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Michael Copon, Steven Strait, or Taylor Lautner for Jacob?

by Will on December 12, 2008 · Comments

in Jacob Black, Michael Copon, Poll, Steven Strait, Taylor Lautner

We know a lot of people don’t want to see Taylor Lautner leave the role of Jacob Black in New Moon. But with Summit itself talking about the potential for re-casts in a CNN story, there is a chance that Lautner is out. So, who do you want to see play Jacob? Opinions seem to be divided so far in the huge comment thread about the Michael Copon rumor.

Let’s settle it with a three-way poll–with Michael Copon who is 6′1 and 26; Steven Strait who is 6′2 and 22 and Taylor Lautner who is 5′6 and 16 as the likely contenders.

Michael Copon, Steven Strait, or Tyler Lautner as Jacob Black in New Moon

(left to right: Michael Copon, Steven Strait, and Taylor Lautner)
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  • Dayle
    ok just want to say that Taylor played a young jacob well but he cannot pull of the werewolf side of Jacob, i absolutly LOVE Steven Strait and have seen all of his movies he is a very well-rounded actor and would be an excellent choice for Jacob, honestly he's tall, he has the broad shoulders, and the kind sweet smile just as Jacob would while reading the series i thought of him! He was also in another fanasy, romance, THE COVENANT. He would be perfect for this role! 10 votes for him!!!
  • fyle21
    hey guys there's a petition goin on now for Steven Strait to be the Jacob in New Moon :) pls pls pls vote http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/stevenstr...
  • Kel
    I thought of Steven when reading the books too! I think he's perfect for the post-change Jacob!
  • suze
    i thought of him too and so did the author stephanie meyer!!!!!!!
  • anne
    i'm with you...i mean i like taylor in this movie playing the younger jacob but now they have to change it so it can fit to the jacob description on new moon, and i always thought in steven strait as jacob ..i love him and i think he fits perfectly the description with his skin color, his smile so wonderful, and a totally muscular body taller than edward
  • kayla
    OMG I AGREE STEVEN STRAIT IS PERFECT!!!!
    and i dont think that taylor is a good actor, whereas steven is AMAAAAAAAAAAAZING.
    i also thought of steven while reading the novels.
    hes just an amazing actor.
    whereas taylor is a kid, and all hes ever done is sharkboy...which is kinda pathetic....
  • suze
    AGREED. couldnt have said it better myself.
  • natalieee.
    haha ur so rite...go STEVEN

    xoxoxoxoxoxo
  • Ashley
    Actually Taylor Lautner has had other roles.In his complete list of other films and or tv shows ,Taylor has been in Shadow Fury as a kid,Cheaper By the Dozen 2,What's New Scooby Doo,Sharkboy,Love.Inc,He's a Bully Charlie Brown,and My Own Worst Enemy.He has had small parts in the Bernie Mac Show,Summerland and My Wife and Kids................If anyone needs proof you can go on Imdb.
  • lucia
    i know that taylor looks too young too play jacob and he is going ot need muscle which he is now working on, he still needs hight
    idk i like both steven and michael they r both hot and great actors
  • alley
    Except if you look at some of Michael's interview's about it he looks like an epic tool talking about how Tyler just walks around and smiles at Bella. It looks like he really wasn't acting much when he played Felix on OTH. I vote stick with Tyler for as long as possible then Steven Straight all the way.
  • Twilight_reader
    i agree STEVEN strait would be perfect and at first i thought we was already casted but it turned out i was wrong when i watched the movie.... and apart from that i really think it should of been steven to begin with because he can still look young with out facial hair...
  • Eleni
    i agree with u 100% i thought about him too when i was reading the saga and i think he should take taylor's place as jacob
  • emily
    you guys suck.....JACOB{TAYL;OR ALL THE WAY} MAY BE HUGE BUT TAYLOR IS DEFFIENTLY THE GUY WHY WOULD U CHANGE AFTER EVERY ONE LIKE HIM????

    he stays!
  • picksteven
    I bet all of you that are whining now are the same people that hated Robert Pattinson when he was originally cast too. While I did like Taylor in Twilight, I don't think he will be able to pull off the role of Jacob in New Moon. I think Steven Strait would do a great job as Jacob. He was Stephanie Meyer's pick for Jacob. "And finally, I found my favorite Jacob Black, though he's a New Moon - aged Jacob..." but she thought he would be too old to play him by the time New Moon was made. Well Steven is only 22 and Jacob is supposed to look 25, so I am sure she would approve if they could get him.
  • Samm
    I'm so with you on this one! :D Not only is he hot but he can act!
  • edward luver
    i think taylor she be jacob because he is like a sun as bella describes him in the book and steven and michael look kinda creepy so i think taylor is the perfect jacob!!!!!
  • edward luver
    i think taylor should be jacob because he is like a sun as bella describes him in the book and steven and michael look kinda creepy so i think taylor is the perfect jacob!!!!!
  • natalieee.
    um wtf is wrong with you???steven strait is perfection...there is NOTHING creepy bout him.have you seen the covenant or sky high???

    i think not..coz if you did you wouldnt be saying that bout him.
  • emily
    no wtf is rong with you???? taylor is awwsome and steven is so so CREEPY!
  • Jacob's lover
    Hell no! Taylor is PERFECT as Jacob! He's hot, dark, and mysterious!
  • Sara
    I agree with you girl! Taylor is absolutly perfect *.*
  • Sayra
    How entirely ugh...
    Jacob is supposed to look older than his age, but he's supposed to be 17!!!!!!!!!!!

    Taylor Lautner is Jacob Black.

    that's it...
  • snb793
    I think that Taylor should totally go as Jacob Black and if he isn't than I just won't enjoy it much. Plus in the book his face and personality didn't change he just grew like 1 1/2 feet! Seriously people
    Taylor should be Jacob Black, he's perfect for the roll.
    SiZe DoEsN't MaTtEr!!!!!!
  • hannah
    actually in this case it kind of does matter... i personally did like very much taylor as jacob but new moon jacob should look older and he has to have darker and deeper side too for the wolf stuff so my vote goes to steven...
  • Ms. Independent
    I agree with Hannah. Not on who should play him, but why the New Moon Jacob should be older. The truth of the matter is that the character undergoes a major transformation and the easiest way to show that is in his phycial appearance. I too liked Taylor as Jacob, but I can't be sentimental about it. I want what's best for the character. Sorry.
  • suze
    yes ^ STEVEN STRAIT ALL THE WAY!!! even stephanie meyer said that she based the character jacob on steven strait- so its only fair. michael copon is too stuck up and taylor lautner is too young.
    steven strait is not creepy.
  • Kathleen
    youre wrong. he changes a ton. he bulks up and grows.
    when taylor is, what, a FOOT less than he should be.
    its impossible to pull off.
    michael and steven are both just shorter than jacob is supposed to be
    and taylors smile is scary...
    whereas steven strait has the sweetest smile..
    and he can actually act. unlike taylor.
    SIZE DOES MATTER.
  • sherrilina
    Steven Strait please. The right height, the right looks, the right smile, the right charm, the right age--I thought he was older even! He has long been my Jacob, and Taycob even looks a little like he could be a younger version of him....I don't know much about Copon, but what I hear doesn't sound good.

    Oh and husky voice? Is what SS has, and canon!Jacob. Match made in heaven.
  • Nicole
    Completely agreed. Steven Strait is the epitome of Jacob Black from the second book onwards. I think he could definitely ace the role.
  • Britt
    Agreed :) Steven Strait = Jacob Black
    (although I don't have a problem with Taylor)
  • camj59
    What she said.
  • emmy
    piss off
  • selena
    HAH steven is not the right height hes 6'2
    and jacob is 6'7 is that the right height?
    nope .

    taylor can play that role better then anyone
  • AbeLLe
    oh yeah not the right height but a lot more better than 5'6.
  • suze
    oh please you actually measured them? it doesnt matter if he's 0'5 difference. he looks and sounds more like jacob than the rest of them. taylor is too young! get over it.
  • natalieee.
    oh please steven isnt the right height and taylor is??????? taylor is like 5'7 so hes even worse if you look at it that way ...taylor sucks for older jacob.hes ok as young jacob coz hes supposed to be annoying and immature but when he grows up he is perfect which is why he should be played by steven.
  • I think they should keep Taylor in my opinion.
  • twilightmom
    I am looking forward to seeing someone else play Jacob. Taylor is too, too young looking in comparison to the rest of the cast to pull off the hunky leading man role. He may appeal to those under 18, but he doesn't appeal to fans in their 20s and up.
  • twilightmom
    I am looking forward to seeing someone else play Jacob. Taylor is too, too young looking in comparison to the rest of the cast to pull off the hunky leading man role. He may appeal to those under 18, but he doesn't appeal to fans in their 20s and up.
  • Ivelisse
    I agree that they need to get someone else to play Jacob because he is supposed to by way taller than Edward and more muscular. If they can pull it off with special FX's and not make it look cheasy, then I am all for it since I do like Taylor Lautner as an actor.
  • Dayle
    ok just want to say that Taylor played a young jacob well but he cannot pull of the werewolf side of Jacob, i absolutly LOVE Steven Strait and have seen all of his movies he is a very well-rounded actor and would be an excellent choice for Jacob, honestly he's tall, he has the broad shoulders, and the kind sweet smile just as Jacob would while reading the series i thought of him! He was also in another fanasy, romance, THE COVENANT. He would be perfect for this role! 10 votes for him!!!
  • Dayle
    ok just want to say that Taylor played a young jacob well but he cannot pull of the werewolf side of Jacob, i absolutly LOVE Steven Strait and have seen all of his movies he is a very well-rounded actor and would be an excellent choice for Jacob, honestly he's tall, he has the broad shoulders, and the kind sweet smile just as Jacob would while reading the series i thought of him! He was also in another fanasy, romance, THE COVENANT. He would be perfect for this role! 10 votes for him!!!
  • Mateja
    They should keep Taylor Lautner. Michael and Steven look too old for Jacob.
  • Mateja
    They should keep Taylor Lautner. Michael and Steven look too old for Jacob.
  • Sarah
    Taylor seems to have the Jacob personality, which is really all that's necessary to keep the storyline intact. It just seems silly that his size should matter that much when he's "hunky" in the books because of his sunny personality, which Taylor seems perfectly capable of nailing. Michael Copon is a horrendous and cheesy actor, and I don't want to sit through an entire movie with him as a main character. If they MUST recast Jacob, I don't see how Steven Strait could be worse than MC, so I'll keep my fingers crossed that Steven gets it. Although I still think it would be a shame to see Taylor go.
  • Sarah
    Taylor seems to have the Jacob personality, which is really all that's necessary to keep the storyline intact. It just seems silly that his size should matter that much when he's "hunky" in the books because of his sunny personality, which Taylor seems perfectly capable of nailing. Michael Copon is a horrendous and cheesy actor, and I don't want to sit through an entire movie with him as a main character. If they MUST recast Jacob, I don't see how Steven Strait could be worse than MC, so I'll keep my fingers crossed that Steven gets it. Although I still think it would be a shame to see Taylor go.
  • Sarah
    P.S., Taylor DOES appeal to fans over the age of 20. At least 6 I can think of off the top of my head, and I hardly know many people who are fans of Twilight. Besides, it's incredibly immature to think they should fire the kid because the old ladies don't want him. That's gross and hopefully not what Twilight Moms look for in teenage characters in ALL the movies they watch.
  • Sarah
    P.S., Taylor DOES appeal to fans over the age of 20. At least 6 I can think of off the top of my head, and I hardly know many people who are fans of Twilight. Besides, it's incredibly immature to think they should fire the kid because the old ladies don't want him. That's gross and hopefully not what Twilight Moms look for in teenage characters in ALL the movies they watch.
  • Jenn
    I really like Taylor but how will they make him appear to grow so quickly?
  • Jenn
    I really like Taylor but how will they make him appear to grow so quickly?
  • twilightmom
    I am looking forward to seeing someone else play Jacob. Taylor is too, too young looking in comparison to the rest of the cast to pull off the hunky leading man role. He may appeal to those under 18, but he doesn't appeal to fans in their 20s and up.
  • Nikki
    Regardless of how appealing it seems to have Steven Strait as Jacob, who was my choic before casting was chosen for Twilight, having anyone but Taylor Lautner won't work. He's all but perfect for the role. I think it's entirely unfair to even consider replacing him. He did an excellent job and he would continue to do so in New Moon. Having a new director is already going to be tricky enough. He shouldn't be playing with fire like this.
  • wendy
    I do agree that taylor did a very good job in twilight and changing characters in movies is not usually good, but im sure if they give the role to steven strait the movie will have a lot more fans. seriously hes AMAZING i love him as an actor and he is the hottest guy in hollywood right now
  • Jessica
    There are TONS of fans who are over 20 that like Taylor as Jacob and I would happen to be one of them.
  • bluesuzanne
    One of them here too! And let's not forget that the character is still actually 16 whatever happened to his body ;)
  • edwardsgirl
    what the hell is wrong with u?????? taylor was good as jacob in twilight, but in new moon they should def get steven strait to play him!!!!!
  • Danielle-erin
    i 100% agree with ya

    i totally think steven strait would be perfect and taylor did a good job but they should have gotten steven first
  • Jacob's lover
    there nothing wrong with Steven, but Taylor is PERFECT for this part!
  • TwilightPassion
    same here! So I made this http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/TeamTaylorLautner
    to show him our support! please sign it :)
  • Ango Pango
    I TOTALLY agree!! My brother is the SAME AGE as Taylor!! Now, Jake is one of my FAVORITE characters in the books, and I was looking most forward to see who was going to play him in Twilight, when I found out I felt like a total PERV! Michael, or Steven, will be a lot better!! haha
  • leahtheBAMF
    I'm 20 and I like Taylor.... I hope that doesn't make me a pedo.
  • Sayra
    Yes, Taylor is indeed a young guy, but in case people have not payed attention to the book, Jacob is explained as a young, handsome guy, with an amazing smile and he is supposed to have wolf-like features. Taylor may not be the tallest, bulkiest guy for the role, but he is the guy that represents Jacob and the way many fans have visualized him in the books. Umm, and if he doesn't appeal to females 20 or older, it's possibly because he IS 17 [Jacob], so umm, yeah shouldn't it be 17 YEAR OLDS loving him??. All i can say is that as soon as I saw Taylor was Jacob, i absolutely fell in love, [and i'm a TEAM EDWARD chick]
  • edwardsgirl
    yea uhmmm i like taylor but he was only good in twilight. he is sopposed to b much more taller then edward and strong.......oh yeah and charmingish. taylor is to to to to sweet to play him in new moon. we need steven strait he is so so so hot.
  • Edwardslamb
    Taylor is adorable, BUT, Steven Strait he's HOTTER then HELL!!!!!!!!!! I think for New Moon they should give him a chance to bring out the real Joacb in this movie...
  • ximena
    yes...... please ..... it will be great if steven staight takes jacob black role...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • AbeLLe
    Yeah the new moon movie will be more exciting if 2 hot guys ( Steven and Rob) go all over Bella. really tight competition.

    AND besides Steven Strait is the real choice of S. Meyer to play Jacob in the first place.

    no offense to all Taylor Lautner fans, I also love him its just that, its for the sake of the movie.

    Steven is Hot in all of his movies specially THE COVENANT.
  • hankjmatts
    You should use a recent photo of Taylor Lautner for a fair comparison. That photo of him was taken when he was still a child. He looks very different now - his frame is broader and bulkier and his face is more mature. club penguin
  • thecullenator
    I'm team Edward as well AND I think Taylor should stay as Jacob! If he isn't Jacob I think I might cry...but I'd never be able to boycott New Moon. If I did, I might die.
  • XxKelceyTwilightxX
    Thank you....
    Every single one of these comments are saying how he should look older when the book descibes him as a younger guy...
    So thanks for saing that....
    I fell the same way....
  • I agree. Jacob grows and matures very quickly in New Moon and, as much as I enjoyed Lautner as the young Jacob, I just don't think he'll be able to reach the maturity he needs to pull off the "matured" version.
  • hannah
    i agree with you... in the book jacob appealed to me and i´m 23 (yeah i know cradlerobber ;) but taylor looks way too young to be the new moon jacob. unless he has even a bigger growth spurt... which i don´t think is going to happen fast enough...
  • natalieee.
    he doesnt appeal to under 18 more like under 14...
  • intune
    Wrong, twilightmom. I think switching actors is a mistake. Taylor is young, but so is Jacob. If they wanted someone else to do the sequels they should have had them from the get-go.
    Besides, they can work their magic and make anyone look older/younger, shorter/taller, fatter etc. It is the essence of the character that matters.
    He doesn't need to pull off "hunky leading man".Jacob Black is a very YOUNG man struggling with the changes- he hasn't embraced them yet either.
    Taylor does appeal to me and I am 35, so...
  • Cameron
    Keep Taylor!
    Why the hell would they want to recast him?! >:[
  • Cameron
    Keep Taylor!
    Why the hell would they want to recast him?! >:[
  • bluesuzanne
    You should use a recent photo of Taylor Lautner for a fair comparison. That photo of him was taken when he was still a child. He looks very different now - his frame is broader and bulkier and his face is more mature.
  • bluesuzanne
    You should use a recent photo of Taylor Lautner for a fair comparison. That photo of him was taken when he was still a child. He looks very different now - his frame is broader and bulkier and his face is more mature.
  • bluesuzanne
  • bluesuzanne
  • Taylor is the perfect Jacob.
    I'm going to be really pissed and probably cry if they replace him.

    Seriously, the whole buff and tall thing isn't that huge of a deal, they could easily fake that if they had to.

    But have you even seen any pics of him lately, he's really fit and plenty buff enough to pull it off.

    Besides, Taylor is the perfect age to play Jacob and he's totally gorgeous.

    Please keep Taylor. I know he's supposed to be taller than Edward not really even in the second one so what does it matter.

    Taylor is young enough, he'll probably grow plenty between now and the third so he's perfect.

    Taylor all the way!!

    It just makes sense, Jacob is personality and Taylor has plenty of that.

    Really think about it before you decide what you would prefer, please.

    Sorry so long but I feel really strongly about this and so should you.

    ~thanks,

    Mandi
  • Apparently I can't type, I meant in the one part that Jacob is supposed to be taller than Edward. Well Edward isn't even in the second one, not really. So it doesn't even matter.


    Check out some more recent photos of Taylor and you won't be disappointed.

    ~thanks again. :)
  • Apparently I can't type, I meant in the one part that Jacob is supposed to be taller than Edward. Well Edward isn't even in the second one, not really. So it doesn't even matter.


    Check out some more recent photos of Taylor and you won't be disappointed.

    ~thanks again. :)
  • Sara
    Ugh, this is ridiculous!
    That picture of Taylor is OLD people!! he looks way older now! and he really looks over 16! have you looked at recent pictures of him?

    And, not only does Taylor look like Jacob Black, he can ACT like Jacob Black....I really DOUBT this Copon guy can act like Jacob...besides Taylor's height is currently 5'9, DO YOUR RESEARCH, PEOPLE!
  • Sara
    Ugh, this is ridiculous!
    That picture of Taylor is OLD people!! he looks way older now! and he really looks over 16! have you looked at recent pictures of him?

    And, not only does Taylor look like Jacob Black, he can ACT like Jacob Black....I really DOUBT this Copon guy can act like Jacob...besides Taylor's height is currently 5'9, DO YOUR RESEARCH, PEOPLE!
  • sherrilina
    Steven Strait please. The right height, the right looks, the right smile, the right charm, the right age--I thought he was older even! He has long been my Jacob, and Taycob even looks a little like he could be a younger version of him....I don't know much about Copon, but what I hear doesn't sound good.


    Oh and husky voice? Is what SS has, and canon!Jacob. Match made in heaven.
  • sherrilina
    Steven Strait please. The right height, the right looks, the right smile, the right charm, the right age--I thought he was older even! He has long been my Jacob, and Taycob even looks a little like he could be a younger version of him....I don't know much about Copon, but what I hear doesn't sound good.


