Taylor Lautner Will Play Jacob Black In New Moon
January 7th, 2009 at 6:35 pm by Kaleb Nation
No more worries Taylor Lautner fans: Stephenie has just confirmed that he will be returning as Jacob Black in the New Moon movie.
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
Read about it here and then tell me what you think! Will he do a good job with the larger role?
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January 7th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
YAY!!!!!!! I’ve been waiting all week to find out, because I heard the decision was going to be made around this time. Thanks Kaleb for posting this.
I’m gleefully jumping up and down with happiness right now!
Taylor is the only Jacob Black there is. He deserves the role.
Yay! Now I’m going to go leave screaming, wild phone messages for my friends.
January 7th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Meh. I didn’t like his performance at all in the first movie. Since I saw the movie before reading the books.. I was already moderately annoyed with his character. Reading the series further frustrated me.
Jacob is supposedly nearly seven feet tall at the end of his growth. He is also supposed to be very bulky and pardon my language but.. bad ass. Taylor Lautner is a baby faced little kid. Bets on Edward vs Jacob? Edward hands down.
January 7th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
man i’m a bit surprised they decided to keep him. but i’m glad as well. its nice for him! yay. though how ARE they going to make him bigger? lol i can’t wait to find out.
January 7th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
I’ve been so attached to the internet in the past weeks waiting to find out if Taylor would play Jacob or not. I’m so excited that he is! I think Taylor did a great job with Twilight and you can really tell that he cares so much about his part and portraying it as well as he can. He may not be exactly like the Jacob we all imagined springing up to 7 ft tall in New Moon but it’ll be interesting to see what he and Chris Weitz do to make him seem that big.
I feel weird talking so much Jacob love, as I am entirely team Edward but in my second reading of New Moon I learned to appreciate Jacob so much more after I’d calmed down from the agony of Edward leaving haha. I’m excited to see what Taylor can do, despite the obstacles he faces with his physique.
January 7th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
i liked his performance in the first movie, and i disagree with the person who said jacob was supposed to be a badass. he always came off as this very warm happy-go-lucky guy until bella “broke” him. i think taylor can portray this. however, the use of the word “surprised” in the letter from the director makes me anxious
January 7th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
I think he can pull it off. It’s the movies, after all – and if they give New Moon a bigger budget than Twilight, maybe we’ll see some better makeup and special effects. If you think of Elijah Wood becoming a 4ft hobbit, or Robbie Coltrane as huge Hagrid, it isn’t such a stretch (pardon the pun) to think of Jacob as growing. At least, that is what I’m telling myself. (Fingers crossed.)
January 7th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
I’m pretty happy about this because, he really isn’t supposed to be bad-tempered until after he becomes a werewolf, so his go-lucky nature is still needed until then.
Besides I thought that in the book, his growing was over a peirod of time, so I don’t think he would need to grow all that quick. That’s just me. =D And I like him a lot in the first movie even though he was barly in it.
January 7th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Yay for Taylor!!! WOOO!!!! I heard that he already packed on 19 pounds (though he is not supposed to untill later, buuuttt you cant get everything!) so he has the buffed out thing going. I am a little worried about the hight, but if they cant, they cant. I wouldnt have been tragically upset if the new person would have been a better fit, however I love Taylor, and am SUPER excited he will play Jacob! CONGRATZ!
January 7th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Abby, I think that when he said “surprised,” he meant that his acting would be very good. Or different than what we expected, but still good. I hope that’s what he meant.
January 7th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Wooo! Thank god taylor is staying as jacob! Thats the best news ever!! I think ge will be the perfect jacob
January 7th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
well either way i would have been happy.
taylor isn’t really known as the one and only jacob because in the first twilight movie he didn’t have a huge role to play.. not like edward or bella.
if taylor had played the part of jake in new moon the situation would be different because jacob is such a distinct character that it would be hard to not think of his face while reading the book or watching the next movie.. such as robert pattinson who plays edward- it would be extremly difficult to have rob play edward in the first movie but to not have him in the secound..
rob will forever be known as edward, just as taylor will forever be known as jake if he acts in the secound movie.
January 7th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
omg! hambricullenation! i love your name!!!
and OMG XD I LOVE SUMMIT NOW! AND TAYLOR! =]
January 7th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Finally Summit did something right! They’ve been getting on my nerves recently, especially with having Rob drop out of “Parts Per Billion” to focus on “New Moon” when he’s not even supposed to be present most of the time. Oh well, I don’t know the whole story, but nevertheless, I wasn’t pleased. Anyway, I’m just happy Taylor’s coming back to reprise his role as Jacob. He’s one of the reasons Jacob finally grew on me as a character. I was (and still am) completely Team Edward/Rob all the way, but I have a soft spot for Taylor now that I just can’t ignore.
Yay Taylor!
January 7th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
OMG I LUV TWILIGHTITS SO CUTE MY FAVORITE PART IS WHEN THEY KISS IN HER BED THEY SHOULD GO OUT N REAL LIFE THERE SO HOT 2GETHER TAYLOR IS HOT ROB IS HOT N CARLISLE I CANT WAIT 4 NEWMOON
January 7th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
I use 2 think edward(rob) was like so eww (im so srry rob) but when i saw da movie n i saw da way he treated her he became hot reall fast !!!!when u c a guy like dat u want 2 find some 1 who will treat u like that and say hi 2 u everyday n u wld sit 2gether n talk n kiss on ur bed like they did
P.S. cant wait 4 NEWMOON~!~!~!~!~!
January 7th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
yay this is like one of the best birthday presents ever! i’m so glad that taylor is going to be jacob instead of michael copon (ugh!) haha =P
January 7th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
YAY!!! I am SO SO SO happy for Taylor and excited! He is a wonderful guy/actor and he SO deserves to be Jacob! *squeals*
January 7th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
I think Taylor has the ability to pull this role off. I can definitely see why this was such a difficult decision to make. There’s the Jacob fans who love Jacob for his character and personality in the books. The director needs to stay true to the books. And then there are the Team Taylor, for whom Taylor IS Jacob- it’s just that simple. And it’s always hard changing actors right after the first movie. I’m one of both and I could practically feel myself ripping into two sides because I couldn’t choose. (Haha I felt like Kaleb when he wasn’t sure where to put his loyalties for the NY Times bestseller list.) It’s a hard decision. Even I can admit that, though I was desperately cheering Taylor on.
However, I was close to going on strike when I heard the rumors about Michael Copon. I’m pretty sure that I would not have even gone to see the movie. New Moon is my favorite book and Jake is my favorite character and I don’t want that ruined for me. I would have gone for Steven Strait. He’s a good older Jake. But Copon? He’s white… and has weird spiky hair… And is so not nearly as hot and sweet as Taylor. But I may be biased.
January 7th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
OMG! I love Taylor Lautner as Jake. I can’t wait to see how he portrays Jacob in New Moon. Seems like a pretty hard role to fit… Taylor fits my image of Jake to a T… He’s just slightly shorter. lol.
January 7th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
OME hurrah for Taylor Lautner! I’m a hardcore Team Jacobite and was very impressed with Taylor’s performance in Twilight (although let’s face it, he really didn’t get all that much to do… can’t wait for ten zillion times more Jacob screentime in New Moon!).
From all accounts, Taylor seems to be a really hardworking, mature actor, who researches his roles well and then puts all his effort into performing them impeccably. The amount of work he had to do to fight for this part (he’s already buffed up by 10 pounds… as opposed to RPattz, who was too lazy to get a 6-pack for his shirtless scene in Twilight lol) is incredible and I’m unbelievably stoked that it’s paid off. I’m joining Ashley Greene and the rest of the Twilight cast in congratulating Taylor for this awesome achievement! Now if only he’d leave Renesmee and come imprint on me… 😛
Love you Taylor 😀
January 7th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Oh and I forgot to add… thank GOODNESS Summit didn’t take on that idiot Michael Copon. After insulting Taylor for his performance in Twilight, there was no WAY that git was going to play smiley sweetheart Jacob (my fave character in the series). Two thumbs up for Summit, for keeping the best and nicest Jacob in the series. (I have no comment about Steven Strait other than WOW what a hottie! But Jacob has been Taylor’s from the start :D)
January 7th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
I am soooo Happy Taylor Will Be Jacob!
