Taylor Lautner will definitely reprise his Jacob Black role in "New Moon". After weeks of uncertainty, director Chris Weitz confirmed the involvement of the 16-year-old in the sequel of "Twilight". Weitz's announcement of Lautner's return has been posted by author Stephenie Meyer on her site on Wednesday, January 7.
"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," so read the helmer's statement. The message continues with Weitz further explaining about the casting situation, "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."
On the post, Meyer also included her opinion on the bringing back of Lautner. "My first priority was always what was best for 'New Moon' - what was going to give us the best possible movie," the "Twilight" series author wrote. "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."
Since early December 2008, Taylor Lautner's fate as Jacob Black in "Twilight" sequel has been hanging on a balance. Seeing that the character evolves so much in "New Moon" and Lautner's appearance is too young-looking, Summit Entertainment have considered to replace him with a more mature actor. Earlier, speculation of him most likely keeping his role has been brought to the surface by Entertainment Weekly.
Meanwhile, "New Moon" is an adaptation to Stephenie Meyer's second novel of her "Twilight" series, penned by "Twilight" screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg. It still follows the romantic story between Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson). The production of "New Moon" is scheduled to begin in the coming months for November 20, 2009 release.
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It's something i'am sceard of.. is that do I ever find someone like you Taylor. Someone who has same personality..cuz I love yourse, and you should be careful who you love.. bcuz you are GOLD!! and I LOVE YOU<33(K)
hey well Taylor is nice looking but is everyone so obsess with him like people only like him for his body what about his personality and feeling they are the most best thing im not crazy like all u girls and Taylor it would be cool if u came to Australia and so i can see your personality and see you for who you are not your body
soo sexy and hot do you reckon janice flack
i love you taylor you are so hoooooooooooooooooooooooooot
im srry i keep leavimg u comments, but i can get u out of my mind!!!!!!!!!!! it;s crazy. i literally am ur own jacob black...except im not ur best friend and all these comments r feelings i kept bottled up inside me, promised 2 tell no one, but i decided that if i HAD o tell someone it might as well be u but as far as everyone else knows my identity remains a blur. i cant think. i actually cry when i see with another girl. sometimes they're tears of envy. others r tears of happiness because i see that u r happy...and thats all that matters. i kno u prob think that all im saying is a scam just 2 get close 2 u. well believe it or not, not every girl is ike that. ur everything i would evr DREAM abt in a guy:smart, talented, happy, friendly,u can make LAUGH=D,i can let loose and(fyi, everyone thinks im a dork lol)have alot of fun, and then be serious. i can draw really well. but somehow when i try 2 sketch out the life i dream abt having w/u hurts bcuz i no and it seems 2 good 2 be tru. but this is always tru: i'll love u always (jacob quote: "i no u dont feel the same way i do and i swear, i dont mind")and i promise i'll stop leaving essay long comments lol plzzzzzzzzzzz reply just s i kno u were listening =/
its me again=)if u actually read my comment(taylor) dont think i dont think ur hot bcuz u r. i first fell in luv with u in sky high but still i doubt that we'll evr meet so i cant possibly stand with a great guy like u(i would nvr stand a chance with a guy like u=[ )but its nothing but the sad truth like i said b4 im always ur personal Jacob black but i rlly do wish u the best of luck w/ur career and finding that lucky someone...rumor has it its taylor swift well if she kissed u she must be the most luckiest girl in the world i'll always love u
words cant express what i feel 4 u taylor. im sad bcuz im 2 young...i guess...not really...but there are one milion girls out there and i hope u find the right one(although i no its not me:() but pick carefully all the others just want u bcuz ur hot, but i could think of a zillion reasons to love u other than ur hot. i cant say anymore bcuz it hurts 2 much to kno ur not mine but i hope u find that lucky lucky girl in my dreams im urs, bu not all dreams come through. p.s. great job in new moon i saw it 2nite the ENTIRE crowd screamed and applauded when u took ur shirt off lol but even when u find that girl, i'll still love u i wont give up i'm ur personal jacob black
I have no words his just awesome and he is so HHHHHOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTT!!! I'm sorry girls his mine!!;D I<3Taylor Lautner!
Love you Taylor
i am 21 and i think he's hot too,but more importantly he is an outstanding actor! it would be a shame if they ruined the movies by suddenly switching characters.
I think u r so cool i cant wait till new mom comes out i relly like action.
