Lohman finds a place in "Hell"

By Gregg Goldstein and Carolyn Giardina

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Alison Lohman will replace Ellen Page in Sam Raimi's horror film "Drag Me to Hell."

The "Juno" Oscar nominee dropped out last week, facing a scheduling conflict after "Hell" was delayed because of a protracted preproduction period. It bumped against two other projects on Page's dance card: the roller-derby comedy "Whip It!" and the thriller "Peacock."

Producers were looking for another babyfaced star and found one in 28-year-old Lohman, best known for portraying a younger-than-her-years character in "White Oleander." She recently voiced a role in "Beowulf," and played a recovering addict in "Things We Lost in the Fire."

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter