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Ellen Page is out, Alison Pill is in for "Jack & Diane"

Trish Bendix

Right around the time Juno was released, it was well publicized that Ellen Page and Olivia Thirlby would co-star in another picture together, Jack & Diane, which followed two teenage girls in love, one who just happened to be a werewolf.

However, they told the press production was delayed because of lack of funding. In the meantime, Page took on several new roles in films like Smart People and the upcoming Whip It!.

So it's bittersweet for me that I can give you this update: Jack & Diane is finally being filmed with a budget for both "special effects and animation." However, Ellen Page has been replaced by Alison Pill.

I don't mean that Alison Pill is a poor choice — she was great as the sole lesbian character in Milk — I'm just a huge Page fan and would have loved to see her play a lesbian. And a werewolf.

Either way, I'm still psyched on the premise of the movie, which screenwriter/director Bradley Rust Gray describes as such:

My focus in making Jack & Diane is to carefully examine what happens when two young people fall in love for the first time. I want to show this love by looking inside the character.

The rest of his director's statement and information about the cast and crew can be found at Gray's website.

The film sounds like it's being made with good intentions and the lesbian relationship won't be gratuitous in any way. And with such great actresses attached, I'm finding it easier to get over the break-up with Ellen Page. I know, she's busy. I guess I'll just have to hold out for lesbian role in the feature film version of Freeheld.

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Trish Bendix

on August 14, 2009 - 4:00pm.

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WHAT!?

Submitted by

balaustine (89 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 4:04pm.

My heart just broke. Also, for some reason, Allison looks way older than Olivia. Maybe it's just that one picture. But Ellen and Olivia would have been perfect together. They're already great friends, and they have great chemistry on-screen (i.e. Juno).

That's not true, Allison is

Submitted by

cute_etoks (8 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 11:07pm.

That's not true, Allison is like 22 or 23 years old, now i'm not sure how old Olivia is but that does not count as Allison being way older than Olivia. I'm pretty sure that Ellen page is like 21 years old, not much difference in age with Allison.

I Know

Submitted by

balaustine (89 posts)

on August 15, 2009 - 9:36pm.

I know she's not older, it's just, for some reason, I feel she looks way older than Olivia. I think I'm still just smarting from the lack of awesome Ellen/Olivia goodness.

NOOOOOOOOOOO!! okay i

Submitted by

s a r a h (211 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 4:03pm.

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!

okay i suppose it could have been worse, but i have been excited about this movie for a while. at least another substantial female lead was cast and the adorable olivia is still in. i guess its better for her to play a lesbian who made a difference in the world rather than a werewolf ;)

To every feminist action, there is an equal and opposite beauty reaction- Naomi Wolf

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Submitted by

Sarcastically-Honest (113 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 4:10pm.

Omg, I always thought Alison Pill reminded me of Ellen Page...BUT Ellen is sooo much better. I'm so disappointed. I was waiting forever to see Jack and Diane to be finished. Now the main reason I wanted to see the film is now not even in the movie. This blows.

"And it's amazing
With the look in your eyes
Like you could save me
But you won't even try"
- Matt Nathanson

:'(

Submitted by

Gaby (19 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 4:14pm.

No Ellen?! That suxs! :( I guess Alison will have to do....

don't do that!

Submitted by

finbar (30 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 4:16pm.

you can't write "ellen page is out"!!! i totally thought this was a report on her coming out of the closet and clicked through to this page as fast as possible. then i realized my mistake...

Exactly why they did it.

Submitted by

monica_ca (685 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 4:19pm.

They know that every lesbian on the planet will click on the link b/c of it.

I did the same thing..

Submitted by

snazzynic (52 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 4:38pm.

My heart just dropped when I realized what she meant. *le sigh*

me too!

Submitted by

smallfish444 (134 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 11:30pm.

Jeeeeeessuuussssss I just got so excited.

Like. Wow. Buzzkill.

Though I'll admit this movie looks pretty awesome.

Hahahah same here!

Submitted by

Robin Jay (126 posts)

on August 15, 2009 - 8:14am.