I'm so glad they decided to keep him. Jake is amazing!
omg!dont get carried away!they will never date you 2 out of 3 people in the world
hey ur the koolest and i like new moon and taylor i feft the same way u did when u read NEW MOON its confussin????
i love hem he is so hot!!!!!!!!! i like hem how he is friend whit bella!! t would like hem stay with bella.
oh my gosh taylour is the coolest jocb black ever .hes sooooooooooooooo cute they had better keep him or their gonna be sorry
oh my gosh taylour is so hot u cant replace him whoever that is should be dead
I've read the Twilight Saga and really fell in love with Jacob's character. Taylor exemplifies Jacob. I don't think they can replace him in Twi-philes minds. Glad they're not trying to. Taylor is definitely smokin'!!!
TAYLOR YEW IS SO SEXXY&IM YOUR BIGGEST FAN I ALSO LOVE WHEN YEW PLAY JACOB IN THE TWILIGHT SERIES AND HOPE YEW BE IN DA OTHER TWILIGHT MOVIES LOVE YA YOUR BIGGEST FAN ALEXIS
such good actor!! why wouldnt anyone want to switch him, he could look older, okay? 16 is a great age and he doesnt even look that young. kepp up the great work. you are super sexy too.
all i want tah say ...yah duin a greate corrier man...keep it up...:D:)
Hey thanks you guys for all your comments, I no i am hot, i get told all the time Lol, im so happy to be playing Jacob Black in the up coming New Moon, I have been working really hard to look at least a little bit like what Stephenie has described in the book New Moon. I love all my fans, thank you for all your support, it's much appreciated.
taylor you are soo sexy i'm 15 and you hott great combo <3 morgan age 15
OMG i just about started to cry when i say that someone else might play jacob but then i say that taylor was playing him and i was soooooooooo happy if someone else played jacob i might not watch the movies anymore but anyway taylor you are soooo HOTT and i'm almost 15 thats near your age we can vary a year or two but any way you r really Hott and i luv u you are the best actor ever #1 FAN <3
wat world u come from ashlee serouisly?!.. his so funny and nice and sexy. like hello.....
you aint even hot you think you r but your not
xoxox ily taylor
ur so sweet taylor
im a really big fan..... as u can tell by all my comments
im soo happy ur playing in new moon. make sure u play ur character in the others as well or im gnna go CRAZYY!! gud luck
awww taylor make sure u come into my dreams tonite ok....im waiting...... u sexxy thing plz come to sydney ily omg
i luv u taylor more then bella and all ur othat fans.who wouldnt like him i mean seriulsy he the sexiest thing alive. ps i think ur much hotter then edward cullen plz plz come to australia plzzzzz
hey my frined thinkz ur hot and me to
lol and new moon and twilight and Tell edward cullen to call me :)
OMG ur such a good actor i now want to watch new moon im so excited oh and Taylor's so god damn hot
HES SOOO HOT!!
i am 14 and i am going to merry u i love u taylor and i am i am a big big fan twilight ROCKS u ROCK but robert does not ROCK haha jk he is ok but i love u
i am in love with taylor launter. He will be awsome in mew moon.
HE IS SOOOOOOOO FREAKIN HOTT! OH AND A GREAT ACTOR
awesome i love him alot
OMFG How could you call Taylor a digustuing shit and Call him an asshole, he did a brilliant job in 'Twilight' and i can't wait till 'New Moon' where we see more of you Taylor.......LOVE YOU xxx OMG come to Australia....:)
OMG Taylor Lautner still playing Jacob Black OMG,, YAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY I nearly had a panick attack But OMG thats totally crazy why the hell would you want to change it thats just crazy. OMG Taylor is soooooo hot, and Edward and Emmett...:) LOVE YOU TAYLOR,BIGGEST FAN!!! OMG Well done btw you deserve it!!..x<3
Jacob,I have luved you since Sharkboy and Lava Girl.Whoever wants to switch Jacob's then they must be insane.I'm a really big fan :):):):):):):):):):)
u should come to our school in Grants,NM ps.rock dude
u should come to our school in Grants,NM ps.rock dude
Haha taylor is so hot!! but if they change his role in the movie i will rampage. wont ppl do the same?
u suck dick asshole
u suck dick asshole
u roc dude keep rocking
u roc dude keep rocking
taylor lautner (: im happy he is playing him in new moon, i really like him, i have since i was little (: i rekon he'd be a good giant wolf, he has the right body, just a bit short who cares (:, btww, Jenn, wts 27 year old werewolf,
omg 1 day he will be my boyfriend im not playin hahahaha like rele he is a sexy beast and omg i could........... lets not say haha well mmmmmm i love you taylor baby
i really like Taylor. i think he is good actor. and he is so sweeet.
