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NewMoonMovie.org: Weitz Looking at Michael Copon, Ben Barnes and Others for New Moon Roles

  • anna · 12 months ago
    i want to know what stephanie meyer think of all of this.
  • sammysunshine · 12 months ago
    Ben Barnes <3 -dies-
  • Edwardsbrand · 12 months ago
    Michael Copon would be a good Jacob. But Ben Barnes is no Aro. True, the books do not give an age, but they are over 3000 years old. They need a mature actor to potray that. They don't need to be in their 70s, but a 27 year old just won't cut it! Someone like Viggo Mortensen or ian mckellen.
  • dreamschrystal · 12 months ago
    No. Just .....No. How the hell can Ben Barnes look like he has paper thin translucent old ass skin??? Try again Mr. Director! Ben Barnes would have been a sexy older Jacob! Tee hee....
  • anna · 12 months ago
    i want to know what stephanie meyer think of all of this.
  • sammysunshine · 12 months ago
    Ben Barnes <3 -dies-
  • Lily · 11 months ago
    Michael Copon = Uh ok whatever
    Ben Barnes = Yes plzzz!

    http://i41.tinypic.com/eu0f4i.jpg
  • Edwardsbrand · 12 months ago
    Michael Copon would be a good Jacob. But Ben Barnes is no Aro. True, the books do not give an age, but they are over 3000 years old. They need a mature actor to potray that. They don't need to be in their 70s, but a 27 year old just won't cut it! Someone like Viggo Mortensen or ian mckellen.
  • Ashlee · 12 months ago
    Michael Copon is no Jacob Black. The End. I'm just loving the double standard here... if they even thought of replacing Robert Pattinson, the fans would have blood on their hands from the aftermath. I understand the concerns of not being muscle-y enough or not being tall enough... but what about Ashley Greene?!?! She's 5'5" and her character is 4'10". Did that ruin the movie? No. I was rather fond of her as Alice and completely forgot about the height difference until the character of Jessica spoke up with the words "little one". All I'm saying is that Summit is being cheap and not wanting to use the special effects needed. If they can not make a boy look a little taller, then they should just give up on even attempting to portray the giant wolves.
  • cheddarcheese · 12 months ago
    i cant believe theyre still dragging this michael copon crap out. us fans obviouslyyy want to stick with taylor [or at least steven if they cant even keep taylor]so summit should be wise and listen to the FANS. and ben barnes is awesome, but aro is like, one of the most noble and ancient vampires, and ben is like, 27.... no.
    they better not mess this up. -_-
  • Jacob fan · 12 months ago
    If they replace Taylor many people will be mad and they will have a huge problem on their hands. They should just keep him i am sure they can find a way to make him look taller. If they can't do that they have bigger problems on their hands. If they mess this up people are going to get really mad.
  • jacob&lt;3 · 12 months ago
    If they don't use Taylor,
    people will revolt.



    Well,

    I know I will.
  • Iluvjacob · 12 months ago
    Do they really think they can replace taylor?
    People will creat mobs!!!
  • Ashlee · 12 months ago
    Michael Copon is no Jacob Black. The End. I'm just loving the double standard here... if they even thought of replacing Robert Pattinson, the fans would have blood on their hands from the aftermath. I understand the concerns of not being muscle-y enough or not being tall enough... but what about Ashley Greene?!?! She's 5'5" and her character is 4'10". Did that ruin the movie? No. I was rather fond of her as Alice and completely forgot about the height difference until the character of Jessica spoke up with the words "little one". All I'm saying is that Summit is being cheap and not wanting to use the special effects needed. If they can not make a boy look a little taller, then they should just give up on even attempting to portray the giant wolves.
  • Sylvia · 12 months ago
    Ben Barnes - YES.
    Michael Copon - No.



    I just hope they keep Taylor as Jacob
  • cheddarcheese · 12 months ago
    i cant believe theyre still dragging this michael copon crap out. us fans obviouslyyy want to stick with taylor [or at least steven if they cant even keep taylor]so summit should be wise and listen to the FANS. and ben barnes is awesome, but aro is like, one of the most noble and ancient vampires, and ben is like, 27.... no.
    they better not mess this up. -_-
  • Jacob fan · 12 months ago
    If they replace Taylor many people will be mad and they will have a huge problem on their hands. They should just keep him i am sure they can find a way to make him look taller. If they can't do that they have bigger problems on their hands. If they mess this up people are going to get really mad.
  • jacob<3 · 12 months ago
    If they don't use Taylor,
    people will revolt.

    Well,
    I know I will.
  • anna · 12 months ago
    i want to know what stephanie meyer think of all of this.
  • sammysunshine · 12 months ago
    Ben Barnes <3 -dies-
  • Edwardsbrand · 12 months ago
    Michael Copon would be a good Jacob. But Ben Barnes is no Aro. True, the books do not give an age, but they are over 3000 years old. They need a mature actor to potray that. They don't need to be in their 70s, but a 27 year old just won't cut it! Someone like Viggo Mortensen or ian mckellen.
  • Iluvjacob · 12 months ago
    Do they really think they can replace taylor?
    People will creat mobs!!!
  • queenofcakes · 12 months ago
    Why must you play with our hearts..?!


    Taylor = Jacob.
  • dreamschrystal · 12 months ago
    No. Just .....No. How the hell can Ben Barnes look like he has paper thin translucent old ass skin??? Try again Mr. Director! Ben Barnes would have been a sexy older Jacob! Tee hee....
  • Sylvia · 12 months ago
    Ben Barnes - YES.
    Michael Copon - No.

