Will Taylor Lautner still play Jacob in 'Twilight's' 'New Moon?'
Can baby-face Taylor Lautner pull off a bigger, bulkier, older Jacob in "New Moon?"
"Jacob is a totally different character in "New Moon," Melissa Rosenberg, the screenwriter of both "Twilight" films, tells EW. "He's a foot taller and huge -– and he's supposed to look 25. It's really a question of whether or not the same actor can play the role."
We may find out this week. And no one would be happier about the actor staying on than Taylor, age 16. He told MTV recently that he's been working out to gain 19 lbs. And he's got 10 more to go!
Yeah, and 10 more years.
Kristen Stewart will definitely be back as Bella Swan, and Robert Pattinson, 22, will reprise his role as Edward Cullen. The sequel will be directed by Chris Weitz and released Nov. 20.
In a People magazine poll, readers chose Lautner to stay rather than a suggested alternative, Michael Copon, 26, in the more mature role.
What do you think? Should Taylor stay or go?
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KEEP HIM!!!
It's entirely up to the director, Chris Weitz. Nobody else's opinion matters in this case.
He has to stay! If he doesn't, I'm totally not seeing the next movie!
I agree with Myckie. However, Taylor is not right for the part and no amount of bulking up is going to make him perfect for the role. Too bad the casting director didn't think about this in the beginning.
well i WANT taylor lautner as jacob black i dont think any1 else will do better at his role then taylor. and y would u chance him if u put him in the first movie tht stupid alot of girls are goin to watch the movie cuz of him and im one of them so i really hope tht u dont chance him cuz iwill be really pissed out if they did i really like him as jacob y dont u just put make-up on him like u r doin to edward itz nothin new lmost every movie putz make up on there actors y dont u do tht him getting bigger just for the movies and aim the camera so it would look like his really tall there is alot of things u can do but please im begging u dont chance taylor lautner as jacob black his the hott jacob black u will ever find please dont chance him nobody watz Michael Copon as jacob black they wat TAYLOR LAUTNER im in love with him and if u wat to see look at myspace because he is all over it
Thats A no Brainer!! Of Course Taylor Should stay, Especially when it comes down between him and Michael Copon. Atleast if came down to Steven Strait and Taylor Lautner It would have been a little more competition for the role. We all grew to love Jacob Black and Taylor Lautner made Jacob come to life. I couldn't imagine another person playing Jacob! Could anyone Imagine another Edward??...NO! Taylor needs to Stay, and Hopefully Chris will make the right choice
The movie needs the fan support to succeed and do well and the majority of the fans want taylor. Ya the decision is up to the director but the fans opinions should count for something in this case since the ONLY reason twilight was a success was because of the fans.
I know fans shouldn't be considered for a lot of things but in this case I think they should count. plus the cast wants him back too.
Give Taylor a chance.
i deff think Taylor should stay a jacob i think he makes a really good jacob :) if they change him im deff not watching it ... who cares if he dosent look the part right neather dose the chick who plays Alice shes supost to be way shorter all tho i do like her as Alice to but still change him then u should change her as well....
I hope not. I hope they find another actor to do Jacob in New Moon. I love the books and the book has a man spelled MAN that looks 26 years old. The whole dynamic between Bella and then Edward would not be served with a 16 year old kid. Let this kid play something else to get his fan base tickled about but not New Moon. Please.
WHO CARES ABOUT TAYLOR, ROBERT PATTINSON IS THE STAR OF THE SHOW, HE IS THE HOTTEST GUY TO WALK THE EARTH