Says she is in the race for the part of Jane

Jan 26, 2009 11:13 GMT  ·  By
Dakota Fanning will probably join the cast of “New Moon,” as the innocent-looking but deadly vampire Jane
   Dakota Fanning will probably join the cast of “New Moon,” as the innocent-looking but deadly vampire Jane

Last week, word got out in the media that the sequel to the vampire flick “Twilight,” “New Moon,” would bring fans more surprises than just the reunion of the cast that made the production a blockbuster. Thus, former wonder child Dakota Fanning was rumored to be in talks for a part in the new film but, at that date, no kind of confirmation for it was offered either by the movie studio or the actress herself.

Dakota has recently spoken to ShockTillYouDrop and, while she did not say that her appearing in “New Moon” was certain at that point, she did confirm that she was one of the contenders for the Jane part. “I really hope that works out. I think it’s too soon to tell right now, but it’d be really fun. I’m a huge fan.” the 15-year-old actress explained, thus confirming that negotiations were still underway.

When this story initially broke, it was because an unnamed insider told E! Online that the “New Moon” producers had personally handpicked Dakota for the part, on account of her melodious voice and small stature, essential for portraying Jane. The same media outlet said that, if the story was indeed true, it would come much to the delight of fans, since they had been asking for Dakota as Jane ever since plans for making a sequel had been announced.

“Jane is a member of Italy’s Volturi, the most deadly group of bloodsucking killers in author Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling series. In the casting notice we got our hands on earlier this month, Jane is described as a petite blonde with a ‘Botticelli angel-like face…[and] crimson irises.’ While fellow Volturi guards Demetri & Felix ‘are three times the size of her, they are terrified of her,’ the casting notice reads.” a post on E! Online revealed, giving fans a vague idea about what they should expect from Dakota’s part in the much-hyped film.

Since Dakota’s statement makes it crystal clear that negotiations for the Jane part are still not concluded, stay tuned here to see what becomes of them and who eventually snags the part.