I’ve Been Making Vids in Support of Him & I’m Just Exstatic He Was Able to Keep the Part.
I Think He’s Perfect For Jacob. Hot, Warm Smile, Age, and His Determination & Drive is Just Amazing. And Taylor Just IS Jacob Black.
I Cannot Wait to See How He Does in New Moon.
Congratulations Taylor. We Love You.
Team Taylor~
January 7th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Good for Taylor – I’m happy they’ve kept him as Jacob Black. I’m confident he’ll be able to pull off the moodier Jacob Black – and he’ll look so much better without the wig.
As for the height thing, there’s plenty of examples where it’s been fixed in the past – eg. Ian McKellan (Gandalf) isn’t really that much taller than Elijah Wood (Frodo).
January 7th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
YEAH!! im so happy i have been waiting to find out if he was going to play Jacob or not! Im sooooooo glad that he is i think he will do an amazing job in new moon :]
January 7th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Fantastic. FANTASTIC! I am thrilled
Steph wants him and thats gold to me. I dont think it matters what anyone else thinks, if Steph pushed for him, thats all that matters. She thinks he’s the best to play Jacob
January 7th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Oh gosh yes AussieT – he gets to lose the wig this time! Hurrah for Taylor hotness 😀
January 7th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
YESS! GO TAYLOR! In your facee you concieted little Micheal Copon! Hahahhh! ^_^
January 7th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
OMG!!!!!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!
I am so Excited! I was so upset when they announced he might not be able to do the part for new moon. I was devistated that some even went so far as to suggest other actors! But alas, my devistation is no more!
TAYLOR is playing JACOB.
If everything else in this week is screwed up, that just made it better.
Did I mention I’m glad? I am.
January 7th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Hah, my dad and I were just talking about this last night! (Yes, my dad reads Twilight…and I took him to see the movie this past Saturday.) We were both in agreement that Taylor Lautner was a good choice for pre-werewolf Jacob, but we were unsure as to how he would work out from New Moon on. But if Stephenie thinks he’s the best fit for the role, then I’m okay with it. It’ll be interesting to see how they do the growth spurt and all. And the wolves, when they show up in the meadow. And NO MORE NASTY wig, w00t!
January 7th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i just started screaming, im so happy 😀
January 7th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
I am extremely happy Taylor got the part. I had read the series four times previous to the movie, and after I saw the movie, I relized that Taylor is, in fact, Jacob Black. When i had found out he might get the boot, I was extremely upset. I checked the news everyday, and was rooting for him. I am so proud of him! I agree with Alissa about Rpattz. Taylor is just very dedicated to what he does!
Thanks so much Kaleb for posting this, now I will get to sleep peacefully tonight!
January 7th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
HECK YES!!!!!!!!!
Lol
EAT IT MICHAEL COPON!!!!!!!!!!!
January 7th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
I am so pleased that they are keeping Taylor as Jake.
I absolutely HATE when “they” change actors for characters b/w movies. It’s annoying.
And Taylor seems so dedicated to the part, you just know he’s going to give it his all.
I can’t wait to see it.
January 7th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
I never doubted him. When they announced New Moon was gonna be made, the first thing I said was “Yes! I get to see Taylor Lautner with no shirt fer like the rest of the series!” And when they said they were gonna replace him, I just looked at everyone and said “No, they won’t. Too many people will boycott it and the movie will fail.”
And guess what?
I WAS RIGHT! ! ! 😀
January 7th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Oh, I forgot to say something.
Micheal is a Co(u)pon. He gets you 10% off all yer purchases if used before March fifth.
Only REAL actors can play Jacob. The immature was can go work at Target.
January 7th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
I don’t have any particular issues with Taylor Lautner as Jacob in the movie Twilight, just the character of Jacob. I’ve been accustomed to his face now, after all this buildup and I think that I’ve melded my picture of Jacob around the actor.
