Summit is making this into a big commercial thing with the bigger names, but if she’s good enough, I’m happy. We have no idea what she would be like. She is a very diverse actress, and I think she would do well in the role of Jane. If she’s cast, I’m happy.
Kim, she doesn’t just play fluff roles. One of her first movie roles was as a child of a mentally handicapped father, and her mother abandoned her as soon as she was born in “I am Sam”. She did an excellent job with that. Anyway, she’s 14. You can’t expect all dark and serious roles all the time. She became a big name with her talent, not just the lucky role as most big actors have.
Everyone needs to stop complaining all the time. Wait until you see how she plays Jane first. Everyone complained about Rob because he wasn’t as well known, now you’re complaining because someone is too well known. You have no proof that she wouldn’t be perfect for the role.
Anyway, complaining and petitions don’t work. So there’s no reason to go on about it.
I’d support Dakota, and I really hope she gets the role.
January 25th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
By casting this bigger name, she would become the star which she isn’t. just saying.
January 25th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
That’s great, she’s an amazing actress! She’ll do fine as Jane, don’t doubt her. That’s how everyone was with Rob and Kristen at first.
January 25th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
kassia, just because she played a character with a mentally handicapped father doesn’t mean she can play sadistic, which Jane is.
I admit that she’s an alright actress…but I totally agree with the few people who have said she’s very overrated at the moment, especially with her new movie coming out. I have seen some fairly unknown actresses from indie films that I think would do a much better job at playing Jane.
Also, why get a blonde actress if they’re just gonna dye her hair…seems a little pointless too me unless the blonde actress would be perfect for the part, which Dakota isn’t.
January 25th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Just wanted to point out to the people who say Dakota hasn’t even read the books, that rob and kristen hadn’t read the books either till they were cast and they still did a good job
also nikki reed went through a whole transformation to play rosalie, kellan lutz had to die his hair, so just because she doesn’t look like jane doesn’t mean she can’t.
January 25th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
There were a lot of people that didn’t want Rob to be Edward! Give it a chance.
January 25th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
I think she will do just fine for Jane, because i can easily imagine her with that evil torturing smile on her face, and she is a really great actress for her young age. They will have to do some changes with her like hair and eyes, but they had to do that with a lot of the actors anyway
January 25th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
The choice is up to the director, of course … but the lack of well-known stars gives the “Twilight” movie a bit of its charm, in my opinion.
It wouldn’t have been the same movie if, say, someone like Sandra Bullock had been cast as Renee. That name recognition pulls away from the story.
I’d rather the next installment be “New Moon,” the Twilight sequel — rather than “New Moon,” that new Dakota Fanning, Vanessa Hudgens and/or America Ferrara movie.
January 25th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
I do not see why so many people are worried that Dakota wont be able to “pull off Jane”. Like someone above mentioned, she will be in the movie for all of 15 minutes. Jane is a minor character, and given Dakota’s experience and credentials I am surprised she would even consider such a small role. But she would not “steal the show” because her part is so small. I have much more faith in a good performance from her than a good performance of Rob and Kristen in NM. Did anyone else notice that Rob was way to intense in some scenes, or how he English accent slipped in? Or how Kristen was the exact same in every scene, regardless of who she was with or what she was doing? Dakota as Jane is the LEAST of our worries. Also, is there anyway that I could be the stylist for NM? They need a new one.
January 25th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Also, what is up with casting all of these people of Mexican descent in the roles of Native Americans? Don’t you know there is a difference?
January 25th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
*hispanic instead of Mexican
January 25th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Rachel
I would RATHER see hispanics cast in the Native American roles if they cant find actual Native Americans. You think this is the first time it’s being done in Hollywood? I don’t see what the problem is. they do it all the time.
PLUS MANY people try out for roles that is NOT their actual heritage ALL the time. thats is what being an actor is about. Isnt ROB playing a Spanish Painter in his movie Little Ashes? I dont’ here a single person complaining that that is not his real heritage. OH..and isnt he really Btitish? Yea he is plays the role of a boy who grew up in u.s whne he was turned into a vampire.
