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 not 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 Rumors that he has been replaced by Michael Copon to better fit the build of a 27 year old man have been running for months.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 be 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 ol’ 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.