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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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Gosh I love Jacob when I read New Moon all I can picture is Taylor being Jacob!! I wish he could stay he is so hott!! Get Jacob back!!!


- bre
Posted 12/28/08 03:47 PM
 

Gosh I love Jacob when I read New Moon all I can picture is Taylor being Jacob!! I wish he could stay he is so hott!! Get Jacob back!!!


- bre
Posted 12/28/08 03:47 PM
 

Taylor as Jacob was very good, however his on screen time was overshadowed by Edward and all the Cullen Men. I think they can replace Jacob at this point and not harm the series. JUST DON’T REPLACE ANY OF THE WONDERFUL CULLEN MEN!!!!


- koko
Posted 12/28/08 08:00 AM
 

I can say TAYLOR LAUTNER is good for the role of Jacob Black. But the only problem is he’s too baby face and short. So it should better be STEVEN STRAIT. He’s the best for the role.


- lindsay
Posted 12/28/08 06:01 AM
 

steven strait is perfect for the role of jacob black. they should consider casting him! wooohhh.


- Tanya
Posted 12/28/08 05:52 AM
 

yes. they’re absolutely right. STEVEN STRAIT would perfectly fit the role. He’s handsome, HOT and a good actor. STEVEN STRAIT rules!


- lizzie
Posted 12/28/08 05:51 AM
 

STEVEN STRAIT all the way. He looks the part. plus he would be a good rival as oppose to robert pattinson.


- Katkat
Posted 12/28/08 05:49 AM
 

I prefer STEVEN STRAIT to play the role of Jacob Black. He is way hotter and cuter than Michael Copon. Not to mention the acting skills.


- bherna
Posted 12/28/08 05:44 AM
 

I suggest they make Steven Strait the new jacob in New moon. Nothing against Taylor, but like what everybody else said, it’s just the way the story goes. If they want to make the movie a hit, they should make it believable. Jacob aged in new moon, both in looks and in height and taylor just can’t look that way. Steven Strait is perfect fro the part. Aside from his good looks, he sure damn can act!


- Krish
Posted 12/28/08 05:35 AM
 

Actually, if you notice in the books, after he changes, Jacob is said to be physically 25-27 years old. Jacob himself says in New Moon that he aged to 25 in a matter of weeks, and in BD Bella prepares his passport as a 27 year old-for which she says he can easily pass. It’s not a slam against Taylor. It’s simply the way the story goes.



- Anonymous
Posted 12/27/08 12:54 PM
 

Keep Taylor! Taylor IS Jacob! Taylor is a talented actor and deserves the part of Jacob! Taylor will grow and he is working out trying to buff up. Doesn’t anyone else think that a 26 year old is a little too old to be playing the part of a 16 year old? Stephenie Meyer also wanted some 25 year old guy to play Edward, but since he was 25, no longer looked like he could play the part of a 17 year old. So, really, Taylor is just the perfect one to play Jacob. Go Taylor!!!!!!


- Jenna
Posted 12/27/08 12:03 PM
 

That isn’t the best pic of Michael Copon, but I checked out his imdb gallery and he’s not bad at all!! And as others have said, he could easily pass for an older Taylor-or an older Jacob!
His age is perfect. His height is much closer. He’s got the muscle. He’d already have the appropriate voice range…
Sure they could use CGI and camera tricks and voice manipulation to age Taylor, but why go to all that trouble? Really there was little Jacob in Twilight to begin with, and the main of Jacob’s story will start in New Moon. Nothing against Taylor, but it had bothered me to think of him continuing in the role before this controversy started. It just makes sense to actually have an actor that fits the character going forward. I wouldn’t mind Steven Strait either. Warren Peace was great!




- Anonymous
Posted 12/27/08 11:55 AM
 

If they replace Taylor on new moon then i “WILL NOT” see any of the movies if Taylor isn’t in them!!!!!!!
Also i don’t see what’s the point in replacing the actors, everybody who’s reading the books they all know what the characters look like from the movie & if they change them (actors/actresses) it’ll get them all comfused on whos who!
Also one more thing is it true that they are replacing ALICE & JASPER into different people? cuz that’s what my cuzin said 2 me.


- sylvia
Posted 12/26/08 08:38 PM
 

STEVEN STRAIT is the perfect choice to play Jacob Black. He’s taller than Robert, he looks the part, he’s in perfect physical shape, he’s a talented actor, and he’s so damn sexy!!!


- susan
Posted 12/26/08 12:44 AM
 

STEVEN STRAIT should be added on the poll list. He’s the perfect Jacob. He’s everything how Jacob should be. Michael is not attractive enough, looks too old, and he can’t act. Taylor is too small and looks too young.


- daffy
Posted 12/26/08 12:23 AM
 

Neither!! Steve Strait for Jacob….he is the best choice by far.


- Anonymous
Posted 12/25/08 02:13 PM
 

Michel is soo ugly to play jacob black! PLZ! Taylor is much more good looking! in evry way!


- Twilight #1 Fan
Posted 12/25/08 11:28 AM
 

Why don’t they just use both? Have taylor in the beginning then as he starts to age use the other guy


- Anonymous
Posted 12/25/08 11:11 AM
 

i think to keep with the book, Michael would be the better Jacob. Plus, they look so similar that Michael just looks like an aged Taylor.


- anonymous
Posted 12/25/08 09:28 AM
 

hes sooooo hot and teens mostly watch him so git rid of him alot of girls will lose intrest for an older guy but i cant say that the age matters because i am in love with edward/robert!


- Anonymous
Posted 12/24/08 11:35 PM

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