EXCLUSIVE: Director On Replacing Lindsay Lohan, 'Feels Like 16 Tons Off My Mind'

Posted on Nov 29, 2010 @ 01:30PM

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Though he continues to root for Lindsay Lohan’s recovery and success, Inferno director Matthew Wilder admits that his decision to recast her starring role has given him some peace of mind. In an exclusive interview with RadarOnline.com, Wilder discusses his choice and his new leading lady.

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Wilder recently brought in actress Malin Akerman to replace Lohan in the movie based on the tragic porn star Linda Lovelace. “I love working with her, she is sensitive and hard-working and I think it’s a great decision for our project,” he said about Akerman.

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With Lohan, the production had to endure many costly delays due to the actress’ ongoing personal and legal struggles, including her ongoing rehabilitation treatment at The Betty Ford Center.

“I feel like 16 tons of weight are off my mind not having to deal with the Lindsay Lohan situation,” Wilder said. “We have not heard anything from Lindsay and her camp recently but we wish her and them well.

“I still think she has great talent and if she respects those gifts then she will go on to show people what she is capable of doing.”

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Wilder says the the production is “scheduled to start filming in February now and are really looking forward to moving forward without any distractions.”

Akerman currently costars with Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd in Wanderlust, which is shooting in New York.

Meanwhile, Lohan is continuing her court-enforced rehab at the Betty Ford Center. The troubled star looked fit and healthy when she was photographed going to alcohol counseling meetings at Westfield Mall in Palm Springs, California, over the weekend.

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The rehabbing actress wore a sophisticated cardigan and t-shirt with dark jeans and knee high boots.

Lindsay looked in good spirits after spending the Thanksgiving holiday with her dad Michael. She is set to complete her court-ordered treatment at the Betty Ford Center on January 3.

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IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT THE LYING LOHAN CAMP POST ON HERE, TRUTH IS LINDSAY LOHAN IS DONE! STICK A FORK IN HER!! HER CAREER IS OVER, BYE BYE LINDSAY YOUR SHIPPED HAS SAILED. NOW GO THE "F"AWAY

by Caddy
Posted Tue, 11/30/2010 - 9:40am

Question for Dina...do you even remember the names of your other 3 kids??? Kind of sad watching how pathetic you are..you didnt' make it in the entertainment world so you're desperately trying to make it via LL...

by Stef
Posted Tue, 11/30/2010 - 2:17am

The Robert Downey, Jr.'s are not the majority. Anyone who has spent any time around addiction knows that her chances of recovery are slim until she ditches the old playmates, playpens, enablers, and users.

by rftallent
Posted Tue, 11/30/2010 - 12:43am

Now that she has freed herself from this "project" are there any reputable producers beating down the door at the Betty Ford Center offering Lindsay her first academy award winning performance?

by rftallent
Posted Tue, 11/30/2010 - 12:35am

It's obvious this director was telling the truth &couldn't insure LL. Evidence of that is how fast he solidified the contract with the new actress. The next day. If LL was telling the truth it would have taken him time to find another actress.

by Smooch1
Posted Mon, 11/29/2010 - 11:19pm

Forgot one more! Dumas1000 is also Dina Lohan. She uses that name on TMZ as well. She has so many.... This woman is psychotic and probably also has her OWN drug habit. She lies like we all breathe.

by Smooch1
Posted Mon, 11/29/2010 - 11:16pm

Just about all of the posts I've seen are tired of Lindsay Lohan. The only posts I've seen in favor of her are Jill09, Susan2 and Chill here and Susan and Nicole on TMZ which are Dina Lohan's names. Everyone else thinks her career is OVER. Period.

by Smooch1
Posted Mon, 11/29/2010 - 11:12pm

With all due respect, I'm sure Lilo ain't crying into her beer about losing this project. However, she SHOULD have shown the courtesy of telling the man she was done with the project, instead of refusing to meet him and end things properly.

by amagod121
Posted Mon, 11/29/2010 - 11:12pm

Jill09 and Susan2 are both Dina Lohan. Lindsay can do no wrong and they paraphrase Dina's interviews. Chill is Ali Lohan. This was solidly established long ago. They post on TMZ as well.

by Smooch1
Posted Mon, 11/29/2010 - 11:09pm