Dakota Fanning is pretty excited about possibly joining the cast of New Moon, but she's pretty behind in her homework. She's reading the Twilight books, but hasn't made it too far.
"I haven't read all four yet. I'm working on it. I've just about finished the first one," she told us during a recent Coraline press interview. Fanning also hasn't seen much in the vampire genre. "The only vampire movie that I've seen has been 'Twilight.'"
Her research skills notwithstanding, Fanning is still hoping to play Jane in the Twilight sequel: "Well it's not a 100%, for sure yet that I will be doing it, but it's definitely not like a rumor or anything. It's definitely a possibility, and something that I'm excited about."
What's appealing about New Moon for Fanning?
"The character is what I'd be excited about, you know. It's kind of evil, something I've never done before, and it's a vampire, you know? It's really cool, so I really hope that it works out."
As for the positive response surrounding the announcement of her possible casting, Fanning was very pleased. "I know that 'Twilight' is so sacred to some people and I know that when people cast certain people that people have their opinions and that's their right. It's very flattering that they think I'd be right for the part and I hope it works out."
With shooting for New Moon right around the corner, a final decision on Fanning should be made soon.