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Jane Colburn Levy (born December 29, 1989) is an American actress. She is best known for her current role as Tessa Altman on the ABC comedy series "Suburgatory". She made her TV debut on Showtime's "Shameless". Levy has appeared in three films: "Fun Size" and "Nobody Walks" in 2012, and "Evil Dead" in 2013. She has been named by critics as one of the breakout stars of 2011, and "Forbes" named her on their list of 30 under 30 who are "reinventing the world" (a list of the brightest stars of the future). 
Levy moved back to Los Angeles after two years in New York City. Levy was cast as Mandy Milkovich in a five-episode arc on the Showtime series "Shameless" within a few weeks of returning to the West Coast. In March 2011, she landed the first lead role of her career on the sitcom "Suburgatory", with Jeremy Sisto and Cheryl Hines. Since being in the show she has been compared to Emma Stone, due in part to her red hair. Levy has been pleasantly surprised by the success of the show and enjoys the ability to develop a character over 22 episodes. Her favorite moment of season one was when the character Ryan Shay (played by Parker Young) confuses "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" with "". She was named by both "TV Guide" and TheInsider.com as one of the breakout stars of 2011, and was included on the top eleven list of funniest women compiled by AOL. "Forbes" named her as one of the handful of entertainment stars on their list of 30 under 30 who are "reinventing the world" (a list of the brightest stars of the future). Noting that "Suburgatory" was "one of the big hits of the new season" and that Levy would be seen in two upcoming films, "Forbes" called her "one to watch". Levy appeared in two films in 2012, "Fun Size" and "Nobody Walks"; the former was the first feature from "Gossip Girl" creator Josh Schwartz. Released before Halloween, "Fun Size" co-starred Victoria Justice and comedian Chelsea Handler. While filming it, Levy was disappointed that she failed to meet comedian Johnny Knoxville, as he was on set for the one week of shooting that she was not. Levy starred in the 2013 remake of the horror classic "The Evil Dead" as the drug-dependent Mia, replacing Lily Collins who had originally been cast. In February 2013, Levy landed the lead role in Gold Circle's thriller film "In a Dark Place" directed by Bharat Nalluri. 
Fede Alvarez and Rodo Sayagues co-wrote the script, which was then doctored by Diablo Cody in an effort to Americanize the dialogue since English was not the writers' first language. The film was produced by Raimi, Campbell, and Robert G. Tapert, who are the producers of the original trilogy. Raimi and Campbell had planned a remake for many years, but in 2009, Campbell stated the proposed remake was "going nowhere" and had "fizzled" due to extremely negative fan reaction. However, in April 2011, Bruce Campbell stated in an AskMeAnything interview on Reddit.com, "We are remaking "Evil Dead". The script is awesome [... The remake's gonna kick some ass — you have my word. "On July 13, 2011, it was officially announced, via a press release, that Ghost House Pictures would team up with FilmDistrict to produce an "Evil Dead "remake, with Diablo Cody in the process of revising the script and Fede Alvarez directing. Actor Shiloh Fernandez was cast in the lead male role of David. Bloody Disgusting reported that Lily Collins would play the lead female role of Mia, but on January 24, 2012, she dropped out of the role. On February 3, 2012, it was announced that actress Jane Levy, star of the television series "Suburgatory", would replace Collins in the lead female role as Mia. Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore, and Jessica Lucas later joined the cast. In January 2013, Alvarez commented on the ambiguity of the film's relationship to the original:Sam Raimi's 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 can be seen in an opening scene with David and Mia as they arrive at the cabin. The 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 has appeared in almost all of the movies that Raimi has been involved with over his career. 
The series first appeared on ABC's development slate in October 2010. On January 14, 2011, ABC placed a pilot order, written by Emily Kapnek and directed by Michael Fresco, who also serve as executive producers. The half-hour comedy is produced by Warner Bros. Television. Casting announcements began in February 2011, with Jane Levy the first actor cast, playing the role of Tessa Altman, a Manhattan teen who has been raised for the last fifteen years by a single father, George. Tessa dreads the idea of living in the suburbs. Next to join the series was Alan Tudyk in the role of Noah Werner, George's college buddy and a dentist who moved to the suburbs some years earlier. Allie Grant then joined the series as Lisa Shay, a socially awkward girl at school who befriends Tessa. Jeremy Sisto and Carly Chaikin followed with Sisto playing George Altman, Tessa's architect father who moves her from Manhattan to the suburbs, and Chaikin playing Dalia Royce, Tessa's neighbor who quickly becomes her nemesis at school. Cheryl Hines was next cast in the role of Dallas Royce, a well-to-do housewife and the mother of Dalia. She tells George that her absentee husband (Jay Mohr) "travels a lot". Rex Lee was the last actor cast, playing Mr. Wolfe, Tessa's clueless high school guidance counselor. He was originally a guest star but was upped to a series regular after the pilot. "Saturday Night Live" ("SNL") alumna Ana Gasteyer plays the Altmans' domineering neighbor, Sheila Shay, whom they vainly try to avoid. Fellow "SNL" alum Chris Parnell plays Fred, her husband, who toes the line. The Shays have two children: Lisa, who is Tessa's closest thing to a friend, and Ryan (Parker Young). On May 13, 2011, ABC ordered the pilot to series, to air in the fall of the 2011–12 United States network television schedule. "Suburgatory" premiered on September 28, 2011 and currently airs on Wednesday nights at 8:30/7:30 central following "The Middle". After initially ordering 11 episodes, ABC picked up "Suburgatory" for a full season on October 13, 2011. On December 16, 2011, it was announced that Alicia Silverstone would have a recurring role as Eden, a potential love interest for single father George. This marked the third time Silverstone and Jeremy Sisto had worked together, since first working on the 1995 American comedy film "Clueless", and the 1995 thriller "Hideaway". On March 23, 2012, ABC announced that the series was renewed for the 2012–2013 television season. It would air after "Modern Family", on 9:30/8:30 central timeslot replacing the new series "The Neighbors" which was originally scheduled to air in that timeslot. 
 Jeremy Sisto as George Altman, a single father and architect from New York City, who decides to move upstate to the suburbs wanting a better life for his daughter, Tessa.  Jane Levy as Tessa Altman, George's daughter, who is less than thrilled about her new suburban surroundings.  Carly Chaikin as Dalia Oprah Royce, a materialistic and fashion-driven girl in the popular group at school who becomes Tessa's rival. She is known to have a dry sense of humor and rarely smiles.  Allie Grant as Lisa Marie Shay, Tessa's best friend and neighbor. She is rather awkward and often very embarrassed by her family.  Cheryl Hines as Dallas Royce, Dalia's mother and George's neighbor and later girlfriend. She employs Tessa and is a mother figure to her when she needs advice.  Ana Gasteyer as Sheila Shay (recurring, episodes 1–13; starring, episode 14–present), George and Tessa's nosy neighbor who lives directly across the street. She is Fred's domineering wife and Lisa's very controlling mother.  Chris Parnell as Fred Shay (recurring, season 1; starring, season 2–present), Sheila's husband and Lisa's father. He is also Ryan's adoptive father, as it was found out at the end of Season 1 that Ryan was adopted by Sheila.  Alan Tudyk as Noah Werner (starring, season 1–2; recurring, season 3–present), George's best friend, who is a dentist. He often helps George assimilate into suburban culture, having moved out of the city some years earlier.  Rex Lee as Mr. Wolfe (starring, season 1–2; recurring, season 3–present), the school guidance counselor, who is always in a good mood. He is openly gay, after being inspired by Tessa to come out.