I love you robert(edward)
I am glad that Taylor will be Jacob
my frens n i fight all the time cuz they luv edward n i luv jacob.taylar is the 1 i pictured wen i fell 4 jacob.so hes totally rite 4 the role...luv ya loads
Well really I think Taylor will do a fantastic Job and personaly i think it will not make such a good movie with out him with Robert (edward) gone.
I'm glad that Taylor is playing Jacob. Also, I can't stand when people say they hate the character of Jacob, he didn't do anyhting wrong except being there for Bella. It's time wearwolves step up to the plate, vampires are so played-out. No offense Edward I still love you!
i love taylor and twilight!
Oh my God. I love you Taylor Lautner. I'm SO happy that you're continuing your role as Jacob because i think you are absolutely perfect for the character. You're almost exactly how i imagined him in the book :). Jacob is my favourite ever character and i am well Team Jacob. I'm 17 and the perfect age for a girlfriend for you haha. I just wish i didn't live in England:(. But what the hell? Long distance relationships work of you're in love, right? :D LOVE YOU JACOB X (TAYLOR) Jordan Rianna Lovell- aged 17 :) x
taylor is so cool he is so hotttt and was so cute in cheaper by the dozen 2!!!
OH MY FUCKING GOSH!!!!! THEY R USING TAYLOR THAT DISGUSTING SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG I WILL DESTROYYYYYY ALLL THEEE BOOOKS HOW CULD THEY DO THIS!!!!!! IT WAS SUPPOSED TO B STEVEN STRAITTTTTTTTTTTT THAT JUS FUCKING RUINED MY DAAAAAY
I'm glade that they are keeping Taylor as the actor...That's what camara angles are for!
I didnt think that he was in it cause i just saw the trailer for New Moon and it as some 1 else... If it was Taylor then i am so happy cause he is hot and so are all the other guy Vampires. <3
ahhhh............i new he would be back for new moon i new it. well done taylor
I'm so glad that taylor is playing jacob now I cant wait to see the movie
i am glad that they had kepth Taylor as jacob black because having to start off with one person and changing them in the sequel will ruin the viewrs intrest in the Movie. So im glad that they kept him :D
hey everyone its taylor lautner thanks so much everyone for your comments i am so excited to be in the movie i cant wait to extend my career and i thank all my fans your what got me so far along thanks
omg i just have to say that taylor lautner is the hottest guy ever i love his so much i would have cried if he wasnt in the new moon movie i screamed when i heard the good news. taylor i am happy for you keep doin your thing hottty<3
EMMETT IS SO FINE AND I LOVE HIM !!!! I LOVE EMMETT CULLN SOOOO MUCH WOW VAMPIRES ARE HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE EMMETT HE IS REALLY FINE LOKING AND EDWARD SMILE IS REALLY SOMETHING
VAMPIRES ARE HOT!!!!!!!!!!! AND SO IS EMMETT CULLEN AND BELLA IS REALLY PRETTY AND EDWARDS SMILE MAKES US MELT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have loved Taylor since he was sharkboy and now im like obsessed. I LOVE YOU TAYLOR!!!
YAY!!! AWESOME!!! I love Taylor and he is the real Jacob Black!!! <33
just a heads up im not taylor lautner my name is taylor but not the taylor lautner . OMG taylor lautner himself wrote a comment on this website and wen i saw it i nearly had a heart attack . if he writes again ill get someone to tell me. oh yeah i nearly 4 got HI TAYLOR BIG FAN ABSOLUTELY LOVE U BUT IM 2 YOUNG AKA I HATE MY AGE AND I HATE WERE I LIVE CAUSE I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA ONCE AGAIN I HATE MY AGE .PLUS I WOULD HAV NO CAHANCE WITH TAYLOR LAUTNER ANY WAY UGH SO ANNOYED
YES!! TAYLOR IS IN!!
i love taylor nd if he doesnt play jacob black i will create war!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
yeah!!!!!i love it!!!!i really felt diasappointed when i heard he'll not be the jacob in new moon. but really, i think he'll do a great job. in the twilight, he already has a connection with the character. in the new moon, even if his charactereistics will have lots of changes...i still can't imagine another face of jacob other than his whenever i read the rest of the books of twilight saga!