    Oh and husky voice? Is what SS has, and canon!Jacob. Match made in heaven.
  • Jessica
    There are TONS of fans who are over 20 that like Taylor as Jacob and I would happen to be one of them.
  • Jessica
    There are TONS of fans who are over 20 that like Taylor as Jacob and I would happen to be one of them.
  • Mateja
    They should keep Taylor Lautner. Michael and Steven look too old for Jacob.
  • hello
    yeah true
  • AbeLLe
    That's the point. Jacob must look older in New Moon. that's why their thinking if they should re-cast the Jacob role.

    Steven is
    6'2 (an inch taller than rob, that can do. 6'7 is kinda impossible to found),
    22 years old(older-looking and mature enough and much younger than Copon who's 26)
    Yummy and Handsome.
    A great actor ( The Covenant, Sky High, 10000 BC/ I bet He can pull off Jacob's role)
    And S. Meyer 1st choice.
  • suze
    jacob is supposed to look older- he's supposed to look 24-25 and thats how old steven strait looks. taylor lautner is a kid- he's 16 (way too young) and he's not a very good actor.they are re-casting jacob so he's not in it anymore!
  • Sarah
    Taylor seems to have the Jacob personality, which is really all that's necessary to keep the storyline intact. It just seems silly that his size should matter that much when he's "hunky" in the books because of his sunny personality, which Taylor seems perfectly capable of nailing. Michael Copon is a horrendous and cheesy actor, and I don't want to sit through an entire movie with him as a main character. If they MUST recast Jacob, I don't see how Steven Strait could be worse than MC, so I'll keep my fingers crossed that Steven gets it. Although I still think it would be a shame to see Taylor go.
  • Sayra
    Oh yeah..u know wats up!

    I'm with you
    TAYLOR is dee best =]
  • suze
    im not with you.

    taylor is not "dee best "

    STEVEN STRAIT =]
  • XxKelceyTwilightxX
    Thats for damn sure.....
    Taylor would be the best for Jacob....
    Its weird cuz it seems all for the size...
    But i cant see Steven Strait.....
    The only reason that i can see Micheal Copon cuz hes like the older verson of Taylor Launter....
    And know one seems to mention the acting part cuz Steven Strait and Micheal Copon could be the worse then Taylor Launter and no one's mentioning that in their comments!
  • Sarah
    P.S., Taylor DOES appeal to fans over the age of 20. At least 6 I can think of off the top of my head, and I hardly know many people who are fans of Twilight. Besides, it's incredibly immature to think they should fire the kid because the old ladies don't want him. That's gross and hopefully not what Twilight Moms look for in teenage characters in ALL the movies they watch.
  • Jess
    HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA old ladies XD. Epic win.
  • TwilightPassion
    Couldn't agree more. I'm over 20, and adore Taylor (in a non gross way LOL)... I do support him being Jacob though, I love the Twilight series, and I think that he should keep his role! So
    to show my support (since re-casting would be such a huge injustice) I created a petition to keep him as Jacob! Please sign it and pass it around, it needs alot of help
    http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/TeamTaylorLautner
  • Jenn
    I really like Taylor but how will they make him appear to grow so quickly?
  • I think they should keep Taylor in my opinion.
  • So I just did a little research...
    Taylor is 5'9'', that's only 4 inches shorter than Robert!

    They could easily fake that, seriously.

    Also Kristen is 5'6'' so no worries about them being next to each other.



    Also, his age, really? That bothers people?

    Come on, he's going to be 17 in Feb. so he's pretty much the same age as Jacob.



    I mean, Rob is 5 years older than Edward but you don't see them replacing him over it.



    They don't have any real reason to replace him so I'll be really upset if they do.

    If you're a true fan of Jacob, you should be wanting Taylor to keep the part, he's perfect.
  • So I just did a little research...
    Taylor is 5'9'', that's only 4 inches shorter than Robert!

    They could easily fake that, seriously.

    Also Kristen is 5'6'' so no worries about them being next to each other.



    Also, his age, really? That bothers people?

    Come on, he's going to be 17 in Feb. so he's pretty much the same age as Jacob.



    I mean, Rob is 5 years older than Edward but you don't see them replacing him over it.



    They don't have any real reason to replace him so I'll be really upset if they do.

    If you're a true fan of Jacob, you should be wanting Taylor to keep the part, he's perfect.
  • Freckles
    Taylor is Jacob.
    End of story.



    If they switched out now, it'd screw with continuity. What real effect does Jacob's height have to do with the 'rest of the story' anyway? Just because Taylor is shorter than Rob doesn't mean he can't pull off the acting to /be/ Jacob. Things get cut in book-to-film adaptions all the time, things more important to continuity than a character's physical description (Marauders' Backstory, anyone?) And after all of that promoting Taylor put in, he deserves the role, and he's proven he can handle it.



    Team Taylor all the way, baby.
  • Freckles
    Taylor is Jacob.
    End of story.



    If they switched out now, it'd screw with continuity. What real effect does Jacob's height have to do with the 'rest of the story' anyway? Just because Taylor is shorter than Rob doesn't mean he can't pull off the acting to /be/ Jacob. Things get cut in book-to-film adaptions all the time, things more important to continuity than a character's physical description (Marauders' Backstory, anyone?) And after all of that promoting Taylor put in, he deserves the role, and he's proven he can handle it.