That's just mean.

I have to calm down now...

Take a look/listen at myspace (www.myspace.com/robinjayunplugged) and add me as your friend! See ya @ myspace!!!

Hahah, likewise, my eyes

Submitted by

Rosebud (123 posts)

on August 15, 2009 - 9:29am.

Hahah, likewise, my eyes popped for a second there!

hahah yeah seriously! I fell

Submitted by

illusorydesign (32 posts)

on August 15, 2009 - 11:29pm.

hahah yeah seriously! I fell for it as well. I thought, "About time!" Ah well, we can wait/dream. :)

xD

Submitted by

Rhianwyn Jones (5 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 4:18pm.

All my brain registered for a good five minutes were the words "Ellen Page is out." The rest of the artice seemed rather off topic...

I need more sleep xD

Lol

Submitted by

Laragh McManus (35 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 4:35pm.

Anyone else get totally excited when they saw the phrase 'Ellen Page is out?'

Yes! I may have squealed a

Submitted by

Christina (80 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 4:47pm.

Yes! I may have squealed a tad. Then I read the article and was disappointed that she hadn't actually come out... then I realised she wouldn't be playing a lesbian vampire and then that disappointed me even more. :(

likewise :/

Submitted by

Captain Jax Havok (147 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 5:05pm.

*le sigh*

WOW - did I fall for THAT.

Submitted by

Mara (1184 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 4:46pm.

*lol*

For a second I was thinking "woo-hoo" and that got quickly replaced by "HUH?!"

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"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." (Dr. Seuss)

I'm having a massive sense

Submitted by

maggie00 (19 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 4:50pm.

I'm having a massive sense of humor failure about the title of the blog post. Most of us would read it anyway so please don't do give false hope again!

I felt the same way.

Submitted by

JayDee (43 posts)

on August 15, 2009 - 6:50am.

I felt the same way. Afterellen.com has always been in the category of (online) magazines that didn't need to use cheap headlines to attract the readers. Please don't change that!

I'm having a massive sense

Submitted by

maggie00 (19 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 4:51pm.

I'm having a massive sense of humor failure about the title of the blog post. Most of us would read it anyway so please don't do give false hope again!

honestly? i've been waiting

Submitted by

sgtmian (66 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 4:56pm.

honestly? i've been waiting for this for so long that i think i'd rather pretend they're not making it. ellen and olivia would've been fantastic in this, and although i have nothing against alison, i ... sigh. curse juno, i love the movie but if only she could've just done this one first. i may be a little heartbroken.

This. I'm so upset, which is

Submitted by

Lex (37 posts)

on August 17, 2009 - 12:04am.

This. I'm so upset, which is silly since it's just a movie, but... disappointment :(

Damn

Submitted by

Mags (582 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 5:10pm.

I was really looking forward to this. Don't get me wring, I like Allison Pill, but she's no Ellen Page.

Very occasionally, if you pay attention, life doesn't suck.
-Joss Whedon

What!

Submitted by

Michie87 (619 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 5:24pm.

Not looking forward to this no more Lol. Allison Pill is not a bad choice but..hell, anyways Im glad Ellen page came out in Smart People, that movie is brilliant, you all make sure you watch it :D.

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what a headline!

Submitted by

delaWHERE? (47 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 5:24pm.

nice work. though it may be disappointing to some when they realize the full subject, it's quite effective at getting eyes!

What a joke

Submitted by

Kristin (107 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 6:02pm.

You guys really mislead a lot of people with that title

http://lesbiandaily.blogspot.com/ <---Check it out. :]

Misleading Title

Submitted by

Ann (14 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 6:15pm.

I really got excited by the title 'Ellen Page is out'...but clicking on it only did i realise it's got nth to do with her coming out of closet which i suspect it to be, isshhh!! What a further dissapointment that Page's role has been replaced by someone else sigh**

Is Ellen Page out or not?

Submitted by

vegetarian430 (3 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 6:33pm.

I really dislike misleading headlines. It does a real disservice to the reader.

