Taylor is confirmed as jacob!

Jennylea525

http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/newmoon_movie.html

 

Good news about New Moon 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

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

 

Jenandtonica

YAY!!!! Suck it, MC!!

Cassian

Oh thank you thank you thank you!! Now I can be excited about New Moon.

sethsgal05

WOOHOO!!! (this is my first post on this board after lurking for awhile!!!!!)

greekwife05

I was just going to post the same thing!  LOL!

Here's the link from Perez 

 http://tinyurl.com/93pgut

rori11

Jennylea525:

http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/newmoon_movie.html

 

Good news about New Moon 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

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

 

When I first read this I thought you (Jennylea525) were saying how "you were very much apart of it...."  I thought wow - how did she become involved ?!  And then I realized it was just a quote from SM. 

 

catnapperJZ

I am so relieved and thrilled!!!!!!  There is no way I was going to see New Moon with any other Jacob.

catnapperJZ

I am so relieved and thrilled!!!!!!  There is no way I was going to see New Moon with any other Jacob.

 

ses1199

rori11:

Jennylea525:

http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/newmoon_movie.html

 

Good news about New Moon 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

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

 

When I first read this I thought you (Jennylea525) were saying how "you were very much apart of it...."  I thought wow - how did she become involved ?!  And then I realized it was just a quote from SM. 

 

I thought the same thing!!!!  

squeshia22

HOO-RAY!!!!! 

CurtisandKellie

I'm so happy they didn't go with the douchy mcdouchface MC. TL all the way.

CurtisandKellie

I'm excited for more casting info...I'm ready to add more hotness to the posts.

LovesMM

YAY! The girl at work was wrong!! Now I can rub it in her face!! lol I won't though.

ashleycharee

Yay!  I'd like to think it's because of all the vibes I sent him   You're welcome, Taylor!

Jennylea525

ses1199:

rori11:

Jennylea525:

http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/newmoon_movie.html

 

Good news about New Moon 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

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

 

When I first read this I thought you (Jennylea525) were saying how "you were very much apart of it...."  I thought wow - how did she become involved ?!  And then I realized it was just a quote from SM. 

 

I thought the same thing!!!!  

This is hilarious lol. I was weirded out that it "quoted " weird from my copy and past from the website! haha

jennybean46

Yay!

merklecell

Awesome news- I can't wait for NM!

jason&robin

YES!!!!

Nanna

Excellent!

Kim P

Sweet, I'm so glad!

everam01

YAYAYAYYAY!  I just got a text from my sister, so I came online just because I knew it would be posted here! 

DeadlyDame85

This news just made my whole day!!!

I am so excited now!  

ihearteddieboo

Yayyy!!!  So excited!  I'm glad for TL, he deserves the role!

Krista Benson

I just read it on Perez! Woot Woot! I heart Taylor!

mumegs

Yaaay! I'm so happy for him, I think this was totally the right decision!

Now let's move on to the rest of the cast!! 

funkypineapple

i'm going to add my little whoop of excitement.

i'm so glad they kept him and now we don't have to deal with that other douche. YAY TAYLOR!

Mrs.Sesa

Yay!!! That is so awesome! MC was being a smug little biatch...I'm glad he didn't get it!

sapicochung1

That is great news, I would not be happy if a new Jacob was introduced in NM. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

booneybear

Excellent news!  Now let's just hope they stay as far away from the disney crowd when casting the rest of the characters for New Moon.  Imagine my chagrin if one of the Jonas brothers is playing Seth or Cassius.

jCamsquared

Jenandtonica:

YAY!!!! Suck it, MC!!

Always so eloquent However.. ditto!!

krisim

Yes!!!!  This is great news!  I can't wait to hear about the rest of the casting!