    I just hope they keep Taylor as Jacob
  • rianna · 12 months ago
    not fair
    i just cant believe they even thought of replacing taylor lautner

    i was looking forward to seeing him play jacob black again

    i hope they dont decide to replace him

    hes soo hott =]
  • Ashlee · 12 months ago
    Michael Copon is no Jacob Black. The End. I'm just loving the double standard here... if they even thought of replacing Robert Pattinson, the fans would have blood on their hands from the aftermath. I understand the concerns of not being muscle-y enough or not being tall enough... but what about Ashley Greene?!?! She's 5'5" and her character is 4'10". Did that ruin the movie? No. I was rather fond of her as Alice and completely forgot about the height difference until the character of Jessica spoke up with the words "little one". All I'm saying is that Summit is being cheap and not wanting to use the special effects needed. If they can not make a boy look a little taller, then they should just give up on even attempting to portray the giant wolves.
  • queenofcakes · 12 months ago
    Why must you play with our hearts..?!

    Taylor = Jacob.
  • cheddarcheese · 12 months ago
    i cant believe theyre still dragging this michael copon crap out. us fans obviouslyyy want to stick with taylor [or at least steven if they cant even keep taylor]so summit should be wise and listen to the FANS. and ben barnes is awesome, but aro is like, one of the most noble and ancient vampires, and ben is like, 27.... no.
    they better not mess this up. -_-
  • Jacob fan · 12 months ago
    If they replace Taylor many people will be mad and they will have a huge problem on their hands. They should just keep him i am sure they can find a way to make him look taller. If they can't do that they have bigger problems on their hands. If they mess this up people are going to get really mad.
  • jacob&lt;3 · 12 months ago
    If they don't use Taylor,
    people will revolt.



    Well,

    I know I will.
  • rianna · 12 months ago
    not fair
    i just cant believe they even thought of replacing taylor lautner
    i was looking forward to seeing him play jacob black again
    i hope they dont decide to replace him
    hes soo hott =]
  • Iluvjacob · 12 months ago
    Do they really think they can replace taylor?
    People will creat mobs!!!
  • Sylvia · 12 months ago
    Ben Barnes - YES.
    Michael Copon - No.



    I just hope they keep Taylor as Jacob
  • queenofcakes · 12 months ago
    Why must you play with our hearts..?!


    Taylor = Jacob.
  • Crystk · 11 months ago
    I like Ben Barnes but I don't imagine him as Aro...definitely as Demetri or Felix.
  • rianna · 11 months ago
    not fair
    i just cant believe they even thought of replacing taylor lautner

    i was looking forward to seeing him play jacob black again

    i hope they dont decide to replace him

    hes soo hott =]
  • Carol (Brazil) · 11 months ago
    Taylor is the young Jacob, He is carismatic, but its impossible for him to grow up end look like the older Jacob! Sorry, but I prefer another actor, as Michael Copon or Steven Strait, to play Jacob in New Moon.
  • R Smith · 11 months ago
    I agree Taylor is cute and good for Eclipse, but not New Moon he is too small and young. Jacob is supposed to be tall and buff and I don't want to watch a CGI wich is what would happen to keep Taylor. I know they have to create the wolves, but I don't want to see Taylors little head on a big body.
  • Crystk · 11 months ago
    I like Ben Barnes but I don't imagine him as Aro...definitely as Demetri or Felix.
  • Carol (Brazil) · 11 months ago
    Taylor is the young Jacob, He is carismatic, but its impossible for him to grow up end look like the older Jacob! Sorry, but I prefer another actor, as Michael Copon or Steven Strait, to play Jacob in New Moon.
  • Tati · 11 months ago
    Ben Barnes as Aro?? Are you kidding me? This is ridiculous! This director dude needs to reed the book or something! He is totally off! As for Michael Copon...I don't think he can do it. If they HAVE to recast they should use Steven Strait...he even looks like Taylor!
  • R Smith · 11 months ago
    I agree Taylor is cute and good for Eclipse, but not New Moon he is too small and young. Jacob is supposed to be tall and buff and I don't want to watch a CGI wich is what would happen to keep Taylor. I know they have to create the wolves, but I don't want to see Taylors little head on a big body.
  • Kristin · 11 months ago
    i think the cast should be left as it is and just add new cast members for the new roles.....use special effects dont be so cheap you will make the money back in ticket sales. if you change characters us fans arent going to like it much....let capone play dimitri or someone in the volturi i think ben is a good choice for Aro. YES WE KNOW THESE VAMPIRES ARE THOUSANDS OF YEARS OLD -BUT they are are described as god-like...it doesnt say they are physically old (just mentally and age wise) i dont think they should cast ANYONE for a vampire who physically looks old.
  • Kristin II · 11 months ago
    YOU CAN'T REPLACE TAYLOR!






    That would be utterly ridiculous. He was a great Jacob, and I think the movie would ultimately suffer if they brought in someone else...
  • Tati · 11 months ago
    Ben Barnes as Aro?? Are you kidding me? This is ridiculous! This director dude needs to reed the book or something! He is totally off! As for Michael Copon...I don't think he can do it. If they HAVE to recast they should use Steven Strait...he even looks like Taylor!
  • Crash-Marie · 11 months ago
    Lets give Weitz the series as a Christmas gift. :D
  • Kristin · 11 months ago
    i think the cast should be left as it is and just add new cast members for the new roles.....use special effects dont be so cheap you will make the money back in ticket sales. if you change characters us fans arent going to like it much....let capone play dimitri or someone in the volturi i think ben is a good choice for Aro. YES WE KNOW THESE VAMPIRES ARE THOUSANDS OF YEARS OLD -BUT they are are described as god-like...it doesnt say they are physically old (just mentally and age wise) i dont think they should cast ANYONE for a vampire who physically looks old.
  • Ali · 11 months ago
    I agree with Kristin. The volturi members are thousands of years old but it wasn't specified in the books of what age the members of the volturi were turned into vampires. Aro couldve easily been in his late 20's early 30's when he was turned.

    And i'm totally gunning for Steven Strait as the older Jacob Black. Taylor fit JB really well in Twilight but it'll look to odd to have his baby face on a 6'5 buff muscle body for New Moon
  • Cassie · 11 months ago
    This is exactly what I thought when I saw that age comment. If vampires never age then the Volturi would look the same as any others when it comes to their youth, they just have thinner skin and have an air of their maturity to them rather than the physical aspect of it.

    As for the Jacob/Taylor thing, before I saw the film I was a big supporter of Steven Strait, but I have grown to love Taylor in the role. However, as stated by others, if he has to be replaced (which would be heartbreaking), I would be Steven. <3
  • Kristin II · 11 months ago
    YOU CAN'T REPLACE TAYLOR!



    That would be utterly ridiculous. He was a great Jacob, and I think the movie would ultimately suffer if they brought in someone else...
  • Crystk · 11 months ago
    I like Ben Barnes but I don't imagine him as Aro...definitely as Demetri or Felix.
  • Carol (Brazil) · 11 months ago
    Taylor is the young Jacob, He is carismatic, but its impossible for him to grow up end look like the older Jacob! Sorry, but I prefer another actor, as Michael Copon or Steven Strait, to play Jacob in New Moon.
  • R Smith · 11 months ago
    I agree Taylor is cute and good for Eclipse, but not New Moon he is too small and young. Jacob is supposed to be tall and buff and I don't want to watch a CGI wich is what would happen to keep Taylor. I know they have to create the wolves, but I don't want to see Taylors little head on a big body.
  • Shona · 11 months ago
    TAYLOR MUST STAY !!!!! replacing him would completely put me off seeing new moon, especially if his replacement is Michael Copon. A) he's aincent looking (like 35-40ish) and B) he can't act!! the scorpin king wasn't exactly pulling in the grammy awards, in case nobody noticed.


    Keep taylor, for the love of all that is holy, he is the only one who can save summit from revolting twilight fans !!!!! TEAM TAYLOR!!!
  • Lissa · 11 months ago
    I never understood why they cast taylor in the 1st place - he is totally wrong for the part
    And why should Summit unnecessarily spend money to alter his physical appearance when they can just hire another actor who can do the job properly.

    Ben as Aro - I kind of like that idea
  • Tati · 11 months ago
    Ben Barnes as Aro?? Are you kidding me? This is ridiculous! This director dude needs to reed the book or something! He is totally off! As for Michael Copon...I don't think he can do it. If they HAVE to recast they should use Steven Strait...he even looks like Taylor!
  • Kristin · 11 months ago
    i think the cast should be left as it is and just add new cast members for the new roles.....use special effects dont be so cheap you will make the money back in ticket sales. if you change characters us fans arent going to like it much....let capone play dimitri or someone in the volturi i think ben is a good choice for Aro. YES WE KNOW THESE VAMPIRES ARE THOUSANDS OF YEARS OLD -BUT they are are described as god-like...it doesnt say they are physically old (just mentally and age wise) i dont think they should cast ANYONE for a vampire who physically looks old.
  • Kristin II · 11 months ago
    YOU CAN'T REPLACE TAYLOR!






    That would be utterly ridiculous. He was a great Jacob, and I think the movie would ultimately suffer if they brought in someone else...
  • Shona · 11 months ago
    TAYLOR MUST STAY !!!!! replacing him would completely put me off seeing new moon, especially if his replacement is Michael Copon. A) he's aincent looking (like 35-40ish) and B) he can't act!! the scorpin king wasn't exactly pulling in the grammy awards, in case nobody noticed.

    Keep taylor, for the love of all that is holy, he is the only one who can save summit from revolting twilight fans !!!!! TEAM TAYLOR!!!
  • Lissa · 11 months ago
    I never understood why they cast taylor in the 1st place - he is totally wrong for the part
    And why should Summit unnecessarily spend money to alter his physical appearance when they can just hire another actor who can do the job properly.
    Ben as Aro - I kind of like that idea
  • Anonymous · 11 months ago
    He was good for the role and the movie wouldn't do as well if they replaced him, especially with somebody as cocky and stupid as Copon!!
  • susan · 11 months ago
    Please don't cast Michael Copon for the role of Jacob in New Moon. He looks too old and does not have enough sex appeal to go against Rob on the big screen. Please consider casting Steven Strait instead. He's taller than Rob and he has the same sex appeal to compete against Rob. Check out Steven on his role in The Covenant and you'll see what I mean.
  • susan · 11 months ago
    I can see Ben Barnes playing as Aro, but not Michael as Jacob.
  • Shona · 11 months ago
    TAYLOR MUST STAY !!!!! replacing him would completely put me off seeing new moon, especially if his replacement is Michael Copon. A) he's aincent looking (like 35-40ish) and B) he can't act!! the scorpin king wasn't exactly pulling in the grammy awards, in case nobody noticed.


    Keep taylor, for the love of all that is holy, he is the only one who can save summit from revolting twilight fans !!!!! TEAM TAYLOR!!!
  • CrossMyHeart · 11 months ago
    Even if Ben isn't exactly like what i pictured Aro, it would be great if he was in New Moon. i love him. As for Copon playing Jacob....No. Taylor did a good job and should have the chance to show people what he can do. Keep Taylor as Jacob, end of story.
  • susan · 11 months ago
    Please don't cast Michael Copon for the role of Jacob in New Moon. He looks too old and does not have enough sex appeal to go against Rob on the big screen. Please consider casting Steven Strait instead. He's taller than Rob and he has the same sex appeal to compete against Rob. Check out Steven on his role in The Covenant and you'll see what I mean.
  • susan · 11 months ago
    I can see Ben Barnes playing as Aro, but not Michael as Jacob.
  • Lissa · 11 months ago
    I never understood why they cast taylor in the 1st place - he is totally wrong for the part
    And why should Summit unnecessarily spend money to alter his physical appearance when they can just hire another actor who can do the job properly.

    Ben as Aro - I kind of like that idea
  • CrossMyHeart · 11 months ago
    Even if Ben isn't exactly like what i pictured Aro, it would be great if he was in New Moon. i love him. As for Copon playing Jacob....No. Taylor did a good job and should have the chance to show people what he can do. Keep Taylor as Jacob, end of story.
  • teamtaylor · 11 months ago
    KEEP TAYLOR LAUTNER! I'M BEGGING YOU, SUMMIT!
  • susan · 11 months ago
    Please don't cast Michael Copon for the role of Jacob in New Moon. He looks too old and does not have enough sex appeal to go against Rob on the big screen. Please consider casting Steven Strait instead. He's taller than Rob and he has the same sex appeal to compete against Rob. Check out Steven on his role in The Covenant and you'll see what I mean.
  • susan · 11 months ago
    I can see Ben Barnes playing as Aro, but not Michael as Jacob.
  • teamtaylor · 11 months ago
    KEEP TAYLOR LAUTNER! I'M BEGGING YOU, SUMMIT!
  • mir · 11 months ago
    Ben Barnes as Aro? Good enough.. The accent kinda fits.


    But Michael COPE-on as Jacob Black? You have got to be kidding me! I have seen The Scorpion King 2 and I must say, he must be one of the most untalented and... I don't want to say he's ugly but he is not handsome enough to Jacob Black!!



    Also, didn't Stephenie Meyer say that Jacob was sort of beautiful and has WHITE BRIGHT TEETH?! He is also supposed to look FRIENDLY, Michael COPE-on looks like an angry, killing-machine. He doesn't have muscles either, what he does have is, those fats he should really work on reducing. Look at Taylor!! He is PURR-FECT abs XD



    So far, Taylor is the only actor that fits to be Jacob. A little money to spend on the computers won't be as bad as hiring or rather, spending money on someone who, will for sure, will be the cause of your sales, going low, low, and you what else? LOW.



    Please Summit, I am begging you to please keep Taylor Lautner! If you do, it's as if you didn't even spend one dime on hiring someone who specializes on special effects! Haven't you people ever heard? “Those things which are precious are saved only by sacrifice.” Twilight is precious to us fans, and if you want to save New Moon, you better make some sacrifices, Summit. Thank you.
  • CrossMyHeart · 11 months ago
    Even if Ben isn't exactly like what i pictured Aro, it would be great if he was in New Moon. i love him. As for Copon playing Jacob....No. Taylor did a good job and should have the chance to show people what he can do. Keep Taylor as Jacob, end of story.
  • mir · 11 months ago
    Ben Barnes as Aro? Good enough.. The accent kinda fits.

    But Michael COPE-on as Jacob Black? You have got to be kidding me! I have seen The Scorpion King 2 and I must say, he must be one of the most untalented and... I don't want to say he's ugly but he is not handsome enough to Jacob Black!!

    Also, didn't Stephenie Meyer say that Jacob was sort of beautiful and has WHITE BRIGHT TEETH?! He is also supposed to look FRIENDLY, Michael COPE-on looks like an angry, killing-machine. He doesn't have muscles either, what he does have is, those fats he should really work on reducing. Look at Taylor!! He is PURR-FECT abs XD

    So far, Taylor is the only actor that fits to be Jacob. A little money to spend on the computers won't be as bad as hiring or rather, spending money on someone who, will for sure, will be the cause of your sales, going low, low, and you what else? LOW.

    Please Summit, I am begging you to please keep Taylor Lautner! If you do, it's as if you didn't even spend one dime on hiring someone who specializes on special effects! Haven't you people ever heard? “Those things which are precious are saved only by sacrifice.” Twilight is precious to us fans, and if you want to save New Moon, you better make some sacrifices, Summit. Thank you.
  • Sophie · 9 months ago
    OK, I'll say it for you! Michael Copon is FUGLY!!!! If they absolutely HAVE to replace Taylor, replace him with STEVEN STRAIT. I mean YUMMY!! HOTNESS CUBED!
  • teamtaylor · 11 months ago
    KEEP TAYLOR LAUTNER! I'M BEGGING YOU, SUMMIT!
  • livi · 11 months ago
    i love ben barnes, but i just dnt fink some one that young would work for aro...he could be demetri or sum1 like that though
  • mir · 11 months ago
    Ben Barnes as Aro? Good enough.. The accent kinda fits.


    But Michael COPE-on as Jacob Black? You have got to be kidding me! I have seen The Scorpion King 2 and I must say, he must be one of the most untalented and... I don't want to say he's ugly but he is not handsome enough to Jacob Black!!



    Also, didn't Stephenie Meyer say that Jacob was sort of beautiful and has WHITE BRIGHT TEETH?! He is also supposed to look FRIENDLY, Michael COPE-on looks like an angry, killing-machine. He doesn't have muscles either, what he does have is, those fats he should really work on reducing. Look at Taylor!! He is PURR-FECT abs XD



    So far, Taylor is the only actor that fits to be Jacob. A little money to spend on the computers won't be as bad as hiring or rather, spending money on someone who, will for sure, will be the cause of your sales, going low, low, and you what else? LOW.



    Please Summit, I am begging you to please keep Taylor Lautner! If you do, it's as if you didn't even spend one dime on hiring someone who specializes on special effects! Haven't you people ever heard? “Those things which are precious are saved only by sacrifice.” Twilight is precious to us fans, and if you want to save New Moon, you better make some sacrifices, Summit. Thank you.
  • livi · 11 months ago
    taylor was ok as jacob, but he doesnt really fit the description for him in new moon
  • livi · 11 months ago
    i love ben barnes, but i just dnt fink some one that young would work for aro...he could be demetri or sum1 like that though
  • Crash-Marie · 11 months ago
    Never thought of it... Ben Barnes as Aro is a no go... but he could be a good Alec... I don't know.. just saying.
  • livi · 11 months ago
    taylor was ok as jacob, but he doesnt really fit the description for him in new moon
  • livi · 11 months ago
    i love ben barnes, but i just dnt fink some one that young would work for aro...he could be demetri or sum1 like that though
  • livi · 11 months ago
    taylor was ok as jacob, but he doesnt really fit the description for him in new moon
  • TwilightPassion · 11 months ago
    Looking for the taylor fans... come sign and show him some twilight love!
    http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/TeamTaylorLautner
  • Grace [: · 11 months ago
    I say Taylor Lautner for Jacob Black!
    And Ben Barnes for Aro!

    Though in my mind as I always imagined the Volturi as middle aged for some reason though I wouldn't mind seeing Barnes as Aro.

    His so sexy and him with Robert Pattinson -drools-
  • amanda · 11 months ago
    Keep Taylor as Jacob... he's already started bulking up and special effects can work wonders.


    Besides, I think the real problem with the Twilight movie was Hardwicke. She did a TERRIBLE job directing what should have been an easy movie with great actors like Pattinson and Stewart and a perfect story line. Hopefully Weitz can clean up the mess Hardwicke left behind.
  • amanda · 11 months ago
    Even though Taylor isn't the best actor and he is still pretty small... his smile lights up his entire face just the way Stephenie describes in all of the books. His smile is exactly how imagined Jacob's smile would look!
  • Grace [: · 11 months ago
    I say Taylor Lautner for Jacob Black!
    And Ben Barnes for Aro!
    Though in my mind as I always imagined the Volturi as middle aged for some reason though I wouldn't mind seeing Barnes as Aro.
    His so sexy and him with Robert Pattinson -drools-
  • Jen · 11 months ago
    I don't think Ben Barnes would be a good Aro, but he should definitely be in the movie :)
  • amanda · 11 months ago
    Keep Taylor as Jacob... he's already started bulking up and special effects can work wonders.

    Besides, I think the real problem with the Twilight movie was Hardwicke. She did a TERRIBLE job directing what should have been an easy movie with great actors like Pattinson and Stewart and a perfect story line. Hopefully Weitz can clean up the mess Hardwicke left behind.
  • amanda · 11 months ago
    Even though Taylor isn't the best actor and he is still pretty small... his smile lights up his entire face just the way Stephenie describes in all of the books. His smile is exactly how imagined Jacob's smile would look!
  • Crash-Marie · 11 months ago
    Stephenie, where the hell are you? Are you even CLEAR of what they are doing to your books and your ideas.


    I love Ben Barns, but seriously him as ARO? Thats as insane as putting this Michael Copon to play Jacob Black! Whats next, making Miley Cyrus play Tanya?
  • Crash-Marie · 11 months ago
    Never thought of it... Ben Barnes as Aro is a no go... but he could be a good Alec... I don't know.. just saying.
  • Crash-Marie · 11 months ago
    Lets give Weitz the series as a Christmas gift. :D
  • Jen · 11 months ago
    I don't think Ben Barnes would be a good Aro, but he should definitely be in the movie :)
  • Ali · 11 months ago
    I agree with Kristin. The volturi members are thousands of years old but it wasn't specified in the books of what age the members of the volturi were turned into vampires. Aro couldve easily been in his late 20's early 30's when he was turned.


    And i'm totally gunning for Steven Strait as the older Jacob Black. Taylor fit JB really well in Twilight but it'll look to odd to have his baby face on a 6'5 buff muscle body for New Moon
  • Grace [: · 11 months ago
    I say Taylor Lautner for Jacob Black!
    And Ben Barnes for Aro!

    Though in my mind as I always imagined the Volturi as middle aged for some reason though I wouldn't mind seeing Barnes as Aro.

    His so sexy and him with Robert Pattinson -drools-
  • Crash-Marie · 11 months ago
    Stephenie, where the hell are you? Are you even CLEAR of what they are doing to your books and your ideas.

    I love Ben Barns, but seriously him as ARO? Thats as insane as putting this Michael Copon to play Jacob Black! Whats next, making Miley Cyrus play Tanya?
  • Cassie · 11 months ago
    This is exactly what I thought when I saw that age comment. If vampires never age then the Volturi would look the same as any others when it comes to their youth, they just have thinner skin and have an air of their maturity to them rather than the physical aspect of it.


    As for the Jacob/Taylor thing, before I saw the film I was a big supporter of Steven Strait, but I have grown to love Taylor in the role. However, as stated by others, if he has to be replaced (which would be heartbreaking), I would be Steven. <3
  • amanda · 11 months ago
    Keep Taylor as Jacob... he's already started bulking up and special effects can work wonders.


    Besides, I think the real problem with the Twilight movie was Hardwicke. She did a TERRIBLE job directing what should have been an easy movie with great actors like Pattinson and Stewart and a perfect story line. Hopefully Weitz can clean up the mess Hardwicke left behind.
  • amanda · 11 months ago
    Even though Taylor isn't the best actor and he is still pretty small... his smile lights up his entire face just the way Stephenie describes in all of the books. His smile is exactly how imagined Jacob's smile would look!
  • Jen · 11 months ago
    I don't think Ben Barnes would be a good Aro, but he should definitely be in the movie :)
  • Crash-Marie · 11 months ago
    Stephenie, where the hell are you? Are you even CLEAR of what they are doing to your books and your ideas.


    I love Ben Barns, but seriously him as ARO? Thats as insane as putting this Michael Copon to play Jacob Black! Whats next, making Miley Cyrus play Tanya?
  • Crash-Marie · 11 months ago
    Never thought of it... Ben Barnes as Aro is a no go... but he could be a good Alec... I don't know.. just saying.
  • Crash-Marie · 11 months ago
    Lets give Weitz the series as a Christmas gift. :D
  • Rae · 11 months ago
    Last I read SM liked STEVEN STRAIT for Jake.. why not give him a try? rather him than Copon. Ben would make a sexy vampire!! <3
  • Ali · 11 months ago
    I agree with Kristin. The volturi members are thousands of years old but it wasn't specified in the books of what age the members of the volturi were turned into vampires. Aro couldve easily been in his late 20's early 30's when he was turned.


    And i'm totally gunning for Steven Strait as the older Jacob Black. Taylor fit JB really well in Twilight but it'll look to odd to have his baby face on a 6'5 buff muscle body for New Moon
  • Cassie · 11 months ago
    This is exactly what I thought when I saw that age comment. If vampires never age then the Volturi would look the same as any others when it comes to their youth, they just have thinner skin and have an air of their maturity to them rather than the physical aspect of it.