OMG!!!! i love JACOB!!! he is so supportive of Bella! man i couldn't even stand it when she hurt him over and over again and not letting him move on but i do understand that from her point of veiw ^_^ go Taylor Lautner!! i'm so glad that ur still playing Jacob =) u deserve it after all ur hard work ^_^
I think Taylor is totally amazing for the part. And if you don't, you need help. If you are all worried about him not looking old enough, you're retarded. That is where modern day technology comes in. Plus haven't you heard about him gaining over 30 pounds in muscle for this movie? I hate it when movies switch actors. It ruins the whole series. And the people that are sitting here saying that the reason Taylor should get the part is because he's hot. You are stupid too. Because yeah, he's gorgeous, but that's not why he is the perfect actor for Jacob Black. And if you haven't read the books, stop trying to act like you have. Like the comment that says something about the first chapter and the other vampires attacking Jasper. Get the story straight. By the way, I'm so proud of Taylor. And I know for sure he will be as great in New Moon as he was in Twilight.
Taylor is so HOTT. im totallly excited he is going to be in New Moon. but it would be nice to see a dramatic height change in the character Jacob Black.
I'm not the biggest fan of his but I think he was good in Twilight, though he wasn't in a big role. So I'm happy he can return to the screen as Jacob Black :)
ok but how is he gonna like grow 3 feet in this movie... but he is still a hottie...=]
Okayy...Taylor is the best Jacob and I can't wait until November 23!!!!
I absolutely support Taylor Lautner is the most suitable person for the role of Jacob Black.However don't forget that viewers can't identify other actor in this role because we are already used to Taylor from the previous movie.
I was getting worried about the cast of Jacob, I don't have anything against the other possibilities that were going to play the part, but I've seen Twilight and now picture Taylor as Jacob, He's been working so hard for this part and I adore him for that. I'm glad that Chris has decided to keep him!
Hey guys its Taylor Lautner. Thanks for all your supportive comments.Im looking forward to film the secound Twilight movie, "New Moon"!
all the ones that think that Yaylor is the best Jacob Black for new moon are seriously retarded... Its got to be played by an older better looking stronger taller actor and you know that...
dont get me wroung i think jacob and edward are babes! but i think it is annoying how everyone is obsessed with them. no one has a chance with them, so you guys should all move on and be obsessed with someone that you actually might meet! HAHA -MW
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jacob o taylor, es mio ♥♥♥
ITS AWESOME THAT HE STILL IS JACOB BLACK EVEN THOUGH I'M A EDWARD GIRL!
im sooooo happy taylor is playing jacob!!!!!!! He is so ripped he is the hottest person in the world!!!! I LOVE U TAYLOR
GO TEAM JACOB!!!!!!! i cant wait to see taylor play jacob black. he is the bast jacob. i couldnt imagine anyone else playing that part but him.
TAYLOR IS SOO HOT!!!!!!if he reads this i am gonna b soo hyperventilatin!!!!!OH GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tamara Feldman (mother is Cherokee/Mexican) she played in Smallville on CW would be a better choice for Leah Clearwater you can look her up she would be brillant!
awesum i luvv it im ganna watch it now! ily,taylor
hey yall i am so happy that taylorgot ht e part he really dserved it .... i almsot had a heart attack when i heard he might be replaced....so i am soooo happy
That is absolutley wonderful news. Everyone wanted Taylor to play Jacob. He did an amazing job in twilight and he will do a spectacular job in New Moon. He is perfect for the part. Especially after all of his AMAZING body building. He has worked hard and he deserves the part. Congrats to Taylor! The real Jacob Black.
i think its obvious who should be the official jacob! I mean taylor is perfect for the role, he did a awesome job twilight and he is HOT! I cant wait to see how great he plays jacob in new as well! Taylor ROCKS!!!!!!!
yess!!! i am glad!! i dont like it when the replace actors in movies..it gets on my nerves!! and taylor is perfect for the role..i cant see no other actor doin it...
graciaaaaaaas!!! ai lob Taylor!!! and I think that he can do it!!! Team Jacooob!!!YEAH!
yaya taylor deserved it he rox and hes hoootttttt have you seen his abs
OMG I'M SO HAPPY HE IS SOOOOO HAWT!! I LOVE YOU TAYLOR!!!
i am so happy that Taylor is playing Jacob. i hate sequals that switch actors out!!!! not to mention that he deserves it.
