Robert Pattinson on the set of Remember Me

Amid a mob of frenzied fans, Rob Pattinson collided with a taxi on the streets of downtown Manhattan Thursday.

The Twilight actor, in New York City filming Remember Me, apparently attempted to run across the street near the famed Strand bookstore to escape a hoard of fans when he was clipped on his hip by a moving cab, whose driver slammed on his breaks upon impact.

Pattinson, 23, did not appear to be injured and walked away from the incident.

Production sources on the Remember Me set say Pattinson regularly attracts mobs of fans when they are filming. "It's been nonstop busy all day with people trying to get a glimpse of him, and the crowd goes nuts when they do see him," an eyewitness told PEOPLE Tuesday.

As a result, the actor has hired his own security in addition to the bodyguards provided by Summit Entertainment, according to the source, who adds that the heartthrob maintains a positive attitude about his fans.

"I think he appreciates it. He's not one to make a big deal about it. He's a chill guy and quiet so far," the source says. "I think he finds it a little weird that people are standing outside all day to get a glimpse of him, but grateful."

Neither Summit Entertainment nor a rep for Pattinson was immediately available for comment.

(Agencies)

Julianne & Chace

Los Angeles – Have Julianne Hough supporters been a little too enthusiastic in claiming she's the Footloose top choice? I'm now being told that while the filmmakers certainly consider her among their favorites, they're hoping she'll be able to improve on her acting skills before the cameras start rolling.

Fingers crossed for ya, Julianne!

Chace Crawford is pretty darn close to having one hot country gal by his side.

Sources say that Dancing With the Stars hoofer and rising country music singer Julianne Hough is finally in negotiations to star opposite People magazine's Hottest Bachelor in the upcoming remake of Footloose...

A source says talks have gotten down to the nitty-gritty issue of timing. If schedules can be worked out, the movie will mark Hough's first major film project. She actually had an uncredited role as a "Hogwarts schoolgirl" in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone back in 2001.

Paramount has announced a June 2010 release date for the remake, which will be a musical similar to the hit Broadway adaptation of the movie.

Hough's casting wouldn't come as too much of a surprise to anyone who's following the making of the new Footloose. Director Kenny Ortega gushed about her earlier this month at the MTV Movie Awards.

"I love her," he said. "I adore her. I'm a big fan of hers. Not only how beautiful but how deep her talent goes."

U.S. socialite Paris Hilton attends a news conference in Dubai June 17, 2009. Hilton is taking her reality TV show and a hunt for a new best friend to Dubai, and will have to tone down some of the progam's racier aspects. [Agencies]

U.S. socialite Paris Hilton (L) stands with Nayla al-Khaja, chief executive officer of UAE-based D-Seven Motion Pictures production company, during a news conference in Dubai June 17, 2009. Hilton is taking her reality TV show and a hunt for a new best friend to Dubai, and will have to tone down some of the progam's racier aspects. [Agencies]

U.S. socialite Paris Hilton attends a news conference in Dubai June 17, 2009. Hilton is taking her reality TV show and a hunt for a new best friend to Dubai, and will have to tone down some of the progam's racier aspects. [Agencies]

U.S. socialite Paris Hilton (R) attends a news conference in Dubai June 17, 2009. Hilton is taking her reality TV show and a hunt for a new best friend to Dubai, and will have to tone down some of the progam's racier aspects. [Agencies]

U.S. socialite Paris Hilton attends a news conference in Dubai June 17, 2009. Hilton is taking her reality TV show and a hunt for a new best friend to Dubai, and will have to tone down some of the progam's racier aspects. [Agencies]

U.S. socialite Paris Hilton attends a news conference in Dubai June 17, 2009. Hilton is taking her reality TV show and a hunt for a new best friend to Dubai, and will have to tone down some of the progam's racier aspects.

Cast member Marion Cotillard(R) and director/co-writer/producer Michael Mann arrive for a screening of "Public Enemies" in Chicago, June 18, 2009.

Cast member Marion Cotillard of "Public Enemies" arrives for a screening in Chicago June 18, 2009.

Cast member Christian Bale and his wife Sibi Bear arrive for a screening of "Public Enemies" in Chicago, June 18, 2009.

Cast member Johnny Depp arrives for a screening of "Public Enemies" in Chicago June 18, 2009.

Cast member Marion Cotillard(R) and director/co-writer/producer Michael Mann arrive for a screening of "Public Enemies" in Chicago, June 18, 2009.