    Team Taylor all the way, baby.
  • Cameron
    Keep Taylor!
    Why the hell would they want to recast him?! >:[
  • bluesuzanne
    You should use a recent photo of Taylor Lautner for a fair comparison. That photo of him was taken when he was still a child. He looks very different now - his frame is broader and bulkier and his face is more mature.
  • Sayra
    That is SOOOO true, something I wanted to say. They post a picture of Taylor when he was like 12, and they put these older guys next to him, um...yeah, pretty fair huh?. I mean the Michael dude is alright, he's hot and all, but nothing at all like Taylor. And yes, he is more mature and bulkier and hot, and yeah..if Summit recasts him, it will be such a tragic mistake.
  • bluesuzanne
  • Ango Pango
    I TOTALLY agree!! My brother is the SAME AGE as Taylor!! Now, Jake is one of my FAVORITE characters in the books, and I was looking most forward to see who was going to play him in Twilight, when I found out I felt like a total PERV! Michael, or Steven, will be a lot better!! haha
  • Ango Pango
    I TOTALLY agree!! My brother is the SAME AGE as Taylor!! Now, Jake is one of my FAVORITE characters in the books, and I was looking most forward to see who was going to play him in Twilight, when I found out I felt like a total PERV! Michael, or Steven, will be a lot better!! haha
  • bluesuzanne
    One of them here too! And let's not forget that the character is still actually 16 whatever happened to his body ;)
  • bluesuzanne
    One of them here too! And let's not forget that the character is still actually 16 whatever happened to his body ;)
  • Taylor is the perfect Jacob.
    I'm going to be really pissed and probably cry if they replace him.
    Seriously, the whole buff and tall thing isn't that huge of a deal, they could easily fake that if they had to.
    But have you even seen any pics of him lately, he's really fit and plenty buff enough to pull it off.
    Besides, Taylor is the perfect age to play Jacob and he's totally gorgeous.
    Please keep Taylor. I know he's supposed to be taller than Edward not really even in the second one so what does it matter.
    Taylor is young enough, he'll probably grow plenty between now and the third so he's perfect.
    Taylor all the way!!
    It just makes sense, Jacob is personality and Taylor has plenty of that.
    Really think about it before you decide what you would prefer, please.
    Sorry so long but I feel really strongly about this and so should you.
    ~thanks,
    Mandi
  • Apparently I can't type, I meant in the one part that Jacob is supposed to be taller than Edward. Well Edward isn't even in the second one, not really. So it doesn't even matter.

    Check out some more recent photos of Taylor and you won't be disappointed.
    ~thanks again. :)
  • Sayra
    Hey, I really agree with you =]. and also, yes it's true, Edward isn't supposed to appear much in the second movie at the same time as Jacob [much]. New Moon is about Jake and Bella, despite that later it is again about Bella and Edward's dramatic love and how they both give their lives for each other. [how sweeeet ^_^]. Anyhow, I LOVE Taylor, and I too would cry if they would change him, not only that, but he clearly represents Jacob. Taylor deserves this role, and he has been working for it..and most of the people that TRULY understand that Jacob is SUPPOSED to be a young boy compared to the hundred and forty something year old vampire-- er, 17 year old hottie. Well yeah, he is the one and only, if anyone thinks he isn't buff enough or too short or too young, tooo bad, if they change him, Summit will go back down to making unsuccessful movies, despite Twilight's success.
  • Bareerah
    Hear, hear!
    Taylor IS Jacob!
    Don't recast him!
  • emmy
    i would so hate twilight/new moon if they take out taylor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
    KEEP TAYLOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Sara
    Ugh, this is ridiculous!
    That picture of Taylor is OLD people!! he looks way older now! and he really looks over 16! have you looked at recent pictures of him?
    And, not only does Taylor look like Jacob Black, he can ACT like Jacob Black....I really DOUBT this Copon guy can act like Jacob...besides Taylor's height is currently 5'9, DO YOUR RESEARCH, PEOPLE!
  • Milly
    STOP THE MADNESS take a breathe ahhhhh.... CAN U REALLY HONESTLY OBEJECTIVELY SAY TAYLOR IS JACOB. What books were you reading, wait no, i know the problem there had to have been a misprint cuz i couldnt have been reading the one where Taylor perfectly fits the description. seriously this is so not a personal vendetta against the kid. Im 20 and i liked jake, in the books he was rough and wild and told everyone where they could pick it up and put it down but at the same time was genuine and kind and cared for Bella. An alpha male of a werewolf pack. Now Taylor is not that, are you crazy if that kid tried to manhandle me id flick him in face and he'd go down,and i sure as hell would not be tempted by him versus Edward. (And speaking for a man which i can cuz most my friends are strangely guys "hah shark lava dude, that kids a total pu*sy," )Not exactly a commanding maturing Jacob. Guys come on now he was perfect in twilight let it go. At least admit this is a personal preference you have for him, i'd somewhat respect that. Now Steven Strait I can be very happy w/. Get on the horn Summit porfavvvorr!!
  • anne
    ohh yeahh!... i'm with you!
  • twilightmom
    I am looking forward to seeing someone else play Jacob. Taylor is too, too young looking in comparison to the rest of the cast to pull off the hunky leading man role. He may appeal to those under 18, but he doesn't appeal to fans in their 20s and up.
  • So I just did a little research...
    Taylor is 5'9'', that's only 4 inches shorter than Robert!
    They could easily fake that, seriously.
    Also Kristen is 5'6'' so no worries about them being next to each other.

