Although mildly injured during a rehearsal for a fight scene, the Jasper Hale depicter is back at work on the set of 'The Twilight Saga's Eclipse'.
- Sep 24, 2009
AceShowbiz - A minor accident has taken place on the set of "The Twilight Saga's Eclipse", leaving Jackson Rathbone suffering a mild injury. A representative of Summit Entertainment has confirmed that the actor who portrays Jasper Hale in the vampire series was hurt while rehearsing a fight scene on the set.
In a statement to Access Hollywood on Wednesday, September 23, the studio spokesperson said, "Actor Jackson Rathbone of 'The Twilight Saga' movies, was slightly injured yesterday during a fight scene rehearsal. As a precaution, he was driven to the hospital and checked out by a doctor." The rep continued, "He's fine and is back at work on the set of ECLIPSE today." Further details on the actor's injury remain undisclosed.
"The Twilight Saga's Eclipse" is an adaptation of the third novel from Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series. Knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf, Bella Swan once again finds herself surrounded by danger while she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob in this movie.
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart return as Edward and Bella. Bryce Dallas Howard takes over Victoria from Rachelle Lefevre, Xavier Samuel plays Riley, Catalina Sandino Moreno stars as Maria, and Jack Huston is picked up to portray Rosalie's former fiance, Royce King II. This follow-up to "The Twilight Saga's New Moon" is scheduled for a U.S. release on June 30, 2010.
