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Twilight, I'm told, is a thing that people like, so those people should be thrilled to know that their beloved Kristen Stewart, lead actress in the first Twilight film (sequels forthcoming), has been enlisted to play Joan Jett in an upcoming movie about Jett's original band the Runaways. Y'all do know who Joan Jett is, right??

According to a HollywoodReporter.com writeup, the picture is simply titled The Runaways and will mark the feature film directing debut for noted music video maker Floria Sigismondi (The White Stripes, the Cure, Interpol, Sigur Rós, Christina Aguilera). Sigismondi also wrote the screenplay, while Jett herself is serving as executive producer.

The "rock'n'roll biopic" will reportedly hone in on Jett and Runaways bandmate Cherie Currie, just teenagers when the band came together in 1975. Might want to hold off on the Fandango a minute, though; shooting isn't expected to begin until next year.

The real Joan Jett, meanwhile, has a few live engagements lined up, and should probably start watching out for vampires.

Joan Jett:

12-30 Reno, NV - Silver Legacy
12-31 Tacoma, WA - Emerald Queen
04-02 Dallas, TX - Cirque
06-27 Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest