Jovovich Leaves Clock Tower?

Casting news is always a very hectic thing with actors schedules changing constantly or just leaving a project.  A few days ago Bloody-Disgusting got wind that Milla Jovovich, uber-hottie-bad ass from Resident Evil was going to star in the upcoming Clock Tower adaptation.  However it seems Ms. Jovovich isn't going to be in the film.

According to STYD, they recieved words from Jovovich's online reps that Ms. Jovovich informed them she wasn't going to star in the film.  I find this to be a major bummer.  I like Jovovich, I think she's a pretty good actress and when the buzz was she was going to star, it was the only thing that had me really interested.

I don't think that the film's lead will inspire much confidence in many genre fans.  I think we all (or at least those crazy enough to see it) remember Britnnay Snow's last horror outing of Prom Night *shivers*.   Clock Tower is set to roll next month with Martin Weisz (The Hills Have Eyes 2) at the helm and is scheduled to be released sometime next year.