But, never, did I expect him to hold onto the role. He doesn’t look like Jacob, to me. But then, this is a book and we are all free to interpret characters as we see fit. So I understand that he might be perfect for someone else.
I’m glad he got chosen because I like the consistency it will provide throughout the novels, but I am worried about how he will do. I do think he brings that boyish charm, happy-go-lucky, killer smile that Jacob always has to the part, but I just hope he can grow up a bit as well.
Steven Strait was my personal pick.
January 7th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
He did an okay job as Jacob, he was definitely on my “Not-the-Right-Actor-for-the-Character” list (which was surprisingly short for this movie – approx. 4-5 actors out of the whole cast) but it was kinda hard for me to forget the whole sharkboy thing (which i know I’m not supposed to focus on, but i just can’t help it!) I am glad that they are keeping continuity with the films (much in the fashion of Harry Potter) but he was not my favorite jacob, i’m hoping now that the actors have a bit more experience they will perform better in their roles.
January 7th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
I think Taylor will do an amazing job playing Jacob in the new movie. He just a character that someone can get very attached to and threw various interviews and descriptions from other cast members of the films Taylor seems to have as much as the same personality as Jacob as in his own. I’m very glad to hear that Taylor can keep his role in the movie. Well done to him.
January 8th, 2009 at 12:22 am
Approval.
Thumbs up.
January 8th, 2009 at 12:39 am
YAY! I’m so happy for him! He is completely passionate about the series and was so excited to do the future movies. The cast is such a family and I didn’t want Taylor to be ripped out of it when he fit in so well. All of the other actors wanted to keep him. And the other guy they were considering, Michael Copon, was completely arrogant about the whole thing. He was just an awful, awful person. I would tell you to go read the interview, but since Taylor is cast, it doesn’t matter! =)
January 8th, 2009 at 2:08 am
I guess we will see. I hope he does a good job.
January 8th, 2009 at 3:35 am
I can just say, “Bring on New Moon.” Taylor and the other casts will be perfect. [:
January 8th, 2009 at 6:19 am
I’m glad they kept him b/c they chose him in the first place. I’ve read that he’s been working hard to keep the role and I respect that. I still have some reservations but did about Rob Pattinson at first too. Those turned out to be totally unfounded! What do I know? 😉 However, I do feel that Taylor would have made an AWESOME Seth.
January 8th, 2009 at 7:12 am
I’m just a little disappointed. I don’t really love Taylor Lautner, but I hope he does well in New Moon. Also, I agree with HeyJoyous, Taylor would make a WAY better Seth than he would Jacob. I was kind of hoping for Steven Strait…
On a different subject, is Ben Barnes going to play Aro? Or is that not decided yet?
January 8th, 2009 at 7:26 am
I’m really happy they kept him. Even though I was shipping Steven Strait, when they first cast Taylor they had to keep him.
It just looks bad changing up the cast.
January 8th, 2009 at 9:41 am
this is grt!!!! im so excited!!! he will do absolutly fantastic!!!! i love taylor so much and am so glad he is still jacob!!!
January 8th, 2009 at 9:54 am
All I can say is that in my mind, Taylor IS Jacob. So I am very very very excited that they decided to keep him. 😀 Besides…I’m not a big fan of changing cast members. I think it takes away from the “reality” of a movie.
January 8th, 2009 at 10:04 am
YAY!!!! I am so happy that they did keep him, I mean, it sounded wrond to get rid of a major character like that. I think Taylor will do fantastically and can’t wait to see New Moon!
January 8th, 2009 at 10:19 am
YEEEIII!!! I’m so glad!! ehehehhe
Goooo Jacob!! But, yes i’m also very curious about how they are going to make him bigger! =P
I read the first book over a year ago and i was so happy that there was going to be a movie! Now i’ve read them all (except breaking dawn that didn’t came out in portuguese yet…) and i can’t wait for the next movie!! =D
January 8th, 2009 at 11:04 am
I’m very happy with the announcement. I don’t understand the big deal about Jacob’s height. No one is going crazy anymore about Jackson Rathbone being too short or Ashlie Green being too tall for their characters. Why make a fuss if Jacob doesn’t hit his mark either?
