Twilight Director Catherine Hardwicke Suggests Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi for Reboot
Catherine Hardwicke, director of the Twilight film, shares her picks for the lead roles in a potential reboot of the franchise.
Catherine Hardwicke's Picks for Bella and Edward
Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke recently discussed who she thinks would be perfect to play Bella Swan and Edward Cullen in a potential reboot of the film.
During an interview on the Watch-a-long podcast, Hardwicke suggested that Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi would be ideal for the roles.
Hardwicke expressed her admiration for Elordi, stating that he would make a great Edward today. She also praised Ortega, describing her as amazing.
Lewis Tan's Encounter
Hardwicke also mentioned her recent encounter with actor Lewis Tan, who revealed that he had auditioned for the role of Jacob Black in the original film.
According to Hardwicke, landing the role would have been life-changing for anyone, highlighting the significance of the character.
While Taylor Lautner played Jacob in the original series, Tan expressed his interest in the role during his conversation with Hardwicke.
Casting Robert Pattinson
Hardwicke also discussed the initial hesitation over casting Robert Pattinson as Edward in the original film.
She recalled how Pattinson had black bangs and was out of shape when he came for the auditions.
Despite these initial reservations, Hardwicke recognized that Pattinson's appearance worked both in person and on screen, and she convinced the studio to give him a chance.
