Variety.com (2 years ago): It has now been reported by Panettiere' Publicist, Michelle Bega, that writer, Will Estell, has ended negotiations with her client and that Panettiere will not be signing onto the screenplay that Estell is now shopping. Reasons were vague however, sources says Estell is not happy with some of Ms. Panettiere's actions lately and also feels that her asking price to be associated with his screen play is too steep. No word yet on who will be approached for this part in the future. www.Variety.com

NEWS by E! dirt (3 years ago): Hayden Panettiere was seen just last week in Destin, Florida in a beach cafe with nothing but a little bikini on while meeting with writer Will Estell. Hayden is apparently in negotiations with William Estell for a role in a upcoming movie based upon his screenplay which would depict Hayden as the lead role of Channing Estell in the story of the writers rise from small town life in Pine Grove Mississippi to becoming a well known writer.