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“Twilight” Star Kristen Stewart Cast As Joan Jett For Runaways Flick

12/3/08, 3:18 pm EST

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Twilight actress Kristen Stewart is set to make the jump from emo vampires to punk rockers after being cast as Joan Jett in the upcoming Runaways biopic. The film, called simply The Runaways, will be written and directed by music video vet Floria Sigismondi (Marilyn Manson’s “The Beautiful People,” the White Stripes’ “Blue Orchid”). The biopic will focus on the band’s “meteoric rise as teenagers to their dissolution and disillusionment.” Additional casting for the roles of keyboardist Cherie Currie and guitarist Lita Ford has not been announced yet. The Runaways are generally regarded as the first all-girl rock band and stayed together for roughly four years. Jett went on to have an even more successful solo career. Though the casting of Stewart as Jett bothers us a lot less than having Kirsten Dunst play Debbie Harry, is she T-U-F-F enough to fill Jett’s leather boots?

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LarryW | 12/3/2008, 7:24 pm EST

The story of Joan Jett’s own solo career by itself is worthy of it’s own picture….

Homer Shrimpson | 12/3/2008, 7:24 pm EST

Lita Ford has to be played by Ali Larter.

Anonymous | 12/3/2008, 11:14 pm EST

I love Joan Jett. Seriously underrated.
Not thrilled with the actor who’s gonna play her in the film though….
Maybe they’ll reconsider and cast someone else…..

Dean Wien | 12/4/2008, 10:25 am EST

I hope this is approved by The Runaways. This way we get to hear the original Runaways music. I’ve seen The Runaways in concert. They were amazing. I remember every second of that show! It was at The Palladium in New York City 1978. The opening act was a duo called “SUICIDE”. The second band was “JOAN JETT & THE RUNAWAYS”, and The third band was “THE RAMONES”. Probably the best punk rock show in New York City!

Steph | 12/4/2008, 7:29 pm EST

Hmm, I’m ambivalent about this one; we’ll see…

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tree | 12/7/2008, 9:01 pm EST

Hell yes is Kristen tough enough, are you kidding?

rachel | 1/19/2009, 7:03 pm EST

my question is, will stewart be attempting to sing (can she sing and play???) or will she be lip syncing w. jett? i like stewart and all i just dont see her as Joan Jett! im really curios as to who will be playing ford! and i agree w. larryw, just joan jett’s career and life alone is enough for its own movie. thatd be an awesome movie. but this one sounds cool too. itll be a must watch for me, esp to see how stewart pulls it off.

Camie | 1/27/2009, 3:32 pm EST

Who is Joan Jett ?

Danny | 2/22/2009, 1:35 am EST

Guitartist from ‘The Donnas’ for Lita…

Alexandra | 4/11/2009, 9:03 pm EST

They should make a casting in Mexico I know a lot of people love the Runaways and there“s a lot of talent there, I have a lot of friends there who are expecting news from the movie

Raven | 4/17/2009, 6:21 pm EST

What?! dude are you for real? i just don’t see her as looking like Joan Jett.

noem | 5/7/2009, 10:10 pm EST

why kristen is going to be in this movie????
she doesn’t look like her
and kristen is fine just for twilight ans all of saga
so i dont think that she es going to be fine kike a rocker girl

Rachel | 6/25/2009, 1:55 am EST

Joan Jett is the one who picked Kristen to play her. So obviously she feels Kristen is good enough and I think so far, she looks great as Joan.

Brandi | 6/28/2009, 5:11 pm EST

Umm idk about this one! i just dont see her as Joan Jett at all! but i guess i will see what happens in the near future! but i am having doubts! but did kristyn agree to doing all of this in the first place! ummm

Brandi | 6/28/2009, 5:11 pm EST

Umm idk about this one! i just dont see her as Joan Jett at all! but i guess i will see what happens in the near future! but i am having doubts! but did kristyn agree to doing all of this in the first place! ummm

makayla | 8/5/2009, 1:55 am EST

emo vampires!? what the hell! and i really don’t see stewart as Joan.

makayla | 8/5/2009, 1:55 am EST

emo vampires!? what the hell! and i really don’t see stewart as Joan.

Alyx | 8/19/2009, 3:26 pm EST

You’re kidding, right?
She’s pathetic as an actress in general and then to have her play Joan?
No way!
Joan is friggin’ amazing.
And Kristen is not.
I hope they reconsider. Kristen is horrid in Twilight and she’d ruin Joan. The movie needs someone who can actually act and do Joan Jett justice.

ASHANDERS | 8/28/2009, 10:40 pm EST

ha? really? I get called joan jett everywhere I go. People have asked me if I’m related to her and you are going to play her?!!? she has absolutely no emotion in her eyes. She’s stone cold and empty. At least use someone with similar looks and personality. Sheesh. Bad pic. I know of many actresses that would do a much better job. I’m am highly disappointed.

Danielle Williams | 9/7/2009, 12:58 pm EST

emo vampires? wtf. who wrote this, they know fricken NOTHING about Twilight. And the only reason I’m gonna see this movie is cause Kristen is in it. I’ve loved all of her movies and she’s an outstanding actress. Plus, she’s so perfect for the role. She relates to Joan. Everyone hates Kristen cuz she’s different and edgy. She’s the Joan Jett of our generation! I love Kristen, and she’s gonna rock at this role! :D

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