Chloë Moretz Pitched As Lead In STAR WARS EPISODE VII?

While SlashFilm has been fuelling the rumor that a female Skywalker would be the focus of the new trilogy. They've recently dropped another tidbit of information that could see a female lead in J.J. Abrams' Episode VII. Apparently, when Matthew Vaughn was still in the running he had pitched Chloë Grace Moretz ( 500 Days of Summer, Kick-Ass 1-2) to LucasFilm. This could really mean that the studio is looking to have the trilogy centered around this unnamed female Skywalker (likely Jaina Skywalker Solo).

Moretz has taken on a lot of adult material in her career including the iconic Hit-Girl in the Kick-Ass films. Along with taking on the role of scream queen in horror remakes Let Me In and Carrie.  I don't doubt the studio could still consider her but Abrams will likely cast his own choices. At least we have an idea that the lead of the new trilogy could be a teenage girl. Hitting the trend of a female driven franchise such as Hunger Games, would also help fans get a fresh take on the Star Wars universe.

Chloë Moretz Continuing Her Reign As Scream Queen With Zombe Film 'MAGGIE' And Possibly 'KICK-ASS 2'

Chloë Moretz is quickly cementing herself as the unofficial modern "scream queen" of our era placing herself in genre focused projects such as Let Me In, Kick-Ass, Texas Killing Fields, Dark Shadows and the upcoming remake of Carrie. Variety reports she's in talks to play a young zombie in the film Maggie which would co-star Paddy Considine (Dead Man Shoes, Submarine, Red Riding) as her father. The zombie genre couldn't be bigger at the moment with The Walking Dead taking over TV along with films such as the romantic/dramedy Warm Bodies and the event film World War Z starring Brad Pitt.

Set against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse, story concerns a father's unconditional love for his daughter. Considine is in talks to play the father, while Moretz would play his titular daughter.

There's no word if this project would conflict with the summer production of Kick-Ass 2 which has Jeff Wadlow attached to direct. It's been reported that original cast members are in talks to reprise their roles. However, Moretz has grown considerably since the first film so it wouldn't be hard to imagine Universal re-casting Mindy/Hit-Girl. That said the Kick-Ass spin-off comic Hit-Girl does feature a more mature Chloë as the violent heroine in a varient cover.

Julianne Moore In Talks To Join 'CARRIE' Remake

BloodyDisgusting reports that Sony is now talking with Juilanne Moore (Hannibal, Big Lebowski) to take the role of Carrie's abusive/religious mother. It had been previously reported that Moore and Jodie Foster had been pursued for the part. Chloë Moretz (Dark Shadows, Let Me In, Kick-Ass) will be playing the title role in the horror remake.

Chloë Moretz Offered Lead In Carrie Remake

It looks like Chloë Moretz (Hugo, Kick-Ass) is cementing her status as our modern day scream queen as THR reports she has been offered the lead in the Carrie remake. Moretz has been slowly been raking up horror roles with Let Me In, Dark Shadows and now Carrie making her the modern day Jamie Lee Curtis.   Julianne Moore is in the mix for the role of her nutty/religious mother which I hope happens.

Carrie Remake Narrowing Down Actresses

Vulture reports that the Carrie remake is looking to cast the title role and her abusive/religious mother. The young ladies in the running for Carrie include Chloë Moretz (Kick-Ass, Let Me In, Hugo), Haley Bennett, Bella Heathcote (Dark Shadows, Cogan's Trade), Lily Collins (Mirror Mirror), Emily Browning (Sucker Punch) and Dakota Fanning. The role of Carrie's mother seems to be down to Julianne Moore (Boogie Nights, Children of Men) and Jodie Foster.