omg i am sooo glad when i found out that taylor might not play as jocab i was sooo mad lol...i sooo glad he going to be in new moon...he is soo hot how could they even think about taking him out of the movie...luv u taylor lol
OMG I CANT BELIEVE IT! TAYLOR LAUTNER IS STILL PLAYING JACOB BLACK YEAH! If he wasn't to play him I was NOT going to even watch the movie (even though it would kill me to know what would happen) but with out TAYLOR it wouldn't be new moon uh he is so fricken hot my god I just love him! happy really very early birthday Taylor if you read this I know it's on february but still 17years old wow! I love you Taylor
OMG I CANT BELIEVE IT! TAYLOR LAUTNER IS STILL PLAYING JACOB BLACK YEAH! If he wasn't to play him I was NOT going to even watch the movie (even though it would kill me to know what would happen) but with out TAYLOR it wouldn't be new moon uh he is so fricken hot my god I just love him! happy really very early birthday Taylor if you read this I know it's on february but still 17years old wow! I love you Taylor
i am so glad that taylor is going to be in the next movie but i just hope we see more of him in the next one i love you lots taylor
i am so glad that taylor is going to be in the next movie but i just hope we see more of him in the next one i love you lots taylor
Thank god. : ) yay
omg thank u god! he is so cute and how could they even consider not putting him in the movie! im so happy :)
OMG I'm sooo freakin happy rite now. 1) They're going to keep Taylor as Jacob, and 2) The sequel, New Moon is coming out in theaters ON mi b-day November 20! YESSSSS!!
good choice chris i havent been able to foguse on anything after i heard taylor might not play jacob anymore all the cast is perfect dont take out anyone and replace them or ill turn vampire slash wearwolf on you and go insane
OMG!!!taylor is jacob thats like so freakin great yes he is truly jacob!
omg i cried tears of joy when i heard taylors going to be back for nemoon i mean who cares if he dosent look exactly like jacobs supposed to ive been in love with him since i saw him in sharkboy and lavagirl i love him that much
Ahahah! I'm not a team jacob, or a team edward, but I'm glad Taylor Lautner is our Jacob Black. (Well done, taylor, you've done well to deserve this) Wooooo!
OMG, I crapped myself when everyone was saying that he wasnt playing Jacob in new moon and I was like "NOOOO!!!" lol I'm happy now yay!
THANK GOD I LOVE HIM! <3 :] cant wait till new moon!!!! TEAM JACOB!
ugh!! eew eeew! x( they hav better use special effects on taht kid, else he's no werewolf jacob!
i cant belive he is staying as jacob ahh.. i am sooo happy... he is like the best jacob in the world!!!
i cant belive he is staying as jacob ahh.. i am sooo happy... he is like the best jacob in the world!!!
GOOD CHOiCE CHRiS. ANy WAY CHANgiNG THE ORiGiNAL CAST in ANy MOviE iS COMPLETELy DUMb-THE ACTORz WHO PLAy SAM ANd EMBRy DON'T LOOk THEiR PARt EiTHER BUt iF YOU THiNK ABOUT iT, NONE OF THE CAST FULLy LOOks THEiR PARt ANyWAY...i STiLL WiLL LOVe THE MOViEZ. i LOVE YOU TAYLOR! KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND DON'T LET THEsE BAd COMMENTS GET YOU DOWN!! :]]]]]]] TEAM TAyLOR.
yeeaaayyhh!!! im sooo happieee and thrilled that taylor will still be our jacob blackk! i reallie cant imagine how new moon will look like without taylor!! so its final right, taylor will be jacob?? yeayyh ^^ !!
I'm so happy that Taylor is playing Jacob, as he was how I was envisioning him when I read the books. Thankyou Chris <3.
haha thats great that jacob is playing <3
WASSUP VAMPIRIES!
one scene of the vampires i really want to see is like the first chapter where jasper sees bella blood and then the vampiries attacked him? or something! anyways YAY, TEAM TAYLOR LAUTNER. rock on xx
WOOOOO! yay. (:
WOOOOO! yay. (:
I'm sorry but he's, "nice and funny and HOT!" has nothing to do with him playing this role. I'm curious how they're going to make him, a 17-year-old look like a eventually 27 year-old werewolf. interesting.
i love Taylor! hes like the best Jacob. who cares if hes not exactly like the jacob in the book! he is still nice and funny and HOT! lol <3