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Good news about "New Moon" on "Twilight" author Stephanie Meyer's website 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
And here's Stephanie Meyer's two cents:
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
Congrats, Taylor!
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Yay! I love Taylor Lautner!
(But, I'm still Team Edward!)
OMG YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IM SO EXCITED!!!! HE IS JACOB BLACK AND NO ONE COULD PLAY THAT ROLE BETTER THAN TAYLOR HIMSELF!!!!
AWW TAYLOR I LOOOOOVE YOU!!! IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU DUDE!!!
WOO HOOOO!!!!
NEW MOON IS DEF GOIN TO BE A KICKASS MOVIE!!!!!
uhhm who were they gunna replace hime with?
If you've seen his six-pack and biceps in another video on this site, I think it's fair to say he's giving his best effort to make the Jacob we're expecting (and who can complain about that?) ;-)
OMG! This is very good news! I am soooo happy that Taylor is staying on as Jacob in New Moon. This is once again VERY GOOD NEWS!!!
-Katielauren-
talor lautner is and always will be jacob black and is the best jacob black they could choose unlike other cast they choose( kristen and robert) kristen never smiles and robert is an alcholic who drags dirt on red carpets and never washes his hair... talor on the other hand is nice and so much more and i love him ;)
hi peaps i cannot even amagin anyone else besides taylor heis a hot DOG
i am so glad that taylor is going to be in new moon.... hopefully they let him play in the rest of the movies... taylor is the only jacob black..... taylor is so HOT !!!!
GO TEAM JACOB !!!!!!
YES! TEAM JACOB!! WOOOO!
Don't you dare say robert is an alcoholic, that is bullcrap!!! he is beautiful, funny, talented, and trying really hard to please everyone. He is always smiling and trying to cope with all the stress and people like you put him down. that is crap..