Well that was fast. Just yesterday we reported that Shiloh Fernandez had landed the male lead in Fede Alvarezâs The Evil Dead remake, and now Alvarez and Co. have found their female lead. Lily Collins was set to star in the horror update but was forced to drop out due to scheduling conflicts, and now Deadline reports that Jane Levy has been set as her replacement. Levy will star as the filmâs lead, Mia, a young girl recovering from a recent overdose and âone of five young people who head to the remote cabin where evil awaits.âWhile I didnât have strong feelings about Collinsâ casting one way or the other, Iâm quite happy with Levy. She currently stars in ABCâs promising comedy Suburgatory and packs a great deal of charm and wit. The female lead in Evil Dead was sought after by a number of young actresses, so this is a major get for Levy. She also stars in The O.C. creator Josh Schwartzâs feature debut comedy Fun Size. The Evil Dead is set for release on April 12th, 2013.
SUBURGATORY Star Jane Levy Set as Female Lead in THE EVIL DEAD Remake
Jane Levy to Star in THE EVIL DEAD Remake. Directed by Fede Alvarez, The Evil Dead will star Shiloh Fernandez and Jane Levy.