    Also, his age, really? That bothers people?
    Come on, he's going to be 17 in Feb. so he's pretty much the same age as Jacob.

    I mean, Rob is 5 years older than Edward but you don't see them replacing him over it.

    They don't have any real reason to replace him so I'll be really upset if they do.
    If you're a true fan of Jacob, you should be wanting Taylor to keep the part, he's perfect.
  • Ivelisse
    I agree that they need to get someone else to play Jacob because he is supposed to by way taller than Edward and more muscular. If they can pull it off with special FX's and not make it look cheasy, then I am all for it since I do like Taylor Lautner as an actor.
  • laura
    Taylor has worked so hard for this role. He deserves it. And yes, can you please change the photo of taylor - he hasn't looked that scrawny in ages.


    bluesuzanne's suggested photo was good. :)
  • laura
    Taylor has worked so hard for this role. He deserves it. And yes, can you please change the photo of taylor - he hasn't looked that scrawny in ages.


    bluesuzanne's suggested photo was good. :)
  • Freckles
    Taylor is Jacob.
    End of story.

    If they switched out now, it'd screw with continuity. What real effect does Jacob's height have to do with the 'rest of the story' anyway? Just because Taylor is shorter than Rob doesn't mean he can't pull off the acting to /be/ Jacob. Things get cut in book-to-film adaptions all the time, things more important to continuity than a character's physical description (Marauders' Backstory, anyone?) And after all of that promoting Taylor put in, he deserves the role, and he's proven he can handle it.

    Team Taylor all the way, baby.
  • Sayra
    OH YEAH!!!!
    high five ;]

    Taylor is Jacob.
    and he's so hoooottt =P

    TEAM TAYLOR 4 EVER =] hehehehehe....
  • Dayle
    ok just want to say that Taylor played a young jacob well but he cannot pull of the werewolf side of Jacob, i absolutly LOVE Steven Strait and have seen all of his movies he is a very well-rounded actor and would be an excellent choice for Jacob, honestly he's tall, he has the broad shoulders, and the kind sweet smile just as Jacob would while reading the series i thought of him! He was also in another fanasy, romance, THE COVENANT. He would be perfect for this role! 10 votes for him!!!
  • Mateja
    They should keep Taylor Lautner. Michael and Steven look too old for Jacob.
  • Sarah
    Taylor seems to have the Jacob personality, which is really all that's necessary to keep the storyline intact. It just seems silly that his size should matter that much when he's "hunky" in the books because of his sunny personality, which Taylor seems perfectly capable of nailing. Michael Copon is a horrendous and cheesy actor, and I don't want to sit through an entire movie with him as a main character. If they MUST recast Jacob, I don't see how Steven Strait could be worse than MC, so I'll keep my fingers crossed that Steven gets it. Although I still think it would be a shame to see Taylor go.
  • Sarah
    P.S., Taylor DOES appeal to fans over the age of 20. At least 6 I can think of off the top of my head, and I hardly know many people who are fans of Twilight. Besides, it's incredibly immature to think they should fire the kid because the old ladies don't want him. That's gross and hopefully not what Twilight Moms look for in teenage characters in ALL the movies they watch.
  • Jenn
    I really like Taylor but how will they make him appear to grow so quickly?
  • picksteven
    I bet all of you that are whining now are the same people that hated Robert Pattinson when he was originally cast too. While I did like Taylor in Twilight, I don't think he will be able to pull off the role of Jacob in New Moon. I think Steven Strait would do a great job as Jacob. He was Stephanie Meyer's pick for Jacob. "And finally, I found my favorite Jacob Black, though he's a New Moon - aged Jacob..." but she thought he would be too old to play him by the time New Moon was made. Well Steven is only 22 and Jacob is supposed to look 25, so I am sure she would approve if they could get him.
  • picksteven
    I bet all of you that are whining now are the same people that hated Robert Pattinson when he was originally cast too. While I did like Taylor in Twilight, I don't think he will be able to pull off the role of Jacob in New Moon. I think Steven Strait would do a great job as Jacob. He was Stephanie Meyer's pick for Jacob. "And finally, I found my favorite Jacob Black, though he's a New Moon - aged Jacob..." but she thought he would be too old to play him by the time New Moon was made. Well Steven is only 22 and Jacob is supposed to look 25, so I am sure she would approve if they could get him.
  • Cameron
    Keep Taylor!
    Why the hell would they want to recast him?! >:[
  • His size is completely unimportant to the story. You could completely ignore the super-growth-spurt details and I will promise you the plot would not be affected at all.


    It is completely unfair to Taylor. He's by far the most dedicated cast member I have seen despite his small rolle in the first movie. He completely personifies Jacob's personality, which is way more important than something like HEIGHT.



