Stephenie has just added this to her site:
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
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IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TAYLOR ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*FAN GIRL SCREAMS*
HE should be on the most attractive man thing
NO
I am happy!, I just hope he can get the look right when he suppose to get bigger and all. Oh and hopefully they can make his long hair better looking this time around.
Hmm.. anyone who knows me, knows my views.
I knew he would stay.
And, for that.
I will see the movie.
I am so so happy about this! Hurray Taylor! You are the only Jacob for me!!
WOOT WOOT!!!!!!
go Taylor!!!!!!!!!!!! he is the best Jacob out there!!!!!!!!!
I CANT WAIT 4 NEW MOON…..even more now!!!!!!!!!
this just made my week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IM SOOOOO FREAKIN’ HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yay im soo excited too!!!!
<3
No no no no no no no!!!!!!!!!!!
NO!!!!
Ewwwww I was getting excited over the replacement of Taylor… He isn’t good enough for THE Jacob black
Nooooo!!
YES TAYLOR!!
YES i am so happy i can’t believe this I LOVED how Taylor played Jacob in Twilight and i was so happy to hear that he would play him in NEW Moon! As soon as i read this i screamed my sisters name so loud she though something was wrong with my because i was so happy i was cry and like shaking! i REALLY like Taylor as Jacob!! GO Taylor!:) <3
Mrs. Cullen: Thank god someone agrees with me on Taylor he is so not good enough to play Jacob!!!!!
ome! so happy! I am so relieved. I read it, and I was like, “Yes! AAAAAHHH!” I was liike hyperventilating for quite sometime!
OMG OMG. THANK GOSH! im not VERY excited to see the next movie now.. I REALLLY feel like screaming now .. but im at a library
omg thank you …. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOUUUUU omg <3TaylorLautner<3
yay!!!!!!!!!! i like screamed when i read this!!
im soooooooo thankful lol
the suspence was killing me!!!
im so glad they wont change him! when i read the book everytime jacobs name comes up i think of taylor. he’s perfect … finally i was so worried when they started talking about changing him!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOO! alright buuuuuuudddy! I can tell new moon is going to be awesome!!! YESSSSSSSSSSS Go team jacob!
I was so bumbed for the longest time at the thought of Taylor being replaced. I am soooo happy for taylor and I support him all the way! TEAM JACOB BABY
AHHHH!!!!!! I first read this at school with my friends and I started crying! I was so happy I fell to the floor squeeling and hyperventilating! My “twifriends” were also very happy, but also making fun of me.
wooo hooo yay taylor omg im so happy
I am so glad tat taylor will be playin jacob he is the perfect guy friend ever
Good!!! My friend is throwing a party for this!! Ho, Ho, Let’s part Marie!!!
I’m glad Taylor is Jacob. Thanks.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
OMFG YES
THAT BOI IS SO FREAKIN
SCHMEXXXIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!11
omg i love taylor lautner! i’m so happy he’s jacob
I’m the most happiest person in this world!!!
GOOO TAYLOOOOOOOOOR!!!
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!
Go teylor, go taylor!!!!
Fuck Michael!!!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
GO TAYLOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TAYLOR IS SWEET,BUT I DON’T THINK HE WILL PULL OFF THE PART IN NEW MOON. WE WILL SEE!
Taylor has to be jacob because taylor is hot
Taylor for jacob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How could they NOT let Taylor play Jacob?!?! He naturaly fits the part. GO TAYLOR!!!
OK I AM LIKE SOOOOOO HAPPY. DO you know what? He is perfect for this role and whoever was team strait screw you! I would never watch the new movies ever if they replaced him and i bet other ppl wouldnt either! I signed 10 petitions to keep taylor so GO TAYLOR!!!!!♥♥♥ YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
anyone else could be ..
jacob only taylor lautner
thanks you’re the best!…. stephanie ….
I love your books
one question…!
what will happen with vulturis?
kisses to Robert … : )
WOW!!
i love jacob black. very-very cute and handsome man!!
WOHO!!!
Your site doesn’t download properly for me, might want to look into it.