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The upcoming Twilight reboot might occur with Robert Pattinson reprising his function as Edward, if the producers need it.
The final Twilight movie was launched in 2012, and for 10 lengthy years, followers have been wanting to return to the world of glittering vampires by any means vital.
Of course, the perfect state of affairs could be if the unique solid – which incorporates Robert, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner – have been connected in a roundabout way.
Given that their supernatural characters are ageless, that appeared like a pipe dream.
But some new information about the way forward for the franchise has given followers hope, particularly contemplating how keen the OG stars are to return to Forks!
‘Twilight’ Gets A Reboot: Vampire Tale Is Heading To TV
The international obsession with Edward, Jacob, and Bella has not died down because the launch of the final movie.
The Twilight Saga movies broke field workplace information and no romantic franchise has been in a position to contact its success within the final ten years.
With that in thoughts, the powers that be, which embody the writer of the collection Stephenie Meyer, have been laborious at work producing new initiatives spun off from the unique idea.
First, there was speak of beginning over from scratch with a TV collection retelling of the unique collection. The information got here after MAX introduced their plans to do the identical with the Harry Potter franchise. The idea there was to do a season’s value of episodes round one of many books.
The thought has acquired combined opinions from followers, with the largest criticism being that it will be unimaginable to reunite the unique solid beloved by generations.
Still, each the Potter collection and the Twilight TV present got the greenlight – however the Twilight producers seemingly have discovered a method across the problem of shedding the unique stars.
‘Twilight’ Animated Series ‘Midnight Sun’ Lands at Netflix
Bingo! An animated collection!
It’s how Bart Simpson’s managed to remain 10 years previous for the final 34 years! It’s additionally how the solid has stayed comparatively the identical for the final three many years.
And that might show to be the ticket for Twilight lovers!
An animated collection based mostly on Stephanie Meyer’s spin-off Twilight novel Midnight Sun was given a straight-to-series order at Netflix in the summertime of 2024, in accordance with Variety.
A 12 months after it was introduced to be in early improvement, Michael Burns, vice chairman of Lionsgate, confirmed in March 2024 that it will be an animated collection. But touchdown on Netflix was an enormous step within the venture changing into a actuality.
Midnight Sun was initially launched in 2020. It serves as a retelling of the primary Twilight ebook from the attitude of Edward Cullen moderately than Bella Swan.
For probably the most half, it’s the identical story, save for a handful of scenes we received’t spoil for now.
As the present continues to be in early improvement, an official solid has not been introduced but. But that additionally would possibly imply that producers are chatting with the primary actors who originated a very powerful roles to see in the event that they’re keen to come back again.
And there’s an excellent likelihood that they may!
Robert Pattinson on a ‘Twilight’ Reunion: ‘I’m Ready to Play 17 at a Moment’s Notice‘
The function of Edward Cullen, the everlasting glittering teenage vampire who falls in love with human Bella Swan, launched Robert Pattinson’s profession.
While some actors are haunted by the early roles they will’t escape, Robert has at all times been grateful for the success of Twilight and has by no means spoken ailing of that point in his life.
In truth, in 2018, when he was requested about reprising the function of Edward, he admitted he was very eager to be a vampire once more.
“Whenever anybody says [‘Twilight’]’s their responsible pleasure, it’s like, you say responsible, what you actually imply is simply pleasure,” he mentioned.
He added that with “the period of time I’ve spent moisturizing, I’m able to play 17 at a second’s discover. Ready!”
Now, was he requested that query 7 years in the past? Yes. Has his profession trajectory fully modified because the final time he sparkled within the daylight? Totally.
Was he doubtless making a joke right here and actually has no real interest in being Edward Cullen once more? That … is debatable.
Voice performing is profitable, simple, and a neater schedule to handle, which is nice for a brand new dad like him!
Kristen Stewart’s Preparing To Be A Vampire Again
Now, as we mentioned, no definitive casting has been confirmed but. However, if the producers wish to nail down the movie’s authentic Bella Swan, Kristen Stewart would possibly simply be within the headspace for it.
More than a decade after she final performed Bella within the Twilight motion pictures, the actress is returning to the world of bloodsuckers.
Kristen is ready to star reverse Oscar Isaac in Flesh of the Gods, a vampire thriller from director Panos Cosmatos.
The two will play a married couple who “descend every night from their luxurious skyscraper apartment and head into an electrical nighttime realm of 80’s Los Angeles,” in accordance with a information launch.
“When they cross paths with the mysterious and enigmatic Nameless and her hard-partying cabal, Raoul and Alex are seduced right into a glamorous, surrealistic world of hedonism, thrills, and violence.”
That’s a way more grown up vampire story than the final one. And possibly that’s an excellent factor.
But Would Kristen Stewart Return For the ‘Twilight’ Reboot?
As Midnight Sun is advised from Edward’s perspective, it will be essential to land Robert to reprise his function.
But the story nonetheless consists of Bella Swan, and that may imply producers would wish to strategy Kristen Stewart as properly. Kristen’s profession has additionally skyrocketed since leaving the Twilight franchise behind.
More than a number of occasions she’s been a breath away for an Oscar nomination for her work and is among the most wanted stars in Hollywood.
So, why would she return to her roots when there’s a lot forward of her. Frankly, as a result of maybe greater than anybody else, Kristen Stewart liked the Twilight motion pictures.
On a current episode of the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, Stewart pushed again when there was some share thrown at Bella.
“Let’s speak about Bella for a second,” podcast host Amanda Hirsch requested. “Do we not like her looking back?”
“Do we not like her?,” Kristen shot again. “Whoa. Hey, you higher watch out. I don’t know when you can inform who you’re speaking to proper now.”
Her response falls in keeping with lots of what Kristen has mentioned concerning the franchise since leaving it behind. In truth, she’s truly had concepts of how the tales might be rebooted for a extra grownup viewers.
“I can solely see it now,” Kristen advised Variety. “It’s such a homosexual film. I imply, Jesus Christ, Taylor [Lautner] and Rob and me, and it’s so hidden and never OK. I imply, a Mormon lady wrote this ebook. It’s all about oppression, about wanting what’s going to destroy you. That’s a really Gothic, homosexual inclination that I like.”