    As for the Jacob/Taylor thing, before I saw the film I was a big supporter of Steven Strait, but I have grown to love Taylor in the role. However, as stated by others, if he has to be replaced (which would be heartbreaking), I would be Steven. <3
  • Rae · 11 months ago
    Last I read SM liked STEVEN STRAIT for Jake.. why not give him a try? rather him than Copon. Ben would make a sexy vampire!! <3
  • Rae · 11 months ago
    Last I read SM liked STEVEN STRAIT for Jake.. why not give him a try? rather him than Copon. Ben would make a sexy vampire!! <3
  • daffy · 11 months ago
    PLEASE PICK STEVEN STRAIT......NOOOOOOO ON MICHAEL!!!! Steven Strait going against Rob on New Moon will be soooo HOT!!!!! Michael just doesn't do it for me and can't act, sorry if your a fan.
  • tracey · 11 months ago
    i don't care what part he plays in the movie! I love Ben Barnes! i just want hime to be in the movie!
  • daffy · 11 months ago
    PLEASE PICK STEVEN STRAIT......NOOOOOOO ON MICHAEL!!!! Steven Strait going against Rob on New Moon will be soooo HOT!!!!! Michael just doesn't do it for me and can't act, sorry if your a fan.
  • tracey · 11 months ago
    i don't care what part he plays in the movie! I love Ben Barnes! i just want hime to be in the movie!
  • daffy · 11 months ago
    PLEASE PICK STEVEN STRAIT......NOOOOOOO ON MICHAEL!!!! Steven Strait going against Rob on New Moon will be soooo HOT!!!!! Michael just doesn't do it for me and can't act, sorry if your a fan.
  • tracey · 11 months ago
    i don't care what part he plays in the movie! I love Ben Barnes! i just want hime to be in the movie!
  • Anonymous · 11 months ago
    If Michael wants to be in the movie so bad, he should just be in the Volturi. Nobody can replace Taylor Lautner as Jacob
  • Anonymous · 11 months ago
    He was good for the role and the movie wouldn't do as well if they replaced him, especially with somebody as cocky and stupid as Copon!!
  • Samm · 11 months ago
    With all the rumors surrounding Jacob Black... I think the studio should do what it thinks best. I personally like Taylor L but ultimately as Jacob morphs into a wolf he also grows. Bella stated in New Moon that she hardly recognized Jacob. To all the fans of the books, I think if we want the studio to stay true to the books then they'll need to replace him for after the change. There's going to be plenty of scenes with Edward and Jacob together and you can't have Jacob looking up at Edward.
    PS. If they do get someone else STEVEN STRAIGHT all the way! :D
  • Samm · 11 months ago
    Oh yeah and I'd love to see Ben Barnes as Aro!
  • Anonymous · 11 months ago
    If Michael wants to be in the movie so bad, he should just be in the Volturi. Nobody can replace Taylor Lautner as Jacob
  • Samm · 11 months ago
    With all the rumors surrounding Jacob Black... I think the studio should do what it thinks best. I personally like Taylor L but ultimately as Jacob morphs into a wolf he also grows. Bella stated in New Moon that she hardly recognized Jacob. To all the fans of the books, I think if we want the studio to stay true to the books then they'll need to replace him for after the change. There's going to be plenty of scenes with Edward and Jacob together and you can't have Jacob looking up at Edward.
    PS. If they do get someone else STEVEN STRAIGHT all the way! :D
  • Samm · 11 months ago
    Oh yeah and I'd love to see Ben Barnes as Aro!
  • Anonymous · 11 months ago
    If Michael wants to be in the movie so bad, he should just be in the Volturi. Nobody can replace Taylor Lautner as Jacob
  • Anonymous · 11 months ago
    He was good for the role and the movie wouldn't do as well if they replaced him, especially with somebody as cocky and stupid as Copon!!
  • Samm · 11 months ago
    With all the rumors surrounding Jacob Black... I think the studio should do what it thinks best. I personally like Taylor L but ultimately as Jacob morphs into a wolf he also grows. Bella stated in New Moon that she hardly recognized Jacob. To all the fans of the books, I think if we want the studio to stay true to the books then they'll need to replace him for after the change. There's going to be plenty of scenes with Edward and Jacob together and you can't have Jacob looking up at Edward.
    PS. If they do get someone else STEVEN STRAIGHT all the way! :D
  • Samm · 11 months ago
    Oh yeah and I'd love to see Ben Barnes as Aro!
  • Heather · 11 months ago
    Go! Go! Power Rangers! Get a clue you big loser! Michael Crapon is a jerk.
  • Heather · 11 months ago
    Go! Go! Power Rangers! Get a clue you big loser! Michael Crapon is a jerk.
  • Heather · 11 months ago
    Go! Go! Power Rangers! Get a clue you big loser! Michael Crapon is a jerk.
  • J · 11 months ago
    Sorry but i think Taylor Lautner would not fit the part of Jacob in New Moon. He looks too young and Jocob is supposed to be close to 7 ft. tall and look like he's in his 20s. Steven Strait would be perfect for this part.
  • J · 11 months ago
    Sorry but i think Taylor Lautner would not fit the part of Jacob in New Moon. He looks too young and Jocob is supposed to be close to 7 ft. tall and look like he's in his 20s. Steven Strait would be perfect for this part.
  • J · 11 months ago
    Sorry but i think Taylor Lautner would not fit the part of Jacob in New Moon. He looks too young and Jocob is supposed to be close to 7 ft. tall and look like he's in his 20s. Steven Strait would be perfect for this part.
  • Megan · 11 months ago
    Hmm, interesting choice. MICHAEL COPON is indeed the PERFECT JACOB BLACK (Oops, sorry Taylor fans). Steven Strait is already quite famous and i think what they need is a less famous actor for this role (which Michael Copon is).


    And BEN BARNES is good enough to be Aro or just maybe one of the members of the Volturi (not necessarily Aro). They didn't specify in the books anyway how old they became vampires.



