“Twilight” fans are getting a little out of control. As reported (click here for ‘Taylor Lautner Replaced for ‘Twilight’ Sequel, ‘New Moon’) the current actor playing Jacob Black in the “Twilight” films is due to be replaced by an older actor to better fit the character’s transformation for “New Moon.”
Taylor Lautner fans are furious and have taken to harassing the replacement, Michael Copon. Fans are hitting Copon’s Facebook page with nasty comments. Fans have left messages like:
“He’s [Taylor's] done all the hardwork and so deserves it.”
“I don’t want you playing Jacob Black in New Moon
because Taylor is perfect.”
“You’re a douche.”
Petitions and groups loyal to Taylor have surfaced in lieu of the news of his replacement. The teen heartthrob has also making attempts to save his job. He told People that he packed on 19 lbs to fill out for the transformation his character undergoes in the next film. He will be meeting with director Chris Weitz before Christmas to show him his dedication to the role.
“I have been working out. I’ve been working out since the day we finished filming Twilight. I just weighed myself today; I’ve put on 19 lbs., I’m guaranteeing Weitz 10 more [pounds] by filming.”
Poor kid. I say give him a chance. Obviously he is willing to do whatever it takes and in this case looking older is easy.
So who should walk away with the role of Jacob Black?
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