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January 8, 2009

Taylor Is Back for 'New Moon'!

Posted on January 8, 2009

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The decision has been made! Taylor Lautner will be returning as Jacob Black in "New Moon," the sequel to "Twilight." Series author Stephenie Meyer confirmed the news on her website in a statement from director Chris Weitz.

"I'm very happy to announce that Taylor Lautner will be playing Jacob Black in New Moon and that he's doing so with the enthusiastic support of Summit Entertainment, the producers, and Stephenie Meyer," Weitz said.

Meyer added, "I'm truly thrilled that Taylor was the one who proved to the director, to Summit, and to me that he is the best possible Jacob we could have. And I'm very much looking forward to seeing what he's going to bring to Jacob's character this year."

Lautner, 16, is supposed to look 25 to play the character of the werewolf and be almost a foot taller. Lautner said he had been working out to convince producers he could reprise his role.

"New Moon" is scheduled to be released November 20.

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he is so hot i am happy hes gone be in the movie


- cherrywave
Posted 04/07/09 10:43 AM
 
 

OMG… HE IS THE HOTTIEST DUDE IN THE INTIRE WORLD!!!!!!!!!

LOVE HIM


- Anonymous
Posted 03/20/09 04:24 PM
 
 

They should still change bella from kristen stewart… I hate kristen stewart… she’s too dull. :p


- Anonymous
Posted 02/08/09 03:46 PM
 
 

it’s cool if Taylor still being Jacob Black
but i hope they will make a good preparation so Jacob will looks really2 like 25…
he will be one of most important character in new moon so that they have to make him really good


- fay
Posted 02/02/09 05:12 PM
 
 

OMG!!!! Thank GOD that Taylor is back! The other guy was so not right for the part. Plus Taylor is wwwwwaaaaayyyyy HOTTER!


- Lydia
Posted 01/28/09 10:10 AM
 
 

Omg has you seen what Taylor looks like now he is really ripped when I saw him then his abs I was like woooooo.


- Kelsi
Posted 01/19/09 01:49 PM
 
 

Yes!!

Happy us today

emcorkish@gmail.com


- Emma
Posted 01/16/09 11:17 AM
 
 

He’s cute and still so humble!!!!!!!!
I NOMINATE AS ADDITIONAL MAIN INDIAN CHARACTERS BROTHERS MICHEAL (INTO THE WEST) AND EDDIE (BLACK CLOUD) SPEARS FOR NEW MOON!!!!!!!!!!! BELIEVE ME, THEY ARE MONEY IN THE BANK FOR SUMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WHO KNOWS, IF THEIR CAST PEOPLE MAY JUST SWITCH SIDES:))!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


- Me
Posted 01/14/09 10:22 AM
 
 

OMG! Thx! >w

Luff him! ~Nessie.


- Nessie
Posted 01/13/09 03:30 PM
 
 

THANK YOU FOR KEEPING TAYLOR LAUTNER IN NEW MOON!!! WE


- Shayla & Candice & Jazmine
Posted 01/13/09 01:34 PM
 
 

AHH! ♥ Taylor
Thank you so much for choosing Taylor! whoever chose him :D


- Taylor=lovee :D
Posted 01/12/09 08:16 PM
 
 

i think they made the right choice taylor did good as jacob…..its still all about team Edward hehe


- <333
Posted 01/12/09 07:10 PM
 
 

For real? I think it will be a big mistake to replace these actors, besides Vanessa is to dark skin to pull offf be a cream color. PLEASE rethink this go with your gutt not what Hollywood wants!


- Dana
Posted 01/12/09 01:40 PM
 
 

I read this and I was immediately relieved. I didn’t know where to check for this news until I typed “New Moon” into the Google search. Taylor Lautner is definitely the best choice for Jacob Black. Moreover, changing the actor for such a major character does seem very wrong.


- KN
Posted 01/11/09 08:01 PM
 
 

YAYYYY!!!! i was soo afraid they would replace taylor because of how much jacob changes!


- **BeLLa**
Posted 01/11/09 10:31 AM
 
 

sorry, don’t like his screen presence. should be another actor.


- Anonymous
Posted 01/11/09 12:58 AM
 
 

I knew that he would come back! No question about it! He by far is the best “Jacob” there could be! If anyone out there read the books, they would agree! Taylor, there are so many people out there who are so happy to have you back! Oh and by the way, when you visited Colorado a few months ago, you signed my friends arm cast at the Park Meadows Mall outside of Hot Topic. You probably dont remember but I just thought I would tell you!!! Glad your back!!!!!


- Katie
Posted 01/10/09 03:51 PM
 
 

this is so cool i love you taylor!


- layla
Posted 01/10/09 02:58 PM
 
 

Congratulations Taylor. You portray the personality of Jacob Black perfectly. Being a Jacob fan, I’m honestly so glad that you get the opportunity to bring the character to life. You do it so well (:


- Teddy
Posted 01/10/09 03:55 AM
 
 

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Too bad I didn’t get to send my petition in to save Taylor! At least he will be in the movies now♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥


- Kayla
Posted 01/09/09 08:54 PM
 

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