January 8th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Wise decision, Mr. Weitz, wise decision. Remember the pitchforks Stephenie mentioned? He’s well on his way to avoiding any encounters with them.
January 8th, 2009 at 11:31 am
They caved to the fans, plain and simple. Taylor is so very engaging in his interviews, I found myself wanting him to stay in the role…until I thought about what the role IS. Then I realized that it would have way more impact to hire a new actor for the part. It’s a weak choice that demonstrates that they are pandering to the fans rather that trying to make a piece that’s quality in its own right. It bodes no good for New Moon, in my opinion.
January 8th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
well, am not fully satisfied. Taylor needs to mature up and stop acting all Disney. Hes performance was “ok” in twilight but he’s gona need to prove that he can fully play jacob. Jacob is one of my favourite characters and i don’t want to feel irritated by his character when watching the movie. Chris Weitz really wants to make a high quality film, but i just don’t see that happening with all the fans demands.
January 8th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Speaking of Casting,
I heard that for several other roles in the movies they were looking at casting people like Selena Gomez and Disney Crew.
I would just like to say that if the Twilight series goes all Disney channel on me.. I will NOT be going to the movies.
January 8th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
ummm…
can you please finish eclipse already? i really enjoy reading your chapter commentaries :]
January 8th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Thumbs DOWN!!!
I believed Taylor did a OK work on the first movie, but he is NOT New Moon’s Jacob. I think that anyone that read New Moon will agree with that and the only reason why the director chose him was to make all the Team Jacob loonies go and watch his film. But I still wish them Good Luck! Taylor has a big roll to fit (literally!)
January 8th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
I’d like to say that I’m extremely happy that Summit decided to stick with Taylor Launtner as Jacob Black. I think he did a great job in Twilight and I believe that he will do even better in New Moon.
January 8th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Taylor will be GREAT, can’t wait!!!
January 8th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
i totally agree karenmilli, chris obviously wanted a new jacob but stuck with the fans (Summit probably stepped on his toes, just like they did with Catherine.)
Happy fans = more money for Summit.
January 8th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
yay! I’m surprised they decided to keep him though, considering that Jake changes so much in this one… oh well, I think Taylor will be (and was) an excellent Jacob Black.
sticking with the fans, always a good idea. especially given that Twilighters are notoriously vocal in our opinions, haha. And by vocal I mean obsessive and crazed.
January 8th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
I’m most likely Team Bella, so I love Edward and Jacob both. And in the movie, Taylor did a great job of portraying Jacob. I was so upset when I saw that he might get replaced – so good job Summit! You’ve gained respect back from me.
January 8th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Wahooooo!!!! i was so worried about that. Im Glad he is staying, im sure he will do a more awesome job in the second movie and prove doubters of his talent wrong!!! yea! 😀
January 8th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
ps: i agree with alex, i like disney channel and everything but i totally agree with what she said…..
January 8th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Disney Channel stars? . . . .what’s the point in doing that? I agree with Alex, although I’ll probably end up going to see how childish and how much they ruined it. But then knowing myself, I’d probably atleast end up liking the story line again, not exactly the characters who playd who but what matters to me is->Did they or didn’t they stick New Moon’s story line?<-I really hope they don’t go all disney childish on us though.
Okay about whoever it is playing Jacob, I think he did a pretty good job and I personally hate when they change characters in a series of movies that they are doing. It just messes with my mind and confuses me and ends up making me hate the movies. It doesn’t help that the guy is very cute but I’m glad he’s playing Jacob still, if anything, just because it keeps everything the same and won’t mix fans up.
I’m not a “twilighter” at all, I can’t quote the books or any of the characters or remember every single detail but I love the story line and how Bella falls in love with a vampire then has a werewolf best friend trying to protect her so. . .I just thought I’d say my opinion.
