Kristen Stewart To Star In 'Lie Down In Darkness'
Kristen Stewart has just added another film to her growing docket of post-"Twilight" work. The actress has landed the lead role in the indie "Lie Down in Darkness," reportedly beating out Jennifer Lawrence for the part.
According to Vulture, the actress will play the part of Peyton Loftis, part of a dysfunctional southern family in the 1950s. Her looks make her a perfect target for her mother's anger and her father's incestuous advances. Additionally, Peyton has a handicapped sister, Maudie, whom she is constantly being compared to. The indie is based on William Styron's 1951 novel of the same name and will be directed by "Crazy Heart" director Scott Cooper.
Oscar nominee Lawrence was also up for the coveted part but couldn't commit in the end due to her busy schedule filming sequels to "The Hunger Games" and "X-Men: First Class." It is unknown when "Lie Down in Darkness" is expected to begin production.
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According to Vulture, the actress will play the part of Peyton Loftis, part of a dysfunctional southern family in the 1950s. Her looks make her a perfect target for her mother's anger and her father's incestuous advances. Additionally, Peyton has a handicapped sister, Maudie, whom she is constantly being compared to. The indie is based on William Styron's 1951 novel of the same name and will be directed by "Crazy Heart" director Scott Cooper.
Oscar nominee Lawrence was also up for the coveted part but couldn't commit in the end due to her busy schedule filming sequels to "The Hunger Games" and "X-Men: First Class." It is unknown when "Lie Down in Darkness" is expected to begin production.
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