Edward isn’t British is he? yea,thats wht i thought.
January 25th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I think Dakota Fanning will do a great job as Jane. I have enjoyed her acting since her debut in “Taken”. Jane is supposed to be young and child like, and Alec is also small, so I doubt he is much older than 13 or 14. Boys hit their growth spurt around 15-16. Of course, people were shorter in previous centuries due to poorer nutrition, so they could be a little older. Part of Jane’s creepiness is the angelic appearance coupled with the sadistic nature.
January 25th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Seems like it’s pretty much decided.I’m not exactly a dakota fan or hater,but I hope she does good as Jane because this is about New Moon. The makeup people better do a good job on her.Oh well, let’s see how she does…it’s too late now.
January 25th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
well I still think she looks too young too be jane!
January 25th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
lucy i totally agree with you, most people doubted the twilight cast even before they watched twilight. it’s just happening all over again. idk if dakota is perfect for the role, but she is a wonderful actress and she deserves a chance. i think they should have done opening calls for jane just to make sure that they get the closest fit in looks and acting, but whatever.
EVERYONE WHO SAYS THAT KRISTEN IS NOT GOOD FOR BELLA NEEDS THEIR EYES AND EARS CHECKED. IF YOU GUYS KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT ACTING, YOU WOULD KNOW THAT KRISTEN IS A REALLY GOOD ACTRESS, AND SHE’S A GOOD BELLA.
January 25th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
oh i forgot to add that Enamorada you are totally RIGHT. high five girl!!
January 25th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Dakota Fanning is such a great actress. I think she will make a wonderful Jane! She looks exactly like what I pictured Jane as. And Have you guys not heard of a wig?? Most of the twilight cast wears wigs in the movie. i’m prettty sure dakota can wear one too.
January 25th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
dakota fanning was what i imagined jane to be right when i read the books. i am soo excited, i know she will do well! i loved all her other movies and i think she can pull in her talent to make jane become a success.
stop complaining until you see her how she does. everyone complained about Rob when he was first casted and look at how well he is doing now. they are actors/actresss let them do their jobs.
January 25th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
no no no no no. She can NOT be Jane!
January 26th, 2009 at 12:17 am
Enamoradora or whatever the heck your name is:
You obviously did not understand what I said. Rob let his English accent slip out in Twilight which was obviously an accident because Edward is 100% American. Edward is not supposed to have an English accent.
Having a hispanic person play the role of a Native American is like having an oriental person play the role that was meant for a black person. It is border-line insulting. It just doesn’t work realistically. And I don’t care if Rob is playing a spanish painter…why would I? In case you didn’t realize it Spanish people are the same race as English people. My comment about the lack of actual Native American actors in the Native American roles was a simple observation of the lack of accuracy shown for the whole Twilight movie.
Go eat another donut
January 26th, 2009 at 12:29 am
Dakota should have been Bella! And Edward should have been the guy in the Armani Code adds in all the magazines!
January 26th, 2009 at 12:30 am
And by the way, while I agree that Bella did try to hide her emotions, she was in fact still feeling them. Some actors/actresses can have a look on their face that shows emotion behind it…and other actresses (namely Kristen Stewart) do not have that talent. I did not particularly care for Rob as Edward, and I HATED Kristen as Bella. So, even if they hadn’t chosen Rob as Edward…I am pretty sure the film could not have been any worse.
January 26th, 2009 at 12:31 am
Sad as this is, I must agree that Dakota would have made a better Bella…at least she can act!
January 26th, 2009 at 10:00 am
Rachel,you have some serious problems.
Its not insulting to have nationalities play others, do you think every chinese person in movies plays a chinese person? no.. i am sure they take on the role of koreans and sect. once in a while.
You need to get another donut. or maybe just duck tape for your mouth.
I agree with Enamorada.
