New Moon: Dakota Fanning confirmed as Jane
Got a tip from TwilightMania.com that Dakota Fanning has been confirmed to play the role of Jane in "New Moon," the upcoming sequel to "Twilight" arriving in theaters Nov. 20, 2009.
There’s been a lot of speculation about who would play Jane, and opinions were varied when I reported the rumor in January.
While I think she’ll do a fine job, in some ways I wish they would have cast a lesser known actress. It just seems like Dakota Fanning is cast in just about every movie requiring a female in that age range.
What are your thoughts on this? Are you happy or sad that Dakota Fanning will be playing Jane in "New Moon"?
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10 opinions for New Moon: Dakota Fanning confirmed as Jane
dmarks
Mar 8, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Jane is such a minor character. But the main thing I wonder at this point is that they apparently are not even filming yet, and the movie is out later this year. Is it common to do films like this as such rush jobs?
Alice
Mar 8, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Dakota Fanning for Jane?…Really? I mean, not to slang her, but I also agree that they should have given other people a chance. This young celebrity is everywhere!
I’m a dedicated fan of the book(s), and I suppose Fanning fits the description. Jane is described as an innocent vampire in the Volturi, and with makeup and editing, Fanning will do just fine. I suppose we’ll hope for the best, especially with the new director and smaller budget.
And to dmarks, I guess this is normal, or the movie won’t require that much filming. The book actually skips a few months of Bella’s life (and I won’t give the reason why so I won’t spoil anything for you), and then it picks it up about six or seven months later. And I believe they are going to begin filming soon.
:)
100timeTwilightSeriesfan
Mar 9, 2009 at 10:11 am
no! nonononononono! She’s supposed to be EVIL. Sadistic. not supposed to have that little girl sparkle. she’s supposed be gorgeous, young, and CONIVING. you don’t see that in Dakota Fanning. She was perfect for films like Flicka, where she could use her innocence. But Jane of the volturi is NOT INNOCENT. and she’s not supposed to remind you of Flicka.
cullenlvr4ever
Mar 10, 2009 at 7:52 pm
i dont thik she wuz in flicka. think she was in the other horse movie….
dreamer. yah.
cimone
Mar 17, 2009 at 6:57 pm
I think that Dakota Fanning is a wonderful young actress and will do a great job.I feel happy for her, but I am still a little sad that it didn’t go to me. All of us hopefuls will find something else. Being bitter will not help anything, so we should try to be happy for her and look at the bright side, even though it is hard.
Ember
Mar 18, 2009 at 2:42 pm
when reading New Moon I always imagined Jane to be younger and Shorter, Dakota Fanning is getting kinda old for this part now. And now who will play Alec since Dakota isn’t a twin? I guess i would’ve preferred if they were actual twins and somewhat younger.. and less known.
Pollyana
Mar 18, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I LOVE know that. She will be a perfect Jane. I like Jane because she is soooooooooo cool. But who will be Alec, Felix, Demetri?
And Leah? Seth? Paul(he is cool to)? Jared? Embry(little funny)? And Quil(He is one idiot, but he is funny)?
I wanna now everything.
I just hope than Vanessa Hudgens dont do Leah. Leah have a stile EMO or Punk she is COOL. And Vanessa don´t hve face at can encorpore her…
Ssssss
Mar 19, 2009 at 7:56 pm
yeah, not good. not good. and in the book, Jane looks nothing like Dakota. I hope that this isnt a sign that they are going to change alot.
Im super upset about this casting though. wonder if Hardwicke would of cast her….?
Amy
Mar 23, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I think I’d be better cast as Jane. I have brown hair, can tan, and I’m 4′9 and constantly being told I look incredibly young! In high school, many guys were afraid of me because I was ferocious on the court and field. They said it was my looks I’d give them. I wish I had the opportunity to play Jane. I think Dakota Fanning is a great actress, but thats the problem. She’s more well known than all the other cast members.
Lorelei
Mar 29, 2009 at 3:39 pm
No! Jane is supposed to be looking childish like and not some ugly looking teen with acne and ugh…She belongs in Disney or some other crappy teen movie…NOT in the volturi!
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