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January 7, 2009

Lautner Set to Howl in 'New Moon'?

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Taylor Lautner stole the screen in "Twilight" as shape-shifter Jacob Black -- and the 16-year-old is fighting to keep his role in the vampire sequel, "New Moon."

According to Entertainment Weekly, Summit Entertainment -- the production studio behind "Twilight" and "New Moon" -- could reportedly announce whether or not Taylor will reprise his role as Black as early as this week. "Jacob is a totally different character in 'New Moon' -- he's a foot taller and huge and he's supposed to look 25," said Melissa Rosenberg, screenwriter of the "Twilight" films. "It's really a question of whether or not the same actor can play the role."

She added, "Everyone would love to keep him. We all think he's the loveliest person ever."

Taylor told "Extra" last month that he would fight to keep the role of Jacob in the bloodsucking sequel -- and expressed excitement about meeting with director Chris Weitz.

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i think the best actor to play jacop in the new moon would be Steven Strait…he is just right ..the smile,,the pain on his face,,,that’s exactly what bella is talking about in the story..even the angry face will suit him..so i think he is the best


- sehlib
Posted 04/23/09 12:14 AM
 

I loved the Twilight series (all 4 books)and was very disappointed with the movie. Stephanie had details that were so believable (I researched) that you could almost believe it to be true.
Jacob is such an important character in the story that he should be Native American, as should Seth, Sam, Quill and all the others representing the tribe. I was very disappointed that Summit Entertainment did not see this to be a major factor. You would think that with the technology and distance we’ve come with movies that nothing would be spared. I’m Bannock Shoshoni and find this error of not portraying Native Culture for the parts,…. an outrage. This story plot is based on the local Tribes legend and they should be honored. Very upset that you just don’t get it!!! Make the movie as beliebable as the books. I’m sure it’s too late for changes in New Moon but I feel if you would correct ALL the errors that the public would embrace this story as further movies follow the sequence.


- Elizabeth
Posted 02/13/09 09:20 AM
 

Taylor is soooooooooooooo hawt!!!!! Im sooooooooooo glad their keeping him!!!!!!!


- Halli I.
Posted 02/06/09 04:23 PM
 

taylor needs to play in new moon. i just cant picture anyone else but him he is so so hot and just dont get rid of him


- Anonymous
Posted 01/15/09 09:24 AM
 

I can’t wait to be working with jacob and hopefully we will be doing eclipse as well-ashley greene


- TheCullenGirl
Posted 01/11/09 01:00 PM
 

YESSSSSS!
HE IS AMAZINGLY GORGEOUS!!!
BEST NEWS I’VE HEARD IN A WHILE! :D


- Katieeee
Posted 01/10/09 06:24 PM
 

As soon as I got the great news about Taylor getting to keep his role as Jacob I almost had a heart attack. I was skeptical towards him at first - just like with Rob but I think they couldn’t possibly do any better than him. So YAY for Taylor!


- Anji
Posted 01/09/09 11:17 PM
 

Finally the good news,Taylor will always be Jacob. Rob did a really good job like Edward in my opinion the only ones after reading the books that should be for consideration are Bella and Jasper. Hopefully her acting will be more relax for new moon she looks like if she were reading the lines all the time. For Jasper he was supose to be in the military and I still dont see any connection with that part of him at all. Well I’m looking forward to go and see what happen on new moon, hopefully they will surprise me and change my mind… everybody deserves a second chance.


- Damaris
Posted 01/08/09 10:10 AM
 

umm….Taylor is totally awsome at this….Alice was too tall to be Alice(Ashlea Greene)…..Rosalie wasn’t quite what any of us expected….and Edward,totally not hot enough. Taylor is practically perfect. If any of you have met him(like have have) you will start to notice he is a lot like the character Jacob Black….Fun,strong,LOVES to joke around. really there would be no real success in the movie if he was recast…..love you taylor =D


- Stephanie
Posted 01/07/09 07:04 PM
 

It’s official Taylor is going to play Jacob. YEEH!!!


- carla
Posted 01/07/09 06:50 PM
 

I am so loving this picture of him right now. Lets all have a party cause it has been confirmed that Taylor WILL BE Jacob in New Moon.


- Chae
Posted 01/07/09 05:02 PM
 

I think that Taylor Launter is going to do a fantastic job as Jacob Black in New Moon. I think he will surprise any fans who are not quite sure if he is going to be able to pull it off. Anyone just needs to see Taylor in an interview to know that he has the confidence needed to add to his portrayal of an older, more mature Jacob.


- Angela
Posted 01/07/09 03:43 PM
 

They should really keep Taylor. I’m pretty sure that he knew New Moon would be a huge part for him when he got casted into Twilight….. I think he will do a great job and I will be disappointed if they switch the characters… it never feels the same.


- Kaylka
Posted 01/07/09 02:46 PM
 

“Look at me, Bells. Do I look sixteen?”

I glanced up and down his mammoth frame, trying to be unbiased. “Not exactly, I guess.”

“Not at all. Because we reach full growth inside of a few months when the werewolf gene gets triggered. It’s one hell of a growth spurt.” He made a face. “Physically, I’m probably twenty-five or something.”

Twenty-five or something. The idea messed with my head. But I remembered watching him shoot up and fill out right before my eyes.
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boooooo!! they need a recast!


- Anonymous
Posted 01/07/09 01:25 PM
 

YES! And once again all is right in my ‘Mythical World’! YAY TAYLOR, ‘Our Jacob!


- Lara
Posted 01/07/09 12:29 PM
 

i want to know now. but i am happy that the rumors are making me smile. please keep him as jaocb


- erin
Posted 01/07/09 11:47 AM
 

……….omg…… they like totally should keep Taylor because he is like tottally hot and reminds me of candy.. oo and what is the differance if they didnt even follow the book in the first place (Twilght)…..ttyl…


- Lea Domiguez
Posted 01/07/09 10:05 AM
 

They better keep Taylor! Taylor Lautner is a great actor and that director would be crazy to recast him


- Katie
Posted 01/07/09 09:19 AM
 

Save Taylor Lautner from being recast! Go to www(dot)SaveTaylor(dot)com to sign the petition to director Chris Weitz!


- Jessica
Posted 01/07/09 08:58 AM
 

yes hopefully they keep him he is so hot and i heard he is really funny too.


- abbie
Posted 01/07/09 08:46 AM

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