Shockingly, after seeming so eager and committed, Franz Ferdinand have pulled out of appearing in Goblet of Fire according to 3AM, journalists at the
The Daily Mirror. It is apparently due to tensions within the group and scheduling.
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But 3am can reveal the boys have said no. Sources say tension in the band - which recently saw Alex and Nick came to blows after a French gig - is to blame.
But a band spokesman said: "There was a bit of a row, that's normal. They can't make the film because of scheduling."
Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood and Jarvis Cocker will appear instead.
Source:
The Daily Mirror.
UPDATE:
GigWise are now reporting the same news with this comment from another spokesperson:
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A spokesperson for the band told NME: "It’s just simply one of those things. There’s no depth to it, minor issues take on more significance when you live in each others’ pockets for a year. The tiredness from travelling doesn’t help either. Every band I’ve worked with has had something like this, it’s like family life. Bands fall out, families fall out. It’s the dynamic of being in a band."
UPDATE 2:
FranzFerdinand.org are now reporting the exact same news:
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Alas, what with the bands hectic schedule over the forthcoming months, the movie role has now been taken on by Jarvis (Cocker - "Pulp" lead singer) and Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood instead of the boys, to allow them to concentrate on the recording of their second album in the new year.
UPDATED: Franz Ferdinand pull out of GoF - Radiohead to appear instead 