LOL calm down its not that

Submitted by

Hopeless_Savage (386 posts)

on August 15, 2009 - 1:57am.

LOL calm down its not that bad. When you read the whole title its obvious anyway. If you can't get that then you need english lessons :P

When I read 'Ellen Page is out' I thought wehey! Then read the rest and thought, 'ahhh, okay this is about that werewolf film *click to read*'

Honestly, people are so damn touchy in this day and age, you gonna sue Trish too? LOL :P

good video retal thats for

Submitted by

Luna (355 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 6:51pm.

good video retal thats for sure.

-I speak in random thoughts

"Ellen Page is out"

Submitted by

Deedeez (30 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 7:27pm.

My heart almost stopped LOOOOOOOOOOOOL

ok, no jokes, I'm very disappointed...

Ah

Submitted by

Alexandra (22 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 7:28pm.

Wow, Like everyone else i clicked on the title just because it said "Ellen Page is Out"

But oh well... life goes on.

It'salexbih

Subject line FAIL

Submitted by

ArsenicForBreakfast (20 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 8:42pm.

Hey! Come on with that misleading headline! My heart stopped for a good ten seconds before I scrolled down and saw what was in the article =(

That being said, I'm happy as a clam that Jack and Diane is going to be made, Ellen Page or no Ellen Page. I think the premise sounds rad, and I can't wait to see it.

im not sad about jack and diane BUTmostly because...

Submitted by

Alyssia (3 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 9:12pm.

when i read "ellen page is out" i honestly thought you meant she had "come out". as in i was hoping she admitted that she uh, plays well with girls. sigh...

so sad.

not that the whole J&D thing isnt a bummer too.

finally.

Submitted by

Deb (10 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 10:14pm.

so happy this film is being made!

I actually quite like Alison

Submitted by

wakeup (18 posts)

on August 14, 2009 - 10:21pm.

I actually quite like Alison Pill. can't say that I'm disappointed. it almost seems like Page has gotten too mainstream to do risque films. Pill, on the other hand, is great. she is excellent in in treatment and has good range.

Ellen Page is out!!?

Submitted by

blankets on the... (34 posts)

on August 15, 2009 - 12:23am.

....thats just mean!!... double dissapoiment ! : (

Alison Pill= up and coming

Submitted by

nicosmith (7 posts)

on August 15, 2009 - 12:41am.

Alison Pill= up and coming potential for awesome

Ellen Page= always epic, super awesome

IMHO-bad call movie industry people!

Alison Pill looks a bit

Submitted by

Hopeless_Savage (386 posts)

on August 15, 2009 - 1:55am.

Alison Pill looks a bit scary in that pic.

Alas I was looking very forward to seeing Ellen Page play gay. Maybe she will in something else if we ask nice enough :(

Seriously?

Submitted by

Chantal (334 posts)

on August 15, 2009 - 3:51am.

this is a Seriously, Seriously moment with the reaction of people to the title. It shows yet again that people DON't READ further than what they want to believe.

The Way The Cookie Crumbles

No Borders Allowed

I'm the hugest Ellen Page

Submitted by

Lindsay (Scout) (745 posts)

on August 15, 2009 - 9:36am.

I'm the hugest Ellen Page fan ever...but I knew she was never going to do this movie. Hell, I'm surprised the movie even got off at all. I would have just DIED of happiness to see her in this role, but Alison Pill is great so I'm not MAJORLY bummed. I wonder if Alison is a sister...always thought she was a cutie.

I'm genuinely gutted.

Submitted by

katenormal (4 posts)

on August 15, 2009 - 2:50pm.

I'm genuinely gutted. Lesbian werewolves were going to be the subject of my first novel! When/if I finally got round to writing it. Boo for no Ellen Page, though I like the look of her replacement, and Olivia Thirlby is beeeeoooootiful. Woot for gay werewolves in any permutation.

I always thought George in Being Human was gay, and was always surprised when he had romantic scenes with that (female) nurse. All became clear when I found out Russell Tovey was gay. Woot for my gaydar too.