Leah might not be in New Moon movie

When scribe Melissa Rosenberg was asked if Vanessa Hudgens has indeed auditioned for the role of Leah, she answered:

"…if Vanessa is auditioning for the role of Leah, she’s written her own pages to read, ’cause I didn’t write ‘em. "

Yup, Leah is not going to be in the movie version of New Moon.

It's Official! Taylor Lautner To Return as Jacob in New Moon

The search for the new Jacob is over.

They're sticking with the old dude!

Twilight author Stephanie Meyer just confirmed the casting news on her official website.

Stephanie posted the following note from New Moon director Chris Weitz :

"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"

Meyer herself had the following to say:

"I'd just like to add that I was very much a part of this decision. My first priority was always what was best for New Moon—what was going to give us the best possible movie. I'm truly thrilled that Taylor was the one who proved to the director, to Summit, and to me that he is the best possible Jacob we could have. And I'm very much looking forward to seeing what he's going to bring to Jacob's character this year.

- Steph"

from perezhilton.com

WHO WILL BE JACOB

Rumors keep circulating as to who will play the role of Jacob, the primary love interest, in the upcoming Twilight sequel.

It seems the choice was down to Twilight's Taylor Lautner, who was thought to look too young and not manly enough for the role, or the hunkier Michael Copon.

But, according to Entertainment Weekly, it seems Taylor might be able to reprise his role in the upcoming flick, New Moon.

Summit Entertainment is expected to make an announce as early as this week as to which actor they've chosen.

Melissa Rosenberg, screenwriter of both Twilight films, says "Jacob is a totally different character in New Moon. He's a foot taller and huge – and he's supposed to look 25. It's really a question of whether or not the same actor can play the role. Everyone would love to keep him. We all think he's the loveliest person ever."

Taylor will be turning 17 next month, though he says he's been exercising and has already put on 19lbs, with another 10 more to add.

And, according to online polls, viewers chose to have Lautner keep his role.

The sequel will be released this year on November 20th.