The frantic calls to replace Natalie Portman in new HBO film

Hollywood agents are desperately trying to replace Natalie Portman after she dropped out of HBO's Days of Abandonment. Replacement: Hollywood agents are desperately trying to replace Natalie Portman after she dropped out of HBO's Days of Abandonment The news comes after she pulled out from her new movie just a day before filming was set to commence, effectively putting a stop to production, The Daily Telegraph reported on Tuesday. 'Due to unforeseen personal reasons, Natalie Portman has stepped down from HBO's Days of Abandonment prior to the start of filming,' HBO said in a statement. Exit: The news comes after she pulled out from her new movie just a day before filming was set to commence, effectively putting a stop to production The Federal Government had committed $3.4million to the project as part of its location incentive program, while Communication Minister Paul Fletcher had said he expected the production to generate more than $25million for the local economy.