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Last week Heat Vision reported that offers were out to "Twilight" actress Ashley Greene, "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere and Rory Culkin ("Twelve") for key starring roles in the movie, which sees Wes Craven return to the director's chair and Kevin Williamson back writing the script.
Greene was to have played Jill, cousin of returning "Scream" star Neve Campbell, and essentially the heroine in the rebooted franchise.
The deal was never completed and, as first reported by EW, in stepped Roberts, who starred in Nickelodeon's series "Unfabulous," starred in the feature version of "Nancy Drew" and was last seen in New Line's ensemble romantic comedy "Valentine's Day."
Shooting begins June in Michigan.
– The Hollywood Reporter