    Good. MICHAEL COPON for JACOB BLACK and BEN BARNES for ARO. :)
  • Megan · 11 months ago
    Hmm, interesting choice. MICHAEL COPON is indeed the PERFECT JACOB BLACK (Oops, sorry Taylor fans). Steven Strait is already quite famous and i think what they need is a less famous actor for this role (which Michael Copon is).

    And BEN BARNES is good enough to be Aro or just maybe one of the members of the Volturi (not necessarily Aro). They didn't specify in the books anyway how old they became vampires.

    Good. MICHAEL COPON for JACOB BLACK and BEN BARNES for ARO. :)
  • Megan · 11 months ago
    Hmm, interesting choice. MICHAEL COPON is indeed the PERFECT JACOB BLACK (Oops, sorry Taylor fans). Steven Strait is already quite famous and i think what they need is a less famous actor for this role (which Michael Copon is).


    And BEN BARNES is good enough to be Aro or just maybe one of the members of the Volturi (not necessarily Aro). They didn't specify in the books anyway how old they became vampires.



    Good. MICHAEL COPON for JACOB BLACK and BEN BARNES for ARO. :)
  • Lily · 11 months ago
    Michael Copon = Uh ok whatever
    Ben Barnes = Yes plzzz!



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  • Lily · 11 months ago
    Michael Copon = Uh ok whatever
    Ben Barnes = Yes plzzz!



