Good news about New Moon 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.
The characters in Stephenie’s books go through extraordinary changes of circumstance and also appearance; so it is not surprising that there has been speculation about whether the same actor would portray a character who changes in so many surprising ways throughout the series. But it was my first instinct that Taylor was, is, and should be Jacob, and that the books would be best served by the actor who is emotionally right for the part. I think that fans of Twilight the book and the movie will be surprised by the Jacob Black that Taylor will bring to the screen in New Moon; and I’m looking forward to working with him and the rest of the cast in realizing the film.
very best
Chris Weitz
I’d just like to add that I was very much a part of this decision. My first priority was always what was best for New Moon—what was going to give us the best possible movie. 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.
- Steph
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Yay! Taylor made the perfect Jacob in my opinion, and I’m really glad Chris Weitz decided to keep him.
Taylor can TOTALLY carry new moon and I am not a teeny bopper, I’m a mom. Suck it.
NO!
I was so happy when they considered getting rid of Taylor. Lautner is not a good actor. He is so.. artificial.. there’s nothing true in him. Jake is a very complex character, with his inability do deal with the life of adults (which was dropped on his head so early) and his feelings.
Now I know that New Moon will be worse than Twilight.
HOLY ****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think Taylor did a great job in twilight and I am looking forward to his preformance on New Moon!
nope taylor sucks it, and so does the moderator who deleted my previous comment. you guys are so f***in biased.
Actually, your comment was held in the filter for language and then deleted as is any comment containing profanity. It’s not just you it’s anyone’s comment on any topic. You’re not getting any special deletion service. Yes we are absolutely biased against people who can’t express themselves without cursing out others.
We get it, you don’t think Taylor is up to the role. We clued in around post number 3 as did everyone else on the thread. Spamming board with profanity doesn’t get your comments approved any faster when the language used in them traps them in the filter, and being beligerant to other posters tends to negate whatever point you are trying to make in most people’s eyes.
By all means continue your thoughts on why you don’t want Taylor, but kindly do so in a manner respectful to others
I am so, so, so, so…. happy that Taylor Lautner is Jacob!!!! He’s perfect for the role, this is just great!!! I have to go tell my sister!!!
I am so happy too i cant believe they were going to take him out and put a 27 year old in his place!
oh man oh man
im like tearing with happiness
i love that guy soo much
hes the best actor right now
well to me that is
but i was kind of sad that they were going to change him
but now im more happier than happy. lol( if that makes sense)