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Lindsay's Big-Screen Comeback Off Track
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UPDATE: A source close to the production says Anne Hathaway, Evan Rachel Wood and Alison Lohman are all reading the Manson Girls script for the role of Charles Manson follower Nancy Pittman, recently vacated by Lindsay Lohan.
Meanwhile, the film's producer, Brad Wyman, tells E! News exclusively: "I have extraordinary faith in Lindsay and her talent and am saddened by her departure."
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Good thing she has that Ugly Betty gig to fall back on, because Lindsay Lohan's movie prospects are rapidly going the way of the dodo.
After being touted as starring in two upcoming high-profile projects—a romantic comedy with Jack Black and a drama about the Manson Family—the actress needs to line up new work after being replaced in both films weeks before shooting was to commence, E! News has learned exclusively.
And the spinmeisters are out in full force to portray everything as hunky-dory.
Alison White of producer Patriot Pictures tells E! News that Lohan is no longer a part of Black’s next film Ye Olde Times, a rom-com in the world of Renaissance Faire.
But White says Lohan was not dumped. "We have just decided to go our separate ways. We currently have an offer out to another actor."
White would not say whether Lohan was being replaced for insurance, scheduling reasons or for her reputation for being difficult on set.
"That’s all I know," says White.
The Black movie had been slated to begin shooting already, but is now set to start Aug. 18 in Detroit, according to White.
Lohan is also being replaced as the star of the Manson Girls, in which she was set to play Nancy Pittman, a former follower of Charles Manson. The movie will start shooting July 21 in Los Angeles.
The film’s producer, Brad Wyman of Junction Films, told E! News two months ago that Lohan had signed on to star and, despite her brushes with the law and stints in rehab, there was no problem in insuring her for the movie.
Lohan’s publicist tells E! News that scheduling reasons were to blame for Lohan not taking part in the films.
"She never had a contract in place [for Manson Girls] and by the time something concrete came along, Lindsay had committed to other projects."
As for Ye Olde Times, Lohan’s publicist says, "Producers asked to put her on hold, but Lindsay couldn’t because she was going to be busy."
Lohan’s rep insists the star has a full schedule this summer already. Lohan, who recently shot a guest appearance for the Ugly Betty finale (a prelude to a multi-episode guest stint for next season), is signed on to star in Labor Pains, a new birthing comedy that will begin shooting in three weeks, and has been finishing up an album. She is currently shooting her leggings-line campaign and will be leaving next week for France to shoot a separate ad campaign.
(Originally published May 9, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. PT.)
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38 Comments
criti-cali Fri, May 9, 2008 2:39 PM
haha, leggings line? Is that why that is all she ever wears? She's been advertising this whole time? Well if so, there doesn't look to be much variety, because it appears to be the same pair she wears everyday.
ReportAntony Fri, May 9, 2008 2:45 PM
Lindsay need to go away for a long while if she ever hopes to revive any type of movie career.. Yes she showed great potential when Mean Girls & Freaky Friday came out, but that was a looong time ago * She needs to get out of L.A., focus on self improvement and then have a proper come-back! I think we're all so sick of hearing about her crazy personal life, any character she would play on the silver screen would fail because we'd only be seeing Lindsay, not the character she was meant to play..
Reporto.welles Fri, May 9, 2008 2:55 PM
introducing...."the new britney"
ReportAlly Fri, May 9, 2008 2:55 PM
One film, an album and an ad campaign- yeah, sounds like a good reason not to commit to two FILMS to me. NOT!!! Unfair or not, it sounds like Lindsay's not getting a second chance after all that's happened.
Reportmjf Fri, May 9, 2008 2:55 PM
I'm sure she can join Tina Yothers band, at least that's somthing
ReportNathanelx Fri, May 9, 2008 2:59 PM
stuff happen so? Geesh lay off the girl you fracking vultures!
ReportBob Fri, May 9, 2008 3:03 PM
It's time for her to do some topless B movies.
ReportNathanelx Fri, May 9, 2008 3:27 PM
SAVE ME TIME E! AND JUST BAND ME! ******* HATERS!
Reportbobbi Fri, May 9, 2008 3:33 PM
OMG * Lindsay should team up with Tara Reid. I don't see why they didn't connect earlier. VH-1 presents...Whatever DIDN'T happen to...
Reportbobbi Fri, May 9, 2008 3:33 PM
OMG * Lindsay should team up with Tara Reid. I don't see why they didn't connect earlier. VH-1 presents...Whatever DIDN'T happen to...
Reportbobbi Fri, May 9, 2008 3:33 PM
OMG * Lindsay should team up with Tara Reid. I don't see why they didn't connect earlier. VH-1 presents...Whatever DIDN'T happen to...
ReportVeronica Fri, May 9, 2008 3:35 PM
Lindsay should be given a chance for a true come back. She is pretty and talented. She made mistakes, no different than girls attending college, who mature to be our Soccer moms. LOL
Reportcarly Fri, May 9, 2008 3:46 PM
Oh well, Ms. Ronson succeeded in bringing Lindsey down. Poor girl, she's an alcoholic and won't stop till she hits complete bottom-no career, no money and no girl friend. tee hee
ReportWhocares Fri, May 9, 2008 3:48 PM
LOL. Who cares. Lindsay isn't that hot, isn't that talented and Lord knows isn't that interesting sober.
ReportBrina Fri, May 9, 2008 3:57 PM
Lindsay has more class & morals than Britney. After all Lindsay has no childrn to embarass.
Reportjason Fri, May 9, 2008 4:09 PM
the new "Shannon Doherty". Bahahaaha ***
Reportjason Fri, May 9, 2008 4:09 PM
the new "Shannon Doherty". Bahahaaha ***
Reportratana Fri, May 9, 2008 4:21 PM
hee hee. I like this kind of bantor. woopee doo
Reportogesfiesta Fri, May 9, 2008 5:02 PM
lindsay is not the first to have gone to the shrink house other actors younger and older have gone and come back much stronger tha n before thats not an excuse for missing out and coming late on set of her movies. she's talented and beautiful no doubt but if she doesnt sit up and start taking things seriously she'll end up a lot worse off than britney. there are so many other talented spontaneous and pretty girls out there. wake up! LINDSAY
Reportfarrah Fri, May 9, 2008 5:15 PM
a shame. She could have had Natalie Portman's career. Or even Jaclyn Smiths. And so it is....
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