Kristen Stewart Beats Out Jennifer Lawrence For Lie Down In Darkness Lead (Report)

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Despite making headlines in recent days for her personal woes, Kristen Stewart's career is moving forward. The actress has reportedly nabbed a role sought after by "Hunger Games" star Jennifer Lawrence.

According to New York Magazine's Vulture, the 22-year-old has landed the lead role in "Lie Down In Darkness," based on William Styron's 1951 novel.

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Kristen will reportedly play Peyton Loftis, who lives in the shadow of her disabled sister and must contend with her dysfunctional family - including an abusive alcoholic father.

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In the June issue of Elle magazine Kristen opened up about her love of the story and character.

"I want to play Peyton more than anything I can possibly taste or touch in my life. I want to play her so bad. They're the most f***ed-up family. There's a script adaptation... and it's good," she told the mag. "Two people vying for the part (of the father) are Daniel Day-Lewis and Colin Firth. Daniel would be perfect."

Jennifer also recently opened up about her love of the character and wanting the role.

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"I am obsessed with that part," the "Hunger Games" and "X-Men" star told W Magazine. "I have this feeling of protectiveness over characters I want to play. I worry about them -- if someone else gets the part, I'm afraid they won't do it right; they'll make the character a victim or they'll make her a villain or they'll just get it wrong somehow. I'm trying to write the director to convince him that I should be in his movie. I'll chase him if I have to. I'll sit outside his house."

In addition to "Breaking Dawn - Part 2," Kristen is starring in the big screen adaption of "On the Road" with Garrett Hedlund, Kirsten Dunst and Amy Adams, slated to hit theaters this fall.

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-- Jesse Spero

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