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
first!!!!
yay!!!!!!!!!!
i like, screamed when i read this.!!!!!!
GO TAYLOR!
YES!!!
I totally flipped out when I saw this
THAT is awesome!
GO TAYLOR!!!!
This makes me happy! Taylor was never my Jacob, but I’m glad he’ll be continuing with us =)
yayyy!!!
team jacob is team taylor!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMFG !!!
yes !!
ilove taylor
he is sexy
he made me like jacob =]
THANKS CHRIS !
BOOOOOOO! I seriously was hoping that he would have been replaced. I mean I wouldn’t have mind that they kept him for the beginning of the film, but then they should have had someone else take the part of Jacob(Werewolf) Steven Strait. I seriously don’t think that he can act. I think that he is as bad as actor as Copon. But that’s just my opinion. I seriously hope Taylor can pull it off. but I guess we will see.
YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YESSSSS !
thank u
i love taylor
he is SEXY
he made me like jacob
YAYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
THANKS CHRISSSSSSSSSSSSn and STEPH
good
what are you talking about lee??!! you dont like taylor??!! gasp! taylor will definatly be able to pull it off, i mean hes TAYLOR LAUTNER for cryin out loud
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! I AM SO FUCKING HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!!!!!! TAYLOR IS THE PERFECT JACOB BLACK!!!
I agree with Chris and Steph 1000000%. its not about who is physically fit for the role; its about who is mentally and emtionally fit for the role, which is Taylor.
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GO TAYLOR!
before, i was not look forward to New Moon, but now things are looking on the bright side
and i just HAVE to say this:
IN YOUR FACE MICHAEL!
Taylor deserves this role! and well, to say the strait truth, you dont.
being a jerk doesnt pay off copon
what a great way to start off the new year
oh thank god
I am so happy for Taylor! I really think he was the best possible canidate to play Jacob! I think it would have been a difficult transition for a new Jacob to come in!
YAY!!!!!
I AM SUPER HAPPY ABOUT THIS!!
I just screamed sooooooo loud!!!
OMG!!! YESS!!!! im sooo HAPPY!
this news made my day!!! they would never find a better jacob, so very good decision!!!
long live TEAM TAYLOR! <3
OMJ! YAY!
this has made my day
yay
!!! im so stoked that taylor is gonna be jacob!!!
i screammed. for a very long time. taylor is my lovee && always will be.
!!!LOVE YOU MONKEY MAN!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE YOU TAY! I KNEW YOUD ALWAYS GET PICKED! YOUR GONNA DO AMAZING!!!! CONGRATS KELS&TAYLOR<3 LOVE YOU BOTH
YYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i almost screamed at the top of my lungs!
and i am NOT just saying that to make this comment for exciting!
lol!
GOOD CHOICE CHRIS AND SUMMIT!!!
XD
XD
I CAN’T WAIT FOR NEW MOON!!!!!
GO TAYLOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
XD
were friends/sisters by the wayy…not creepy at all.
i feel all tingly now!
when i first read this on hisgolden eyes i started crying because i was so happy. and shaking. i couldnt stop smiling.
I AM SO FUCKING HAPPY AND EXCITED!
i was sooo WORRIED. now i cant wait for New Moon
OMG OMG OMG YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
THANK YOU CHRIS!!!!!!!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOW HIGHER IN MY BOOK FOR A DIRECTOR LOL
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH LOL
go team Switzerland
Thanks for keeping your talent
OMG OMG OMG YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
THANK YOU CHRIS!!!!!!!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOW HIGHER IN MY BOOK FOR A DIRECTOR LOL
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH LOL
go team Switzerland
Thanks for keeping your talent
yes! i freaked out when i read this XD
DDD
yes yes YES.
sigh of relief.
Now he should have his game face on.
i’m glad they’re keeping taylor
:]
yayy
im so glad hes jacob
he really fits the part=]
Yaaaaaaaaay!
I am sooooo happy!
YAY! this is exciting!
haha awesome news
i agree with ROWENA
Hip Hip Ha ray Taylor is here to stay!
OMG!!! I’m soooooo happy! At first, I didnt’t know if he’d be a good werewolf Jacob, but he’s so committed and is gonna do great!!!! And might I add he looks super hot in that pic! LOL
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TAYLORS BACK, BACK AGAIN, TAYLORS BACK, TELL A FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL. I AM TEAM EDWARD ALL THE WAY, BUT I LUV TAYLOR AS JACOB AND NOT 2 MENTION HE IS SO HOTT AND HAS THE MOST CUTEST FACE EVER. LOL. I AM LIKE SO HAPPY NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL.
yay!!!! im so happy i screamed when i saw this!! im not a big Jacob fan but i wanted Taylor to play Jacob so bad because he played him good in Twilight. Im so happy and relieved im glad they saw through that Copon guy he was just to narcistic
YESSSS!!!!! IM SOO HAPPY!!!!!! I HAD A SPAZ ATTACK!!! JKBJHBCLEWIBFVRLVBRWVRLVUHGTLBHW
AHHHHHHHHHHHH
OMG yayyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am sooooooooo happppyyy! and this is very exciting!!!
yay!!! im so happy i screamed when i saw this. Im not a big Jacob fan but Taylor just played him so well im Twilight. Im so relieved im glad they saw through that Copon guy he was just to narcistic.