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  • PAULINA · 11 months ago
    ewwwwwww are you kidding me michael ew i think they should stay with taylor he is a good jacob and iam team edward but still think its stupid to change charters that bugs the crap out of me omg jus stick with taylor NO TAYLOR NO FANs well not as much fans !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • PAULINA · 11 months ago
    ewwwwwww are you kidding me michael ew i think they should stay with taylor he is a good jacob and iam team edward but still think its stupid to change charters that bugs the crap out of me omg jus stick with taylor NO TAYLOR NO FANs well not as much fans !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • PAULINA · 11 months ago
    ewwwwwww are you kidding me michael ew i think they should stay with taylor he is a good jacob and iam team edward but still think its stupid to change charters that bugs the crap out of me omg jus stick with taylor NO TAYLOR NO FANs well not as much fans !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • sir e. brum · 11 months ago
    I think that taylor was absolutely perfect as Jacob in Twilight, but i agree that he is not well suited for the part of Jacob in New Moon. I am a huge Taylor Lautner fan, but we can't pick people just because we really like them. The movie should stay true to the book, and Taylor, unfortunately, doesn't fit Jacob's description. If he is replaced, as he should be even though i hate to say it, he should be replaced by Steven Strait. He would be an outstanding Jacob.
    As for Ben Barnes as Aro, i would love for Ben Barnes to get the part. He would be amazing as Aro. If he doesn't get this part, he should get some part in the movie. He is a very talented actor in my opinion, and he would bring a lot to this movie.
  • sir e. brum · 11 months ago
    I think that taylor was absolutely perfect as Jacob in Twilight, but i agree that he is not well suited for the part of Jacob in New Moon. I am a huge Taylor Lautner fan, but we can't pick people just because we really like them. The movie should stay true to the book, and Taylor, unfortunately, doesn't fit Jacob's description. If he is replaced, as he should be even though i hate to say it, he should be replaced by Steven Strait. He would be an outstanding Jacob.
    As for Ben Barnes as Aro, i would love for Ben Barnes to get the part. He would be amazing as Aro. If he doesn't get this part, he should get some part in the movie. He is a very talented actor in my opinion, and he would bring a lot to this movie.
  • sir e. brum · 11 months ago
    I think that taylor was absolutely perfect as Jacob in Twilight, but i agree that he is not well suited for the part of Jacob in New Moon. I am a huge Taylor Lautner fan, but we can't pick people just because we really like them. The movie should stay true to the book, and Taylor, unfortunately, doesn't fit Jacob's description. If he is replaced, as he should be even though i hate to say it, he should be replaced by Steven Strait. He would be an outstanding Jacob.
    As for Ben Barnes as Aro, i would love for Ben Barnes to get the part. He would be amazing as Aro. If he doesn't get this part, he should get some part in the movie. He is a very talented actor in my opinion, and he would bring a lot to this movie.
  • Georgia · 11 months ago
    Jacob black= Taylor Lautner, is they replace him then the whole movie will be messed up. you CANT replace a main character or even any character in a movie <3
  • Georgia · 11 months ago
    Jacob black= Taylor Lautner, is they replace him then the whole movie will be messed up. you CANT replace a main character or even any character in a movie <3
  • Sophie · 9 months ago
    Unless they like, die during filming or something. Then you can. That's what happened with Professor Dumbledore in Harry Potter. But I like the new one anyway!!
  • Georgia · 11 months ago
    Jacob black= Taylor Lautner, is they replace him then the whole movie will be messed up. you CANT replace a main character or even any character in a movie <3
  • hater(duh) · 11 months ago
    This whole movie is a f*** Up. All the actors are NOT doing justice to the book characters and the producers and screenwriters are MUTILATING the book!!!
  • hater(duh) · 11 months ago
    This whole movie is a f*** Up. All the actors are NOT doing justice to the book characters and the producers and screenwriters are MUTILATING the book!!!
  • hater(duh) · 11 months ago
    This whole movie is a f*** Up. All the actors are NOT doing justice to the book characters and the producers and screenwriters are MUTILATING the book!!!
  • Kierra · 11 months ago
    that the fans think so too*
  • Kierra · 11 months ago
    i know where the heck is Stephanie Meyer?! They are screwing this up!! no offense but i think that weitz guy is being kinda selfish O.o; just cause he thinks copon is a good person for jacob doesnt mean that fans are. as far as the comments ive seen on here, wayyyy more people want taylor then him
  • Kierra · 11 months ago
    that the fans think so too*
  • Kierra · 11 months ago
    i know where the heck is Stephanie Meyer?! They are screwing this up!! no offense but i think that weitz guy is being kinda selfish O.o; just cause he thinks copon is a good person for jacob doesnt mean that fans are. as far as the comments ive seen on here, wayyyy more people want taylor then him
  • Kierra · 11 months ago
    i know where the heck is Stephanie Meyer?! They are screwing this up!! no offense but i think that weitz guy is being kinda selfish O.o; just cause he thinks copon is a good person for jacob doesnt mean that fans are. as far as the comments ive seen on here, wayyyy more people want taylor then him
  • s2edward · 10 months ago
    at least i know that taylor is now safe and is not going to be changed i can think of others.... i don't know about ben barnes for Aro i don't imagine him old but i don't know if a younger actor could pull off a wise thousands of years old vampire .. i think ben barnes could do and look the part though,..maybe ... more importantly they have to stick to the book, Aro was frightening but mostly because he was so calm about everything ... he could be talking about murdering a whole city with a calm voise and a pleasant smile on his face... please don't make it all dark and evil ... because that's not what scared us in the first place about the volturi and especially Aro ... he was the type of person that slowly sent shivers up your spine.. please in the movie kept his personallly the same
  • s2edward · 10 months ago
    at least i know that taylor is now safe and is not going to be changed i can think of others.... i don't know about ben barnes for Aro i don't imagine him old but i don't know if a younger actor could pull off a wise thousands of years old vampire .. i think ben barnes could do and look the part though,..maybe ... more importantly they have to stick to the book, Aro was frightening but mostly because he was so calm about everything ... he could be talking about murdering a whole city with a calm voise and a pleasant smile on his face... please don't make it all dark and evil ... because that's not what scared us in the first place about the volturi and especially Aro ... he was the type of person that slowly sent shivers up your spine.. please in the movie kept his personallly the same
  • rachel · 10 months ago
    I THINK THAT STEVE VALENTINE SHOULD PLAY THE PART OF ARO!!! he looks the part and hes played a vampire in a movie before
  • rachel · 10 months ago
    I THINK THAT STEVE VALENTINE SHOULD PLAY THE PART OF ARO!!! he looks the part and hes played a vampire in a movie before
  • stephanie29 · 9 months ago
    You know, I have read these books at least 3 times now, and did I miss that there was an age limit on becoming a vampire? There was never an age stated for any of the vampires in the Volturi except stating that Jane and Alec had child like faces--Why couldn't Aro, Caius, and Marcus been turned in while they were middled aged? If they are casting a 27 year old to play a thousand+ year old vampire---well, words can't descride how disappointed I will be. I am tired of all the kids signing up for the movie, McCord one-(--think she is the worst actor in the world---rewatch her work--she as one facial expression)---I think some 30's and maybe even the right 40's actors would be perfectly fine for member of the Volturi.....I never remember Bella describing then as young and attractive.....Except Jane, Alec, and Heidi.....I beg who ever is casting these movies to stop with the disney and high school musical, and 90210'ers---because I am 30 and it's seriously turning me off from wanting to see these movies as much as I love and adore these books.....
    One last thing....Esme was suppose to be 3 years older the Carlisle who was 23--making her 26----she looked it too...The actress who played her is 34--------if the Volutri is casted as a much a YOUNG adults Emse will look like the oldest vampired ever changed..... Carlisle a.k.a Peter Facinelli is 36.....can we aleast keep a few of the Volturi older than Carlisle and Esme???
  • Teresa · 9 months ago
    Ben Barnes is such a gorgeous man, and I mean, vampire are supposed to have a hotness about them, even the volturi. When I heard that Ben Barnes could play Aro, I could not hold back my excitement. I love that guy to pieces. God, I hope he gets the part.
  • Teresa · 9 months ago
    Ben Barnes is such a gorgeous man, and I mean, vampire are supposed to have a hotness about them, even the volturi. When I heard that Ben Barnes could play Aro, I could not hold back my excitement. I love that guy to pieces. God, I hope he gets the part.
  • Sophie · 9 months ago
    They CAN'T replace Taylor as Jacob. He's been chosen and he's like, perfect for the part. They must be some crap-ass special effects people if they can't make Jacob bigger. I mean they can make friggin', like, dragons and stuff for Eragon and millions of orks for LOTR, but they can't make Taylor Lautner taller. I mean, COME ON!! And anyway, Taylor doesn't just play Jacob, he IS Jacob. Well, in my mind anyway!!
  • Sophie · 9 months ago
    Unless they like, die during filming or something. Then you can. That's what happened with Professor Dumbledore in Harry Potter. But I like the new one anyway!!
  • Sophie · 9 months ago
    OK, I'll say it for you! Michael Copon is FUGLY!!!! If they absolutely HAVE to replace Taylor, replace him with STEVEN STRAIT. I mean YUMMY!! HOTNESS CUBED!
  • Sophie · 9 months ago
    They CAN'T replace Taylor as Jacob. He's been chosen and he's like, perfect for the part. They must be some crap-ass special effects people if they can't make Jacob bigger. I mean they can make friggin', like, dragons and stuff for Eragon and millions of orks for LOTR, but they can't make Taylor Lautner taller. I mean, COME ON!! And anyway, Taylor doesn't just play Jacob, he IS Jacob. Well, in my mind anyway!!
  • sandy · 9 months ago
    I don't see a problem with using Taylor at the beginning of the movie until he gets so large Taylor can't fill the bill. Then put in Michael Copon. They do this in movies all the time. It sure would make more sense as far as staying true to the book.
  • sandy · 9 months ago
    I don't see a problem with using Taylor at the beginning of the movie until he gets so large Taylor can't fill the bill. Then put in Michael Copon. They do this in movies all the time. It sure would make more sense as far as staying true to the book.
  • Julianna · 8 months ago
    i think they would be a great addition to the cast
  • Julianna · 8 months ago
    i think they would be a great addition to the cast
  • bella425edward4445 · 8 months ago
    im sooo happy that taylor is jacob he is the best for the role
  • Nikki · 8 months ago
    no...taylor should still be jacob black...
  • mira · 3 months ago
    Yes! Ben is suitable for Aro.