January 26th, 2009 at 10:07 am
and i agree that I would rather have them find Native Americans for the role BUT if they cant find them i would be o.k with them being hispanic.
They do it all the time believe it or not in the movies,regardless of what you think,alot of hispanics can pass for Native American..its not like they are going to find someone asian,or irish to play the role.
so Rachel since you think its insulting. Do you think Taylor shouldnt play Jacob since he is ONLY PART native American?
my husband agrees.
and Rachel.. i never insulted you so i think its so lame you had to try to insult me,grow up.
January 26th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Rachel..Hey I have an idea since you dont like Kristen,Rob or even the movie Twilightand sine they arent going to change any of the actors EVER..DONT BOTHER TO GO SEE N.M OR ECLIPSE. Problem solved.
oh and i think Dakota is overated,but lets see what she can fo in N.M.
Cant wait to see Kristen in N.M when Edward Leaves her. Kristen has alwasy been a pro at the parts of being heatbroken in her other movies. she is going to be sooooo good!!!!!
January 26th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Rachel–oriental? Um, the correct term is ASIAN. What year are you living in? I agree that I would rather they hire Native Americans to play the wolves but if they can’t, hiring hispanics or people of latin decent is the NEXT BEST THING. Do some research and you’ll find there’s a lot Native American ties to the HISPANIC RACE. And as far as Kristen not showing emotion, I can think of plenty of times in the film that she showed PLENTY of emotion, especially for playing a shy, awkward teenager who’s new in town. She had one stuttering scene, so what? That’s how she thought Bella would react to the love of her LIFE telling her they shouldn’t be together anymore. That scene made my roommate, who is jaded on just about everything and a total cynic–it hit her hard and made her tear up. Why are you so concerned about Dakota playing Jane (which I think will be totally fine) when it’s pretty obvious you’re not a fan of the first film and probably won’t be a fan of the second one either?
January 26th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Oh and I absolutely love Enamorada’s comments, as well as Luna Nueva’s and Observer’s and Priya’s.
January 26th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
I agree.
It’s funny that Rachel thinks its border-line insulting to hire hispanics for the roles of Native Americans but she doesnt thinks its insulting to call Asian people orientles?
Hypocrytical much?
I agree with Wolf Girl and Enamorada 100%
January 26th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
hahaha.. DANG good points Wolf Girl!!!!!!!
You go girl!!!
January 26th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
whoa u girls need to back off! talk about over reacting. I am part Chinese and I do NOT take offense to being called Oriental. You are like the people who think Mexican is an insulting term. Get over it.
January 26th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
i support dakota as jane… but i really hoped that the actoress that plays her would be unknown. dakota is way to popular so she wouldnt fit in with the cast AT ALL in my opinion.
January 26th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Does anyone else feel she’s just a bit too young? I guess everyone’s image while reading is different but she’s 14 ! Twilight is already being considered a childrens book…. what are people going to say when kids are playing the roles? I pictured at least around bella/edwards age… and I’m sad because twilight gave unknown actors a chance to become well known… now she’ll be the biggest name on the list.
January 27th, 2009 at 12:23 am
Ok, if you don’t like my Opinion then feel free to disagree…that is your right. You don’t have to get so heated about it. Chill out and respect other people’s views…and grow up.
January 28th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Jane’s supposed to be young correct? I think I could personally do a way better job than she ever will. Hopefully they make the right choice and don’t choose her. She doesn’t look like the right person to play any role. Her playing Jane will more than likely make New Moon and the rest of the Twilight movies go down in numbers.UGHH!!!!
January 29th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
I don’t care for Dakota as Jane… I think they could do better… But it may be interesting to see if she could pull it off. I thought that Kristin Kreuk or Lucy Hale are better picks. I hope they get Johnny Depp involved or mabey Hugh Jackman:D!!
January 30th, 2009 at 12:41 am
I thought of some other good options for Jane… Jodelle Ferland( my fave!) and Niamh Wilson