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh I’m soooo happy they’re keeping Taylor
Couldn’t be happier! :]
Go Team Taylor!!! Hurrah! Haha.
i never really liked jacob when i read the books. but taylor really got me to like jacob. and i’ve adored taylor for a long time. and im so very excited that he gets the opportunity to be cast as jacob again. so hahaha michael copon.
Taylor deserves this. and i think he will do a good job. cant wait till november 20, 2009. Congrats again Taylor.
That is so cooool!
i love how taylor plays jacob!
This is awesome news!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so glad that they decided to keep him as Jacob!!!!!! Congrats Taylor for staying Jacob, all of your fans are now happy and there will be no more doubt coming from us!!! This rocks and I’m glad they made the best decision!!!!!
ahhhhhhhhhh! im so super excited i have been freaking out about this and im soo galdd to say taylor is always and will be my jacob! ahhhhhh! now all we have to do is keep the disney princesses away form leahs part!
THIS IS SO AWESOME
ME & MY FRIENDS HAVE BEEN ON TOP OF THIS NEWS FOR WEEKS WAITING TO SEE IF TAYLOR WAS GOING TO BE JACOB!
& TODAY WAS MY FRIEND’S BDAY & AS SOON AS I READ THIS I CALLED HER! LOLZ SHE SCREAMED LIKE HELL!
WE’RE SUPER XCITED CUZ TAYLOR IS ALWAYS GOING 2 B JACOB & I DNT THINK NO ONE COULD REPLACE HIM!
GO TEAM JACOB!! WOOT WOOT! =)
OMg wow this exciting we have won the battle!!!!!!! yes TAYLOR is staying as JACOB WOW im so excited the torches can be but away for now WOW YES!!!!!!! Words cant even describe how im FEELLING RITE NOW !!!!!! AWWWW
Super Happy! Yes!!! That’s awesome news!
OMG! OMG! OMG!!!
i screamed soooooooo loud & jumped around in circles for about 10 minutes when i first read it on Stephenie’s site!!! <3 i am so happy, i cannot even begin to express the extreme joy!
*SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*
Ugh, i do not like taylor. I want steven!!!!!! What a rip off. But i hate micheal.
i agaree Jessica, KEEP DISNEY OUT OF TWILIGHT FOR LEAH’S ROLE!!!!!!!
*shivers at the though of Vanessa Hudgens playing any Twilight charectar* eeew
TEAM TAYLOR!!! <3
SOOOOOOOO Happy!!!!!!! He made a great Jacob in twilight. HOT too!!!!!!!!!!!!
wooo woooo wooo!
xD
Yeah i hope they don’t cast vanessa hudgens!
ready for this:
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OK im done!
Team TAYLOR ALL THE WAY!
omg. i am so excited. congrats taylor! yes. this makes the movie so much more for me to look forward too. he is definately going to be able to pull it off. he is taylor lautner! being cute helps too which he definately has that going for him <3
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WAHOOOOOOOOOO YA SOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPPPPPPPY O YAY. WE R SO PROUD OF U TAYLOR HA WE NEW U COULD DO IT
YES I am verry happy I love taylor I am Team Edward ALL THE WAY but I still want a good movie
Hooray!
I’m so happy, this has just made my horrible day into a super special awesome day.
I’m so glad Taylor is going to be Jacob. I knew from the start that he would fight back to be Jacob, I want to cry tears of joy now. THANK YOU SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT, CHRIS WEITZ and lastly STEPHIENIE MEYER FOR KEEPING OUR BELOVED TAYLOR :]
I’m eternally grateful
<3
FUCKING YAY!!! XD *screams* Team Taylor baby!!! I knew Taylor would be Jacob!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMJ finally
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yay!!! im sooooooooo glad!! oh and im glad u feel better Haidee. wonder what made it so bad… oh well. CONGRATS TAYLOR!! GO JACOB!! (but i stilll love edward more)
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YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA!!! i am sooo happy to hear that he is staying. i wasn’t completely on board with keeping taylor since jacob ages so much in NM but after seeing interviews with him i went with team taylor. he is so dedicated and excited about playing jacob and the fans love him. copon is a jackass.
AAAAhhhhh
Happy day happy day!!
OMG!!! YESSSSSSSSSSS!!! AHHHHHHHHHH! HOORAYYY.NOW I CAN WATCH THE MOVIE HAPPY.
****SCREAMSSSSSS*****
MOM: danielle, what is so exciting?
ME: TAYLOR IS GONNA BE JACOB IN NEW MOON!! *SQUEALS*
MOM: what?
ME: it’s a twilight thing..
MOM: ohhh…
omg so happy !!
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!
IN YOUR FACE michael copon!!!!!
[jerkface!]
yay for taylor!!!!!! :]
omg!!!!!!!!! im like spazing out right now im sooo stoked for New Moon now!!!!! >..< XD
Score!! I won’t have to be ashamed of being Team Jacob =]]]
<333
YES! Characters in series like twilight is a MUST to remain consistent. Taylor Lautner has a great personallity from what I’ve seen inside and outside of twilight and himself as a person. Taylor Lautner and Jacob FIT as a whole. YES!
i agree with you LOVESKELLAN. Well now we have to keep those Disney chicks out of this movie. They should have that girl that played Pocahontis in that movie New World with Chris Bale.I forget what her name is, but she is a native american
Oh yeah her name is Q’Orianka Kilcher. She is pretty
OMEAJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I TOTALLY JUST SCREAMED AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS AND NEARLY GAVE MY MOM A HEART ATTACK!!!!!! I AM SHAKING! I CAN’T TALK! I CAN’T BREATHE!!!! I CAN’T EVEN THINK STRAIGHT!!!!!!!!!!
I AM SO FANTASTICALLY HAPPY AND EXCITED…NO MORE THAN THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a true testament of Taylor’s genuine and deep enthusiasm for this role…I have no doubt that it will be awesome
Way to go Taylor, you fought for it and won!!
I wish we could know who will play the Volturi? So anxious to see who will play them.
YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!
I’m so happy for him for the movie for everyone.
The movie is going to be great!!!!!!
YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
Yay, they did good.
I’d hate to have seen Taylor go.
HOOORRRAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!
OMFG! yessss! taylor lautner
totally deservess this!
New Moon’s gonna be awesome!
Wowza. This may just be better than sex. Yup, better than sex. Taylor is single-handedly the most dedicated actor I have yet seen and will be so looking forward to New Moon (as if I wasn’t already.)
Oh joy. I think I may just compose a song for this occasion and title it “That New Moon Will Not Be Shitty”.
As per the Volturi, is it wierd of me to think of Muse for their roles? Matt makes the perfect Aro, Dom makes a good Cauis, and Chris has been known to look excellent at being bored – Marcus. They are perfect for New Moon.
YAY!
yayayayayayay!
congratulations taylor!!!!!!! hahaha.
not a jacob lover but taylor is very good for the role.
OK LIKE OMFG!!!!!!! YAAAYYY = D **gnaagnaa** KNOW IM OVERJOY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK GOD !!!! ( XD DANIELLE ITS A TWILIGHT THING ) GONNA CALL ME FRiiEND XOX LOOOOVVE TAYLOR 4 SUURE «3**
BOUMCHAKALAKA
Yay! Im glad he is staying. He is the perfect Jacob.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! I’M SOOOOOOO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!
<3
THIS IS THE BESTEST THING EVER!!!!!!!!!!!
i HOPE TAyLOR PLAYS “NEw MOON”
‘HOPE TO SEE yOU iN NEw MOON TAyLOR
haha my last one was sooooo long
whoooo katrina you’ll probaly see this so hi and have fun at early morning (hahahah)
Yes!!
I knew he would get it! :]
GREATTTT!!!!!
Oh. My. Jacob. Black!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As soon as I read this I started screaming as loud as I could and jumping up and down-My mom thought something was wrong LMAO… I was stressin ovr this 4 live evr! I was starting 2 thnk New Moon was gonna totally suck but w/ him n it theres NO WAY it will! =D Taylor is 100% the BEST Jacob Black they could get! Yall made a great decision w/ keepin him!!!
GO TAYLORRRRRR!!!!!
*eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!!!*
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m sooo flipping happy right now Jacob is back!!!!!!!! he he I’m happy
Taylor is the only reason I like Jacob. I think of taylor whenever I read twilight new moon eclipse or breaking dawn :]
I screamed when I read this
Great news for all of us ! YAY I can’t wait for NEw Moon !
IM MY I’M GOSH I’m THRILLED!!!!!!!!
Thank goodness! We love u Taylor! Yay!!!
that just made my day!! xD
THANK GOD.
yayy! Taylor genuinely loves the series, and I’m glad Chris saw that, that is something the actors of the movies need..=]
aww yay i’m glad his hard work paid offf
he totally ooozes Jacob’s personality sans wolf, and i’m excited to see how he will bring that side to lifeee