Rachel Bilson, who plays Summer on Fox’s waning TV show “The O.C.,” has just signed on to appear in the sci-fi movie “The Jumper.”

The sci-fi teleportation movie is being produced by Doug Liman, who was also responsible for box office smashes “The Bourne Identity” and “Mr. and Mrs. Smith.” Both movies gained notoriety for their tumultuous behind-the-scenes trouble, and it appears that “The Jumper” is no exception.

“Jumper” was supposed to start filming this summer, but huge screenplay rewrites and casting changes have pushed back the start date, and the movie is now slated to be released sometime in 2008 (maybe). After Darth Hayden Christensen replaced Tom Sturridge on the movie, another role has been “reconceived” from a 20-year-old woman to a 25-year-old. As a result, Bilson replaced Teresa Palmer in that role. The movie also stars one of our favorite actors, Samuel L. Jackson.

We think Rachel Bilson is one of the cutest actresses on TV right now, and she actually has some real talent, which unfortunately is not being utilized much on the lightweight O.C. Let’s hope this new movie role will give Rachel the chance to shine that she deserves.

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