I’m glad he remained the same character. I think he’ll do wonderful as Jacob, he seems to get very into and emotional about his characteres which is always a big PLUS in everything. I hope and pray that he does surperb, I have very high hopes for him.
January 8th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
I’m ecstatic that Taylor got the role – again! I really liked his performance in Twilight, especially that lingering look when he saw Bella when she first arrived at Forks. He seems like a really sweet guy, too. Hopefully I’ll get to see him next month and congratulate him myself. 😀
January 8th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
chapter 16 is calling your name…kaleb…kaaaaaaleb…leave your homework alone and reeeeeeeeeead meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee…
i don’t know about you, but in my personal experience, it’s always a good idea to listen to the ghostly voices in your head =]
January 8th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Yay!
January 8th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Im so happiiiii I cried! Without Taylor Lautner Jacob wouldnt be Jacob so Im so happy. My wholeschool was convinced to not watch New Moon if Taylor Lautner didnt play Jacob Black so Im glad hes Jacob!!!!!!!!
Luv U Taylor!!!!!!!!
January 8th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
OMG I’m sooo glad he gets to continue with the movies! I’m suuuure theres no one better than him to play Jacob (:
January 9th, 2009 at 9:44 am
I’ve always thought Taylor was correctly cast as Jacob. I’m familiar with his other work and have no trouble seeing him handle the bitter/disillusioned/jealously in love Jacob.
January 10th, 2009 at 9:25 am
I’m so glad that Taylor is cast as Jacob again. We should give him a chance to grow up, and he’s working so hard for the role. I don’t agree in the least with you people who say that Summit is caving to the fans’ demands. Stephenie herself says she supports their decision. That’s good enough for me. Besides, Taylor is firmly cast in a lot of people’s minds as Jacob. I do hope that he portrays the role right. Jacob is one of my favorite characters (I want Bella to stay with Edward, though) and if his role was messed up, I’d be severely ticked off.
January 11th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
i still hope STEVEN STRAIT will be Jacob Black in the movie sequel. Can’t picture anyone being Jacob Black apart from steven of course. i don’t care how many likes talyor, his unproportional abs and scary smile. his acting is too amateur for a movie like new moon. It’s too david archie like-very teeny bop pop pop dooap. Doesn’t anyone notice that? or is the abs just their basis of jacob. o’common. that’s all rubbish. They’ve messed it up with Kristen already. i hope they don’t screw jacob, too. it’d be big time screw up. or wait. do team edward people post comments that they want taylor so that rob will still be hotter than jacob? hmmm. JACOb is hotter than edward. it’s just that edward is the perfect guy.
January 11th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
YAYYYY! I’m so happy that I’m actually screaming and happy-dancing! …Anyway I’m so glad Taylor will remain as Jacob because I think that he was perfect for the part and I would have been pissed if they would have replaced him with other guy(I don’t really his name)
I’m glad that Summit did something right for once!
January 13th, 2009 at 2:11 am
I’m so glad that they kept Taylor. I think even in the short amount of screen time he got that he captured the part. I can’t wait to see more of him! Also, it really annoys me when the replace actors. If that were really the case, they could just replace him like four times throughout his New Moon growth spurts.
January 15th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Taylor Lautner is the sexiest man alive! SEXY BEAST! im so psyced for new moon!!!! Time for Jacob to shine threew!!!
January 19th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Well, I’m glad. I’m actually not a big Jacob OR Taylor fan, but I’m glad they’re keeping the same actor for the sake of continuity. I mean, that would be weird if one character looked COMPLETELY different in the other movies.
Anyways, I heard that Vanessa Hudgens tried out for Leah Clearwater. And guess what? She isn’t even in the script for New Moon. So I don’t think we need to worry about that now, but they’ll still have to cast the other people from La Push.
I also heard that New Moon will be released in theaters on November 20 of this year. I don’t know if this is true or not, so don’t hate me if it’s wrong.
January 20th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Oh my gosh! Talor Lautner is the hottest man on earth! Nice job playing Jacob Black in the movie Twilight.
