Boo-yah!!! My cutie-pie Taylor Lautner has been signed on to play Jacob in the Twilight sequel, New Moon, and will not be replaced by consummate douchebag Michael Copon. Twilight author Stephenie Meyer posted the following on her blog today:
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
Yay! I think Taylor is just so darling and I would have been so sad if that meat-head Copon had stolen his thunder. I’m glad the director listened to what the audience wanted.
And good for Taylor (and his agent!) for fighting tooth and nail for this.
Thanks Jeanette!
Thank GOD. I’ve read the Twilight series and I’ve always pictured Jacob to look a lot like Taylor and I thought he played the role pretty well in the movie. I was totally going to boycott New Moon if Mr. Douche was chosen to play the part.
i am SOOOO EXICTED!!!! I am go glad that they cast him back as Jacob because even though his part was sort of small in the first movie he is the only jacob I could imagine. I am also proud of the fact that he took it upon himself to be like “look… im jacob, im putting on weight to look bigger and stronger and thats it.” Its beginning to bring my hope back for the second movie again!
gah, this is so PERFECT :D
I don’t think I’d have been able to sit through 2 hours of Michael Copon.
Taylor is so freaking adorable <3
you’re welcome beet! i’m just happy they decide to stick with lautner, his personality seems a lot like jacob’s in the books :)
i’m soo excited for this movie!! i hope it lives up to the hype this time.
gosh, i wish the books took place in nyc, i would gladly stand outside in the cold and watch them do their thing.
taylor’s teeth are really nice. killer smile haha
Oh my gosh! in know. My friends say that im obsessed with guys teeth, but gawd, he has one sexy smile;)
YAY!!!
im so happy! i loved taylor in twilight and was so bummed when i found out that he might not be in New moon. gah this made my day!
plus taylor lautner is so hot ;D
YAYAYAYAAYAYAYAY!! so glad they didnt pick douchebag. i know with the movie magic they can make him look like he grew like jacob does in the books, no reason to replace him. furthermore i think its really annoying when the creates sequels with the same characters and different cast, ruins the continuity in my opinion.
They won’t have the budget to do any movie magic. However, I agree with the director that he emotionally fits the part, which is much more important to me.
I love how people who don’t even know Michael are calling him a douchebag.
Yes Taylor is pretty much perfect for the role.
But just because someone else was gunning for it doesn’t make that person a douchebag or “meathead”.
I agree. Michael Copon has nothing done anything but act as far as I know..I’ve never seen him mixed up in any tabloid stuff. I thought he was great on One Tree Hill.
I’ve never seen Twilight, but even if that guy was replaced, it wouldn’t have been Michael Copon’s fault ^^
*Never done anything, not nothng.
Wait a second, are you Michael Copon?
:)
Nope, I have a vagina ;P
Again, are you Michael Copon ;)
Yay! If anyone should be recast, it’s Rosalie and Carlisle…
i agree with nikki reid being recast, but not peter who plays carlisle!! he was great in this!
they should get a natural blond to play rosalie like rachel mccadam or something.
I think Rachel is naturally a brunette, she dyes her hair often.
I think they were fine. The problems with the movie were all in the writing and the limited time they had to shoot (ie fewer retakes than they needed). What didn’t you like about these two?
I think wardrobe hated Nikki, her butt always looked huge in the clothes they made her wear.
Nikki just isn’t quite pretty enough to play Rosalie, sry but she’s just not…
Who is? And don’t say McAdams, they don’t have the budget for her.
AGREED. I think someone said before that she was only cast because she was the producer or something’s daughter. She looks terrible as a blonde! I think just about any natural blonde would look prettier in the role!
Yay. I can’t wait. I never really liked Micheal C. when he was in OTH.
GAYFACE
I dunno, Taylor just seems so boyish. Maybe he’ll pack on the muscle, but I’m not expecting much.
I agree with Rosalie needing to be re-cast. She played a way bigger part than she needed to. It just looked ridiculous.
He’s 16, he’d better seem boyish.
This person look very homosex to me. He shiny face and grease in hair also, look like old woman frying snake in a wok ! In China we no see movie he in, why you like so much in USA? He look like little girl vag ina shave. No good. Also what spot on shirt? did he drop ice cream cone on shirt and no mommy to help wipe ? HaHa.
Sure, as if Chinese never get gayface!
Dear Blough Mee,
You are the most ecotistical crazed maniac i have ever heard of! How could you be so mean to poor taylor? He is so sweet and he has dated girls! so clearly he is NOT homosexual! But maybe you are! well i could go on forever and believe me if i do meet you in person you will be hurt! BYE BISNOTCH!!!!!!!!
1. Proper English. I’ll put this in a way you can understand.
YOO IN AMERICA
AMERICA SPEEK ENGLISH
SPEEK ENGLISH
PEEPOLE UNDERSTAND YOO
2. You’re a retard.
Have a nice day, Blough Mee.
THANK GOD. He is so adorable and although I promised never to crush on underage boys, I may have to break my vow for this one.
You know what, I think Michael Copon would make an excellent Sam. Anyone else agree?
I’m sorry , but the other guys hotter…way hotter.
This guy looks like a white Chris Brown. Same big nose and weird looking mouth. Oh, and vampire movies are for little kids. Grow up people
I don’t know how anyone who read the Twilight books could have possible enjoyed the movie (apart from the fact that EVERYONE in the movie is insanely good looking). They totally raped it.
The power of denial is strong within me.
Haha yeah my denial only lasted a few days, I really wish I liked it I realllly do!
It helps that my mother dragged me to see it three times. It kind of grows on you when you know which parts to focus on and when to ignore the acting.
Ooooh. I love the Puppy Cam!
GO TAYLOR!!
I never thought he was the perfect Jacob but I much prefer keeping him once they cast him. Who do you think you’re fooling by switching characters mid-movie?? I hope you’re listening, Iron Man!!
Poor Terrance!
oh my gosh tylor is like sssssssssoooooooooooo fuckin hot . he is just so fuckin hot.
hey thanks jennifer. someday i hope to meet you . hope yo are hot as hell
I’m glad Taylor is still in.. i’d feel bad for the kid if they axed him. he was great as a ‘young’ jacob.. and we’ll see how it works for him as an older jacob. I’m TEAM EDWARD 100% so i don’t need to be attracted to jacob AT ALL:)
i really just need rob or edward.. or both.. now.. right now…
http://letterstotwilight.com
his teeth scare me…
too white
Dear Blough Mee,
You are an ecotistcal brainwashed girl! Taylor lautner has dated girls he is so sweet! I don’t know what planet you are from! He is so perfect for the role of jacob black! He is NOT homosexual! HE IS HOT AND YOU ARE SUCH A BISNOTCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i am so stupid, ecotistic, and arrogant. Oh, and did i mention butface? Cause taylor is very handsome and i am a gay, bitch, douche!
GO TAYLOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STUPID MICHAEL COPON FANS,
GOOD DAY! I SAID GOOD DAY FANS!!!!!!!
I’m just glad he’s in New Moon because he’s insainly HOT and he’s supposed to take off his shirt when he turns into a wolf!
!!!INSAINLY HOT!!!!
THANK GOD!!! I totally wanted to see him in New Moon…actually i’ll probably watch it just to see him. Now if only I can last through without getting all giggly and light headed :D
wat up tayor?
im so glad that taylor iz gonna be in new moon, im probably gonna feel dizzy if he runs around with no shirt on in the movie. GOD I CANT WAIT TO SEE THAT BOY IN NEW MOON!!!!! :)