Nine-Year-Old Mackenzie Foy to Play Renesmee...

One of the most sought-after roles in Hollywood -- Bella and Edward's half-human/half-vampire child Renesmee Cullen -- will be played by nine-year-old actress Mackenzie Foy in the two-part conclusion to the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn. The news comes one day after the underwhelming announcement that Maggie Grace (Lost) will play troublemaking vampire Irina.

Foy's credits to date include single episodes of FlashForward and 'Til Death, according to imdb.com. However, she's been a growing number of Twilight fans' favorite to play Renesmee for some time, with at least one online petition asking for her to be given the role.

According to EW.com, Foy is "inches away" from being announced as Renesmee, who rapidly ages from a newborn to a 17-year-old during the events of Breaking Dawn. Past reports have theorized that that aging process will be achieved via similar effects as those employed in David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

(Photo: PetitionSpot.)

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Kevin Zimmerman Sep 28, 2010, 11:27am UTC

She certainly looks the part; don't know about her acting ability...

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Deborah Sloan Sep 28, 2010, 1:03pm UTC

A perfect choice.

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crystal gill Oct 2, 2010, 9:42pm UTC

Thought the petition was a bit desperate, and i am wondering about the eye color..... I also REALLY hope that they decide to use a real 4year old child as well. Evan-Taylor Green a relatively new actress/model would be great for the transition......

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Nine-Year-Old Mackenzie Foy to Play Renesmee Cullen in "Twilight: Breaking Dawn"

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