January 23rd, 2009 at 9:07 pm
I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo glad that Taylor is still playing Jacob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE JACOB BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 28th, 2009 at 1:33 am
thank you!!
haha i wanted him to still play the role,, it would ruin it if you changed his character!!
and you can always make him get bigger to be the werewlof haha
and i think he will play the role exelent!!!
hope it comes out asap!!!
February 2nd, 2009 at 11:41 am
I totally agree with Alex (#2 COMMENT) i saw the movie before reading also and it just URRR yeah no. We need someone more i guess is the word to use- someone with rigidity.
February 2nd, 2009 at 10:05 pm
i love that he is playing Jacob..and none can judge him by the first movie because he wasnt in it that much…i like that they are going to keep him..you dont change someone that youve seen in the part and like him there..
February 5th, 2009 at 9:36 am
o m g…i’m sooo happy…taylor is the only right jacob black…he is sooo cute!!
I love him…
I wouldn’t see new moon..if taylor were jacob..
thanks thanks thanks!!!
February 5th, 2009 at 9:38 am
i wanted to say…i wouldn’t see new moon if taylor WEREN’T
jacob…sry
February 8th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
ahhhhh love it i am so happy now i really cant wait to wach new moon
March 1st, 2009 at 12:04 am
hey guys i herd Taylor Lautner Will not be playing soo whaaaaa If you can Email him
March 2nd, 2009 at 9:07 am
Thats my favorite scene too! I love Taylor Lautner! But im team edward.
March 6th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
I love Taylor Lautner as Jake!!!!!! he is soo hot i absolutely love him!!<3(:
March 9th, 2009 at 5:38 am
But Taylor is not tall enough T.T Well, I’ll just wait and see 😀
March 18th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Aww man…
But he’s so ugly!
He was ugly as “shark-boy”
He’s still just as ugly as Jacob
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:32 am
Omg, finally. I was so worried they were going to change the Jacob Black actor, after all Taylor is absolutely gorgeous. He is so good for the part, i started out obsessed with vampires and now werewolves are at the top of the list. Well done Taylor x
March 25th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
iam sooooooooooooo happy my future husband (lol) is gonna play the part of jacob black again!!!!!!!!!! he TOTALLY gorgeous and i love u taylor!!!!
March 25th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
i COMPLETELY agree with Rasmor. she wuz totally right bot everthing she said bot taylor!!!!! he is the HOTTEST GUY on the face of da earth!!!!!
I HEART TAYLOR!!!!!!!!!!!
April 1st, 2009 at 9:43 pm
YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE FIRST TIME I SAW TWILIGHT I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BEST MOVIE I EVER SEEN AND IM HAPPY THAT YA WOULD KEEP JACOB BLACK AS TAYLOR
April 12th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
omg im so hackin happy i am madly inlove with taylor! lol! i cannot wait to see new moon! ahhhhhhhhh! lol!
April 23rd, 2009 at 2:12 am
i am still thinking that the best actor to play jacop in the new moon would be Steven Strait…he is just right ..the smile,,the pain on his face,,,that’s exactly what bella is talking about in the story..even the angry face will suit him..so i think he is the best
May 2nd, 2009 at 10:55 pm
omg i am soooo happy and that steven strait is good 2 but hey aslong as either taylory or steven are playing the roll of jacob black !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<3 =)
May 2nd, 2009 at 11:01 pm
hey i dosent matter as long as someone is playing the roll of jacob black !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3 =)
May 31st, 2009 at 9:28 am
well apparently steven strait who was in 10000 bc is going to be playing jacob black? no they have to keep taylor lautner hes totally awesome and cute and omg i got a sneak peak at the bit in new moon when bella goes to save edward and its amazing go watch!! ^^
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August 18th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
he is going to play in the movie awesome! hes so hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 29th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
HAHA wow looking at all the comments womdering how they were going to make him bigger…he did a pretty damn good job of bulking himself up…YUM!! GO TEAM JACOB!
November 29th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
HAHA wow looking at all the comments womdering how they were going to make him bigger…he did a pretty damn good job of bulking himself up…YUM!! GO TEAM JACOB!