Kim Basinger Replaced By Younger Model

Kim Basinger will not reprise her role for the 'L.A. Confidential' sequel. The 53-year-old star, who won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance as Lynn Bracken in the 1997 crime thriller, is reportedly being replaced by an as yet unnamed younger actress in 'White Jazz'.

A source said: "Ten years have gone by since the first film and that is a long time for a woman in Hollywood."

It is believed film bosses still want Russell Crowe to reprise his role as Los Angeles police officer Wendell 'Bud' White. Director Joe Carnahan had hoped to bring Guy Pearce's character Ed Exley back for the sequel, but was left disappointed.

Carnahan told website MovieHole.net: "Guy and I met and unfortunately, due to some prior rights and ownership stuff revolving around 'L.A Confidential', I will not be able to use the Exley character in 'White Jazz'.

"I'm pretty bummed because I was looking forward to trying to lure Guy back in."

George Clooney and Charlize Theron have both been linked to the movie which is based on the James Ellroy books. The film is scheduled to begin shooting in November.