According to Variety, Halloween's Scout Taylor-Compton has has been added to the cast of The Runaways. Taylor-Compton will be starring with Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning in the film.

The movie follows the true story of the 1970s punk band, The Runaways. Compton will play the role of Lita Ford. The film is being written and directed by Floria Sigismondi.

The Runaways is currently shooting in Los Angeles.

The Runaways was released March 19th, 2010 and stars Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon, Stella Maeve, Scout Taylor-Compton, Alia Shawkat, Riley Keough, Johnny Lewis. The film is directed by Floria Sigismondi.