14 DAY TRIAL // “Transformers” star has been so often compared with Angelina Jolie both in terms of beauty and popularity level that many are already accustomed to referring to her as “the new Angelina.” While this can’t but be flattering for Fox who, until not long ago, was a relative no-name in the industry, for Angie, the comparison is far from pleasant, Life&Style says, citing sources close to the actress.
Jolie turned 34 a couple of days ago and, while happy with what she has achieved on a personal and professional level, she can’t help but feel that there are certain things that are now starting to be off-limits to her simply because of her age. One such case would be that of the Lara Croft role in the new “Tomb Raider” film, when Angelina was ditched to the curb in Fox’s favor, who is younger and, reportedly, more likely to sell, claims the mag.
“Hollywood producer Dan Lin announced that he was planning a new installment of Angie’s Tomb Raider series, which turned the actress into a star and has grossed a whopping $431 million worldwide. But he doesn’t seem to be considering Angie for the lead this time around – because, he confessed, she’s simply too old. ‘It’s a great origin story that we’re going to tell,’ said Lin, who recently produced ‘Terminator: Salvation.’ ‘So it’s a younger Lara Croft.’ Anyone in particular in mind for the lead role? ‘Transformers’ star Megan Fox, he noted, was a ‘no-brainer’.” Life&Style points out.
And it’s not only drawing conclusions from Lin’s words that has prompted speculation of Angelina being very jealous of Fox, since insiders are also telling the same story to the media, albeit under the cover of anonymity. According to the whispers now being heard, Jolie is livid with everyone constantly saying Megan is the new her, since that would mean that she is no longer needed, or wanted for that matter. Being pushed aside for Fox also tells Angelina that she is growing old for some parts and she simply can’t stand the idea, the insiders reveal.
“Angie is not thrilled about turning 34, to put it mildly. In fact, she’s panicking a little. She feels that her age is starting to undercut her choice of film roles – and it annoys her that Megan Fox is being touted as the ‘new Angelina’.” a friend of Angelina’s tells the tab. Admittedly, the comparison annoys the star so much that she was hardly able to enjoy her birthday.