Getting Into Character: Kristen Stewart Rocks It Out as Joan Jett

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Biopics, Musicals, Period, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases

And you thought Robert Pattinson’s hair was shaggy.

For her next film, Twilight‘s Kristen Stewart will be steering away from vampire fantasy for a little rock ‘n roll reality. In The Runaways, the 19-year-old will channel Joan Jett, a former member of the ‘70s band of the same name. Stewart’s New Moon co-star, Dakota Fanning, will join her as Cherie Currie, the female group’s lead singer.

No release date has yet been announced for the biopic.

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Casting Corner: Cate Blanchett, Leonardo DiCaprio, Megan Fox and More

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: FOCUS, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Drama, Independent, Musicals, Period, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Casting, Celeb News

Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:

Cate Blanchett: The Benjamin Button actress will be paired with a new leading man for her next feature. Blanchett was recently tapped to replace Sienna Miller in the latest version of the Robin Hood tale. Cate will star as Maid Marian opposite Russell Crowe’s Robin of Loxley. The movie, previously titled Nottingham, will be helmed by by Crowe’s favorite director, Ridley Scott.

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