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December 16, 2008

VOTE: Who Should Play Jacob in 'Twilight' Sequel?

The sequel to "Twilight," called "New Moon," has recruited director Chris Weitz to replace Catherine Hardwicke -- now rumor has it that Taylor Lautner may be too young to play the older Jacob Black!

MTV News is reporting that Lautner's competition for the role includes actor Michael Copon.

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Tell "Extra" -- Which hunky actor should play Jacob in the Bella/Edward love triangle?


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steven strait -he’s got jacob black written all over him!!!..btw, howcome he’s not even one of the picks???


- Anonymous
Posted 12/16/08 11:01 PM
 


OMG Taylor has to stay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I, personaly am on Edwards team and don’t like Jacob , but still Taylor is a HOTTIE and evan tho I’m with Edward this would be no movie without Taylor as Jacob he’s soooooooooooooooo cute (I still like Robert more tho)!!!


- twilight lover jackie
Posted 12/16/08 10:57 PM
 

TAYLOR was perfect in Twilight…but STEVEN STRAIT is NEW MOON, ECLIPSSE and REAKING DAWN!


- NuevaLuna
Posted 12/16/08 10:55 PM
 

Taylor is too young to play Jacob in new moon?? Thats a terrible fight for Michael.
Thats the point, Jacob is younger..that is one of Bella’s set backs on liking Jacob. (although not the most important). It would be stupid for them to change the actor. 1. It ruins the flow of films for fans 2. He looks young and perfect for the role.


- marie
Posted 12/16/08 10:52 PM
 

Just picture it you guys…
Robert Pattison vs Steven Strait
PERFECTION!!!!


- Iwa
Posted 12/16/08 10:49 PM
 

Steven Strait —He was Stephanie Meyer’s Jacob Black in mind!


- alanis
Posted 12/16/08 10:47 PM
 

STEVEN STRAIT!!!!!


- danag
Posted 12/16/08 10:44 PM
 

Taylor is Jacob! No one can physically fill Jacob’s shoes. Going with Michael Copon or anyone else just because they’re taller and older isn’t what we fans want. Taylor deserves this role and no one should be able to take it from him.


- Theresa
Posted 12/16/08 10:06 PM
 


STEVEN STRAIT

for

Jacob Black


- Anonymous
Posted 12/16/08 10:05 PM
 

I vote Michael Copon. If anyone can replace Taylor, it’s him. They look a lot alike, and Michael is a SEXY older Jacob (sorry Taylor, if only you weren’t still going through puberty).


- Insomnia
Posted 12/16/08 09:54 PM
 

STEVEN STRAIT IS AMAZING FOR THE PART


- rayasmiles91
Posted 12/16/08 09:37 PM
 

“HELLO PEOPLE!!! Need I remind you that jacob appears much older in New Moon? Even in the beginning of the book, Bella notices a difference. Michael looks a lot like Taylor, just older. I, as a devoted fan, would like to see the movie be as close to the book as posible. Summit should not keep Taylor as Jacob just to satisfy the younger fans. They need Michael to make the movie the RIGHT way!!!”


Amen!!!


- Jody
Posted 12/16/08 09:02 PM
 

I feel like I keep writing this over and over again….oh yeah, thats because I am:)
I am not even a “Jacob” fan, but when it comes to the movie….Taylor IS Jacob. Thats just the way it is in my eyes. It is a HUGE pet peeve of mine when actors are changed in sequels, especially major characters, and this isn’t just any other movie. This is a movie based on a book series that has taken over my life for the past year. I dont go by the name “Addicted” just for the fun of it. Yes, Jacob grows quite a bit in New Moon, but that doesnt mean that the way his face looks change so great as well. I do not feel that they need to get a new actor for the part. There is no “OLDER” Jacob. Age wise he is only a year older and the physical growth, to me, is not a good enough reason to replace Taylor. HollyWood can work their movie magic to have Taylor appear as large as they want him to be. With that being said, to be honest, I do not feel that us fans will really be all that upset if for the movie Jacob doesnt get as big as he is in the book. Taylor IS Jacob and I think that in order to keep him in the movies, the fans would let the little detail of his stature slide. I have seen Twilight now #11 times and plan to see it much more before it is out of the theaters. I feel that for Twilight the fans were very supportive of the movie as we all just wanted our favorite characters brought to life. Jacob was brought to life for us as Taylor and I feel that it needs to stay that way. I think people will be more critical of New Moon because more is expected this time around. Summit/Chris shouldnt make it harder on themselves by replacing a main character!!!!


- Addicted
Posted 12/16/08 08:31 PM
 

they shouldn’t really change the characters in the movie at all. keep it the way it is, the way people love it. no change of characters! i think it’s sort of a bad move. and if he’s too young, there are younger kids watching the movie as well./


- Anonymous
Posted 12/16/08 08:09 PM
 

Taylor and Kristen have great chemistry. He should definitely get to play Jacob for the next 3 movies.


- Esme Cullen
Posted 12/16/08 07:48 PM
 

movie make up can do ALOT to age some one.. and seriously some freakin facial hair is all he needs.. and a little bulking up over the net year.. Jacob may ‘look older’ but its still jacob and TAYLOR captures the ‘innocence’ jacob possesses darn near til the end of the series!


- jacqueline
Posted 12/16/08 07:27 PM
 

HELLO PEOPLE!!! Need I remind you that jacob appears much older in New Moon? Even in the beginning of the book, Bella notices a difference. Michael looks a lot like Taylor, just older. I, as a devoted fan, would like to see the movie be as close to the book as posible. Summit should not keep Taylor as Jacob just to satisfy the younger fans. They need Michael to make the movie the RIGHT way!!!


- Paula St-Jacques
Posted 12/16/08 07:02 PM
 

Taylor is perfect as Jacob. He has the sweetness and charm that keeps Bella alive when Edward leaves. It would be a huge mistake to replace him with a cocky, testosterone-ridden goon. I know many people who will boycott the film if Taylor is not Jacob.


- Dee
Posted 12/16/08 06:37 PM
 

Keep Taylor he is just perfect.


- JENNIFER
Posted 12/16/08 06:33 PM
 

If they have to replace Taylor, please let it be not with this guy, Michael. I saw one of his movies, and I was not impressed at all. He looks smug and creepy. I hope they get Steven Strait instead.


- Angela
Posted 12/16/08 06:10 PM

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