Thanks for the clarification. I didn't read the first post, only came here when the official cast was release. I did have a gut feeling the director wanted Alexandra only due to the fact that he was familiar with her. From the opening ceremony news clip it seem P'Tong was stuttering when answering the reporters question, agitated, somehow. Seriously, being a professional director he'll have to learn to use other actor/actress, not just rely on one. Neway, I'm just waiting to see news clip on how far they have filmed, does this director even let reporters on his set?
As for an actor/actress acting in the old version and new version. It is a bit awkward. Ann's mom in the old version will play Paul's mom in this version.