Taylor Lautner to play Jacob in "New Moon"
January 7, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
"Twilight" fans have been eagerly waiting to see if Taylor Lautner would reprise his character of Jacob Black in the sequel, "New Moon." Rumors have been swirling that he might be replaced, because the character changes quite a bit from the first movie to the second.
Well, wait no more, because director Chris Weitz confirmed on author Stephenie Meyer’s Web site today that Lautner would indeed be coming back in the role. Weitz says:
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
After the jump, read Stephenie Meyer’s response to the news…
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
Thoughts on this news? I think fans will love hearing this, because Taylor Lautner really IS Jacob, and it’s hard to envision anyone else taking over the role in "New Moon."
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Image: Taylor Lautner, Twilight, Summit Entertainment, 2008; Thanks to Tiffany McFadden for passing this news along!
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you talking about Taylor? Yes, he is!
I dont know!!!! Who is really playing Jacob in New Moon?? Lots of websites say that its Taylor but other websites say that its another guy!!!So help me out here!!!
i dont like the new Jacob, he’s to old. . .i guess
Taylor IS going to be Jacob Black. Go to stepheniemeyer.com and it will show it to you.
It’s OFFICIAL
Yay Taylor fans!<3
Taylor Lautner is the perfect actor for Jacob Black! He IS Jacob. The guy knows he’s character well and portrays him to the extreme. The dude rocks!
Taylor is perfect for the “young” pre-transitional Jacob, but the 25 year old, chizzled Jacob he cannot play without expensive CG. We need someone who can really compete with Edward’s sexy intensity with brawny, conflicted power. My suggestion would be Jason Momoa. Take a look, I know you’ll agree.
We LOVES Taylor to play Jacob!! If you change him then we wouldn’t want to come and see it
i think the best actor to play jacop in the new moon would be Steven Strait…he is just right ..the smile,,the pain on his face,,,that’s exactly what bella is talking about in the story..even the angry face will suit him..so i think he is the best
taylor is a great kid..but he is just a kid,,it’s a crime to try and push him harder..just check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyAOkIRHmdo