Taylor Lautner Losing ‘New Moon’ Role
My friends over a Gossip Teen have reported new rumblings in the Taylor Lautner VS. Michael Copon for the role of Jacob Black. The “Twilight” sequel is getting off to a rough start. With a change up in the director’s change and rumors (which are complete crap) that Robert Pattinson has a drinking problem, “New Moon” will be a tumultuous project.
Taylor is desperately fighting to keep his role as Bella Swan’s best friend and second love interest, Jacob Black. However, Summit Entertainment is worried that he will look old enough to carry off the transformation his character undergoes. Rumors that he has been replaced by Michael Copon to better fit the build of a 27 year old man have been running for months. The new director, Christopher Weitz is said to leaning toward casting Copon as a replacement for Lautner.
Fans have voiced a very strong preference for Taylor. He has a large teen fan base that is a force to be reckoned with. But, as you might recall, when Robert Pattinson was cast as Edward Cullen fans of the “Twilight” saga were disappointed with the choice. Now R.Patz Sparklepants is the new tween heroin.
But Lautner isn’t going quietly into the night. He has been packing on muscle and trying to shed his teenage physique. Taylor has had several meetings with Weitz to fight for his role as Jacob.
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TWILIGHT 4EVER January 1st, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Yes, I agree with everything Valentina (Jan 1st) says. In New Moon, Jacob may have the body of a 26 year old but he still has the heart and personality of a 16 year old. Taylor Lautner did get the fans to be in love with Jacob too. If we lose Taylor, we’ve really lost the great personality and friend and support that Jacob was to Bella in New Moon. Keep Taylor Lautner!!