Kristen Stewart nabs Jennifer Lawrence-coveted 'Lie Down in Darkness' role
Also: Will affair drama keep Rupert Sanders from returning for the 'Snow White' sequel?
Kristen Stewart arrives at the premiere of "Snow White and the Huntsman."
Current tabloid queen Kristen Stewart is preparing to "Lie Down in Darkness."
By the way, that's not a metaphor for her cheatin' ways - it's the title of her next project, an adaptation of William Styron's 1951 novel of the same name that centers on the tragic downfall of a well-to-do Virginia family. Stewart has signed on to play the lead role of Peyton Loftis, a beautiful young woman who is irreparably damaged by a dysfunctional relationship with her hateful mother (who reserves all her love for Peyton's crippled sister Maudie) and alcoholic, incestuous father.
"Crazy Heart" helmer Scott Cooper is on board to direct the film, which reportedly drew interest from "Hunger Games" star Jennifer Lawrence, though the actress would've been unable to commit due to a shooting schedule that includes a fall production start for "Catching Fire" and a January start for the upcoming "X-Men: First Class" sequel.
In other Stewart news, Universal's planned sequel of "Snow White and the Huntsman" continues to move forward despite the drama surrounding Stewart's admitted affair with married director Rupert Sanders, with the studio claiming “nothing has changed and we are still looking at sequel options that would include Rupert directing.” David Koepp has been retained to write the script for the follow-up.
Credit goes to Vulture for breaking both stories.
Stewart has two films coming up this year: the highly-anticipated "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" and Walter Salles' Jack Kerouac adaptation "On the Road" (Cannes review).
Do you think Stewart is the right choice for "Lie Down in Darkness," or would you have preferred Lawrence in the part? Also, any interest in seeing a "Snow White and the Huntsman" sequel? Sound off in the comments!
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August 2, 2012 at 6:28PM EST Reply to CommentI would like to gave seen Jennifer in this role.
su hall
August 2, 2012 at 8:35PM EST Reply to CommentWell, that's a shame. She will ruin that movie. But then again, maybe this will be the final nail in her coffin and the end to all of us suffering through her awful acting efforts.
Jules
August 2, 2012 at 8:39PM EST Reply to CommentI would much rather have seen Jennifer Lawrence in this film...I don't care for Stewart or her "acting" style. Jennifer Lawrence is a marvelous actress(and so warm and relatable)....Jennifer Lawrence would have nailed this role because as proof of her work in Poker House, Winter's Bone Jennifer knows her way around dysfunctional families.
step
August 2, 2012 at 10:47PM EST Reply to Commentjennifer would have been much better. she actually has a personality. also, good luck to universal on keeping sanders and stewart. not like snow white was that amazing to begin w. ith
Astrian
August 2, 2012 at 11:25PM EST Reply to CommentUgh.... what a bad choice. What were they thinking? Jen Lawrence would've been awesome. But even if she's not available, any other actresses would've been better than Stewart.
Jonnybon I like writing comments three times.
August 3, 2012 at 9:34AM ESTAstrian
August 2, 2012 at 11:27PM EST Reply to CommentUgh... what a bad choice. Jennifer Lawrence would've been awesome. But even if she's not available, any other actresses would've been better than Stewart.
Jonnybon I like writing comments three times.
August 3, 2012 at 9:34AM ESTAstrian
August 2, 2012 at 11:28PM EST Reply to CommentWrite a comment...Ugh... what a bad choice. Jennifer Lawrence would've been awesome. But even if she's not available, any other actresses would've been better than Stewart.
Jonnybon I like writing comments three times.
August 3, 2012 at 9:35AM ESTAstrian Yeah... sorry about that. Wasn't my intention at all. I thought my first two comments were failed so I wrote it again. I know, it looks annoying. I wish there was a way to delete them.
August 3, 2012 at 11:08PM ESTKiera
September 10, 2012 at 1:30PM EST Reply to CommentI would have much preferred to see Jennifer in the role as she's a much better actress in my opinion. She can actually act, instead of standing there looking and sounding constipated all the time. And she's so much nicer in interviews...