"New Moon" Gets a Director – Chris Weitz
December 12, 2008 by Jane Boursaw
Fans of the “Twilight” series were shocked to learn a few days ago that Catherine Hardwicke would NOT be directing the next installment, “New Moon.”
Now, according to E! News, Chris Weitz is close to signing on to direct “New Moon.” He directed “The Golden Compass,” and while a lot of moviegoers weren’t thrilled with that movie, I loved it (read my review here), especially all the great special effects. That bodes well for “New Moon.” With a bigger budget, it’ll likely include even more special effects than “Twilight.”
A source said that Weitz is “the quality-of-life choice,” probably referring to rumors that Hardwicke was a little rough around the edges to work with. Weitz, on the other hand, is known to be more easy-going.
He also co-directed “American Pie” and scored an Oscar nod for co-writing “About a Boy.”
What do you think of this choice to direct “New Moon”? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
And join our discussion about “New Moon” casting news and rumors here!
Image: Chris Weitz, The Golden Compass, New Line Cinema, 2006
Idk who I like better… thats a tough one! I love both of them!
All I know is that they better keep Taylor Lautner!!
I want Catherine to come back, i think they should give her the extra time chris is ruining NewMoon, Getting rid of taylor and the actors are stresssed!!!!! i HOPE they dont cahnge jake =[
I did NOT enjoy Golden Compass, its super boring.
I think I slept during watching it (SORRY, but its true)
And I dont want New Moon to be (Boring) (Sorry again)
well maybe it will be better…
PS FOR DIRECT- dont change the book (much)
I’m so glad that they are bringing on Chris Weitz. He will be smashing. Twilight was a HUGE disappointment for me and those I know who SO LOVED the book series – I think Chris is a better choice. I was devastated by most of the choices Hardwick made for Bella and Edward in Twilight.
I was disappointed with the movie in the cinema, but the dvd seems to work a lot better for me and I really enjoy it. Shame about Rob’s hair though, don’t like it at all. If they wanted to make him look like the most gorgeous guy on earth, give him a better hairstyle in New Moon, making the best of Rob’s undenyingly good features. Oh and Happy Birthday Rob for the 13th May.