Willow Smith out of 'Annie' remake

Sony says actress, 13, has outgrown the part

Published On: Jan 31 2013 06:08:45 PM EST   Updated On: Feb 01 2013 03:26:38 AM EST
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Willow Smith was once dreaming up potential co-stars for the "Annie" remake her parents are producing, but it looks like she's out of the project.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Sony announced Wednesday that Willow was no longer in consideration for the lead role because she's outgrown it. She was just nine when the development process began, but the singer/actress is now approaching her 13th birthday this fall.

Yet while Sony needs to think of a new lead actress, the studio does have an idea of who they want to helm the movie. Will Gluck ("Easy A," "Friends with Benefits" is reportedly in negotiations to lead the remake, which would take place in the modern day and have a soundtrack steered by Jay-Z.

"At the helm of 'Annie,' [Gluck] will bring to this film all the charm of the original Broadway production while also appealing to a new generation," studio executives said in a press release.

Willow's parents Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are producing the film through their Overbrook Entertainment company. The hope is to release the new "Annie" at some point next year.

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