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December 16, 2008

'New' Blood in 'Twilight' Sequel?

"Twilight" exceeded box office expectations and sucked in $70.6 million in its opening weekend. Now, the sequel "New Moon" has recruited director Chris Weitz -- and rumor has it there'll be some new blood in the vampy cast!

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Taylor Lautner portrayed young shape-shifter Jacob Black in the first film -- and whispers are that the baby-faced actor is too young to continue in the role. Michael Copon is said to be up to replace him.

Actor Ben Barnes portrayed hunky Prince Caspian in "The Chronicles of Narnia" -- and now, rumor has it he's vying for the role of vampire Aro in "New Moon."

Vampire hunk Robert Pattinson and his leading lady Kristen Stewart have signed on for the sequel, scheduled to hit theatres November 20, 2009 -- exactly one year after "Twilight" opened.

Let "Extra" know -- should Michael replace Taylor as Bella's Quileute pal? Is Ben the perfect person to play dominant vampire Aro? Upload your video comments now!


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Well I think they should keep Taylor for the fisrt part of the movie but when he transform he comes out lookin older and bigger then they should replace him with Steven Strait


- Anonymous
Posted 12/19/08 04:08 PM
 

okay this is so not cool. keep taylor and who cares about the other people because if you replace him a lot of people (girls some boys) will be very angry with you.and i thnk he looks fine for the role of jacob black.And unless you want to lose half of your fans then i would keep taylor.
thank you ….peace


KEEP JACOB..


- Bronte
Posted 12/19/08 03:49 PM
 

Michelle, I agree with you on the director taking ‘some’ responsibility for making Taylor the Jake we want!


- angie
Posted 12/19/08 03:02 PM
 

Taylor has to stay as Jacob, Steven Strait and Michael Copon are attractive enought and bigger, but Taylor did great in Twilight, and I think he is determined enough not to dissapoint the fans…


- Anonymous
Posted 12/19/08 03:00 PM
 

Isnt Aro suppose to be older, like maybe 50’s? In the book , Bella described him as coming across grandfatherly to edward? Also his skin was like Onion skin, and his eyes had a haze to them…


- Anonymous
Posted 12/19/08 02:57 PM
 

Ben is too soft. Aro can be smooth and tolerant to a point but he is very powerful and I do not see Ben (I love You) pulling off that kind of fierceness. Taylor has to be Jacob because movies are never good without the original cast. Jacob needs to be who we expect. If the director can’t do it with special effects then he isn’t much of a director then is he? Step up director and MAKE Taylor - Jacob! That’s what we want to see!


- Michelle
Posted 12/19/08 12:35 PM
 

Ben i think is wayy to young to play Aro, i pictures aro as MUCH MUCH older


- Cheyenne
Posted 12/19/08 12:21 PM
 

Ben Barnes absolutely CANNOT play Aro. He looks like a baby. Aro should be played by an older actor. If they control the legions of Vampires, they have to look older to have that much control!


- Anonymous
Posted 12/19/08 11:49 AM
 

Replace Kristen. She does not portray a girl in love. Pattison had to act twice as hard. Really watch it… She is a great actress but I do not think she understood the role. Taylor did Great for Twilight. But give it up already. Give us Steven Strait. Everyone was against Pattison when he got cast but look at all of you now. Taylor does NOT work for NM and Eclipse. Read the book if you do not like my comment. I get that you like Taylor he is a cute Kid! And a good actor and dedicated BUT that does NOT mean he should get the part.


- Trish
Posted 12/19/08 11:36 AM
 

STEVEN STRAIT = JACOB BLACK

TAYLOR LAUTNER = SETH CLEARWATER

MICHAEL COPON = EMBRY OR QUILL OR SAM

SAVVY?


- fae
Posted 12/19/08 12:49 AM
 

STEVEN STRAIT would be the perfect Jacob Black. He’ll transition perfectly because he looks like a more mature Tyler Lautner.
He definitely has a presence that the Jacob
Black character requires.


- Anonymous
Posted 12/19/08 12:12 AM
 

STEVEN STRAIT **NOT** Michael Copon should play Jacob Black. Where is Steven’s agent? Shouldn’t she/he be monitoring these message boards and the internet?


- laera
Posted 12/18/08 09:25 PM
 

Taylor Lautner should…I mean, he barely got any scenes in Twilight…and what the heck, how is he too young? You can’t really tell anyways…so who cares? To keep everyone happy I think that Taylor should stay.


- QEDaznQEDchica
Posted 12/18/08 06:14 PM
 

ok if any of this people read the book then they know that that kid shouldn’t still be in the movie. I also think that they should replace the girl that played Bella with someone that can act that will also fit the part.


- b
Posted 12/18/08 05:54 PM
 

TAYLOR HAS TO BE JACOB.
what is everyone thinking TAYLOR looks so good for jacob and you can make a man look like half a horse( narnia and in plus look at all the monster and look at harry potter) but you cant make a teen look older or taller COME ON people its hollywood you can do anything there


- Jessica
Posted 12/18/08 05:40 PM
 

Taylor Lautner was one of the few cast members the original director got right. If they want to replace cast members they should start with Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart and get actors who can… oh, I don’t know… act!? Maybe then New Moon might be closer to not totally sucking than Twilight did! Thank you Hollywood for taking some truly awesome stories and peeing all over them!


- ImAlwaysRite
Posted 12/18/08 05:40 PM
 

michael copon is perfect. so sorry fangirls we have to be realistic on this. i’ve also hearing that some are voting for steven strait.. well, he is married.. i don’t think he should be in this category.. moreso, ben barnes is so hot, he would be so cool as aro..


- stekl
Posted 12/18/08 04:00 PM
 

TEAM TAYLOR….He needs to stay…TEAM TAYLOR


- Anonymous
Posted 12/18/08 03:22 PM
 

I think with all the CG and other effects they should be able to make Taylor look older and taller. They need to keep him it would be like replacing Ron in Harry Potter it would just be stupid. GO TEAM TAYLOR


- Ava
Posted 12/18/08 03:14 PM
 

Taylor is way too short and not old enough looking to play a 25 year old. Stephenie Meyer describes him as looking older and more than a foot taller than Edward. Hello!


- M
Posted 12/18/08 01:51 PM

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