Remember how “Twilight” tweens were in hysterical, red-faced tizzy because actor Taylor Lautner was apparently too “baby-faced” to play the role of the big, bad werewolf Jacob in the sequel “New Moon” now being directed by safe, paint-by-numbers filmmaker Chris Weitz?
Well, maybe all the negative buzz and hurt feelings over Catherine Hardwicke’s unceremonious shit-canning has made Summit Entertainment tread lightly (or lighter) with the the obsessive fans of the hokey goth-romance books, because now it sounds like Lautner may have kept the gig.
According to EW, Summit is expected to announce its decision for the next Stephenie Meyer’s-based film and there’s probably a spot for Lautner, who has likely been on ‘roids and pumping iron like mad these past few weeks just in case (he also probably called every special effects house in California asking, “Can you make me look meaner and bigger?’).
Ha, pretty much. EW says he’s already packed on 19 lbs and hopes to pack on 10 more (hello, eating and workout binge!).
Apparently in the second book, the character of Jacob is practically a different person. ”Jacob is a totally different character in New Moon,” Melissa Rosenberg, screenwriter of both Twilight films told 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.” Rosenberg is quick to add, however, that ”everyone would love to keep him. We all think he’s the loveliest person ever.”
In short EW says it “appears likely” the kid will get the green-light. Congratulations? These movies can’t go away fast enough.
I know I’m a little late to the outrage party on this one, but didn’t Weitz make the film that essentially sunk New Line? And now he lands this plum job?
If the movie studios go to Congress asking for bailout money I hope Catherine Hardwicke shows up to testify.