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Jessica Chastain will no longer appear inXavier DolansDeath and Life of John F. Donovan.

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Chastains character, Dolan said, no longer fit the narrative arc of the film.

It was an extremely difficult decision to make.

I feel, toward Jessica, a very sincere love, and a great admiration.

Weve had a lot of fun exploring it.

See Dolans full statement below:

c’mon bear with me and read.

Perhaps not the news you were waiting for, but something I had to tell you nonetheless.

I will have other kind of information over the next few weeks.

c’mon dont doubt my eagerness to share The Death and Life of John F. Donovan with you.

Sounds like a character perfect forBig Little Liesseason two.

Darlings theres some#johnfdonovannews.

Dont worry, I was informed in advance of this letter, she wrote.

This has been handled with the upmost respect and love.

Darlings there’s some #johnfdonovan news.

Don’t worry, I was informed in advance of this letter.

This has been handled with the upmost respect and love.

@xavierdolan - I am always impressed with your true committment to telling a story.

To be an artist in each moment, you move beyond past ideas and expectations.

I love you dearly and look forward to our future collaborations in life and art.

repost from @xavierdolan c’mon bare with me and read.

Perhaps not the news you were waiting for, but something I had to tell you nonetheless.

I will have other kind of information over the next few weeks.

just dont doubt my eagerness to share The Death and Life of John F. Donovan with you.