In a post on her website, Twilight author Stephenie Meyer confirms that Taylor Lautner will reprise his role as Jacob in the hit vampire romance’s Read the full post.
Jan 8
2009
12:39 AM ET
Stephenie Meyer confirms Taylor Lautner will be in 'Twilight' sequel
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I just hope NM is done better than Twilight.I will be curious to see what Taylor brings to the character of Jacob. And for those saying that Taylor is the leading man for this movie, I have to disagree. While I don’t think they will change the movie to have Rob in it more, I do think they will cut out more of the middle to fit in the beginning and the end of the book…which means the same amount as Rob, as there is Taylor. The ending of the book was by far the best part. I’m happy for Taylor, he really seemed to enjoy all the attention that he was getting from the fans. I’m sure Rob will appreciate some of the focus shifting to Taylor this go round. Now it will be a wait and see if Taylor becomes the breakout star of 2009, or will he get lost in Rob’s shadow.
Oh My Wow!! well at least I dont have to check up on this every 5 min now
im so so happy about this i have been on the coputer every day searching to see if taylor would be in the movie im realy glad he got the part(=(=
YES! I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE IT! tO SEE WHAT CHRIS W. SAYS”that fans of Twilight the book and the movie will be surprised by the Jacob Black that Taylor will bring to the screen in New Moon”
he need to get really toned up and grow 12 inches..lol..
Not really sure how I feel about this. I really didn’t care for the character of Jacob until Breaking Dawn. So I think it really didn’t matter to me one way or the other who was cast as Jacob for New Moon. So with that, if the fans are happy, then that is what matters.
YESSSSSSSS!!!!!! I was immensely worried that he wouldn’t be cast, he is MY perfect Jacob! I can’t wait for New Moon to come out now!!! Hopefully November 2009 will hurry like it did with Twilight!!!
I’m kind of surprised that “older” twilight fans seem to not be supporting Taylor Lautner for Jacob in NM. I can understand older women wouldn’t see him as a leading man but then his character isn’t 100 years old either – which is probably why these older ladies can see Rob, who is only 22, as more of a man. I am reading the book now – 3/4 of the way thru and Jacob is much the same, friendly guy that Bella cares so much about in most of the book. I like how his character evolves from child to man. Other than his size Taylor is the perfect choice for this role – he makes me smile – the way Jacob does in the books. Oh and I am in my 30s.
Bringing this post over…”Team Edward thanks you for picking such an asexual guy who has no chemistry with Kristen. We are all breathing a sigh of relief knowing that all the new fans will be firmly in camp Edward” This is how I feel too. My biggest concern was that they would pick someone who would give Rob’s Edward a run for his money. They didn’t do that. So…Yeah!!!! I’m so happy they picked Taylor!!
YES!!! I’ve been on edge for WEEKS! This is EXACTLY the news I’ve been wanting to hear!
Yessssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *jumps up & down* Yay! This made my week!!! IM so happy now!!! Even though i’m a Team Edward I really loved Taylor as Jacob and i’m very pleased that he got to keep that role!!!! Taylor Rocks!!!!
thank god its been confirmed. For some strange reason I find myself addicted to all things twilight which as a hetero 22year old is difficult to admit. He’s a good actor and fits perfectly as Jacob
Something about Stephenie Meyer is starting to get on my nerves. She seems very smug and pretentious to me – like “I was very much a part of this decision. I’m glad Taylor proved himself to me”. Ugh. He shouldn’t have to prove anything to her. I think the movies would be far better if she would back off a little bit. Just get over yourself and let these people do their own interpretation of your book, ya know? I don’t want to start the Steph vs. JK game but Rowling seems much more humble and normal in her interviews. I seriously doubt she sat around on set all day whining about actors and hoping for a cameo. Yay for Taylor though. I hope New Moon is better than Twilight.
I am so excited and happy for Taylor. I was not sure I could see New Moon if they replaced him. He is the perfect Jacob.
KB23 I’m an older fan and I support Taylor as Jacob. Even though Jacob looked older than he was, he still acted like a teenager throughout the books. I think Taylor will do just that. I don’t see him as a leading man, but I don’t think Jacob was ever considered a leading man just more of a main character in New Moon. I also don’t think that Summit will be foolish enough to put the majority of New Moon on Taylors shoulder to carry. I do believe that they will build the beginning of the movie, then show the building of Bella’s and Jacob’s relationship in the middle, with the main focus being the time spent in Italy and when they get back. While I agree that it is important to show the relationship that Bella and Jacob build, the ending of the book is truly the best part. The really could shave off some of the middle. I mean look how much the cut out of Twilight. Anyway, I think Taylor will be fine as Jacob. Besides, it is just a movie:)