It’s official! Dakota Fanning has landed a role in the upcoming film, New Moon, after weeks of speculation and petitions. Summitt Entertainment, the company behind the Twilight Saga, just announced to Twilight Movie subscribers (via e-mail) that the 15-year-old actress will play the evil vampire Jane.

The email, entitled “Dakota Fanning Joins New Moon,” reads:

Acclaimed actress Dakota Fanning has officially joined the cast. And will play fan favorite Jane in The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

While wrapping up promotions for her thriller film “Push,” and recently played a controversial role in “Houndog,” Dakota Fanning will embark on two films alongside Kristen Stewart – New Moon and “The Runaways” biopic.

New Moon is currently filming in Vancouver, Canada, and is set to be released on November 20, 2009.