    Recent pictures show: he's gained like 20 lbs in muscle because he's going through physical training in prep for his role. DO NOT betray him like this.
  • His size is completely unimportant to the story. You could completely ignore the super-growth-spurt details and I will promise you the plot would not be affected at all.


    It is completely unfair to Taylor. He's by far the most dedicated cast member I have seen despite his small rolle in the first movie. He completely personifies Jacob's personality, which is way more important than something like HEIGHT.



    Recent pictures show: he's gained like 20 lbs in muscle because he's going through physical training in prep for his role. DO NOT betray him like this.
  • And if we are going to be so critical about Jacob's actor, why not a shorter Alice? A younger Bella, and Edward, and essentially every teenaged character? The truth of the matter is, no one should be hunting for an exact physical mirror representation. That's bad moviemaking. What Summit should be focusing on is who has the most dedication and skill, not who is the hottest mancandy. (Besides, Imo, Taylor is some hot mancandy for the target age group).


    There's a reason Hardwicke had him audition with pieces from New Moon. I trust her way more than Summit at this point, because she knew the movie needs more time to prepare.
  • And if we are going to be so critical about Jacob's actor, why not a shorter Alice? A younger Bella, and Edward, and essentially every teenaged character? The truth of the matter is, no one should be hunting for an exact physical mirror representation. That's bad moviemaking. What Summit should be focusing on is who has the most dedication and skill, not who is the hottest mancandy. (Besides, Imo, Taylor is some hot mancandy for the target age group).


    There's a reason Hardwicke had him audition with pieces from New Moon. I trust her way more than Summit at this point, because she knew the movie needs more time to prepare.
  • bluesuzanne
    You should use a recent photo of Taylor Lautner for a fair comparison. That photo of him was taken when he was still a child. He looks very different now - his frame is broader and bulkier and his face is more mature.
  • bluesuzanne
  • laura
    Taylor has worked so hard for this role. He deserves it. And yes, can you please change the photo of taylor - he hasn't looked that scrawny in ages.

    bluesuzanne's suggested photo was good. :)
  • Taylor is the perfect Jacob.
    I'm going to be really pissed and probably cry if they replace him.

    Seriously, the whole buff and tall thing isn't that huge of a deal, they could easily fake that if they had to.

    But have you even seen any pics of him lately, he's really fit and plenty buff enough to pull it off.

    Besides, Taylor is the perfect age to play Jacob and he's totally gorgeous.

    Please keep Taylor. I know he's supposed to be taller than Edward not really even in the second one so what does it matter.

    Taylor is young enough, he'll probably grow plenty between now and the third so he's perfect.

    Taylor all the way!!

    It just makes sense, Jacob is personality and Taylor has plenty of that.

    Really think about it before you decide what you would prefer, please.

    Sorry so long but I feel really strongly about this and so should you.

    ~thanks,

    Mandi
  • Apparently I can't type, I meant in the one part that Jacob is supposed to be taller than Edward. Well Edward isn't even in the second one, not really. So it doesn't even matter.


    Check out some more recent photos of Taylor and you won't be disappointed.

    ~thanks again. :)
  • Sara
    Ugh, this is ridiculous!
    That picture of Taylor is OLD people!! he looks way older now! and he really looks over 16! have you looked at recent pictures of him?

    And, not only does Taylor look like Jacob Black, he can ACT like Jacob Black....I really DOUBT this Copon guy can act like Jacob...besides Taylor's height is currently 5'9, DO YOUR RESEARCH, PEOPLE!
  • sherrilina
    Steven Strait please. The right height, the right looks, the right smile, the right charm, the right age--I thought he was older even! He has long been my Jacob, and Taycob even looks a little like he could be a younger version of him....I don't know much about Copon, but what I hear doesn't sound good.


    Oh and husky voice? Is what SS has, and canon!Jacob. Match made in heaven.
  • Jessica
    There are TONS of fans who are over 20 that like Taylor as Jacob and I would happen to be one of them.
  • men_like_twilight_too
    So I befriended Michael Copon on Facebook after reading the story about how he announced that he was the new Jacob Black. It must be true because he just now posted another update that says this:
    Michael Copon says check out his girlz new hit song "Rock the Block" featuring me! aka JACOB BLACK! Go to G-Girlz.com. That's 2 posts in a couple days. It doesn't look like he's responded to any questions regarding this on Facebook, but I'm gonna have to believe it's true, being a fellow Filipino and all, LoL. I liked Taylor too, but Mike seems like a good fit.
  • men_like_twilight_too
    So I befriended Michael Copon on Facebook after reading the story about how he announced that he was the new Jacob Black. It must be true because he just now posted another update that says this:
    Michael Copon says check out his girlz new hit song "Rock the Block" featuring me! aka JACOB BLACK! Go to G-Girlz.com. That's 2 posts in a couple days. It doesn't look like he's responded to any questions regarding this on Facebook, but I'm gonna have to believe it's true, being a fellow Filipino and all, LoL. I liked Taylor too, but Mike seems like a good fit.
  • Lydia
    I'd say Taylor Lautner would have made the best Jacob if not for the aging issue. And I don't understand why many of you are so for Steven Strait. He doesn't look Native American.
  • Lydia
    I'd say Taylor Lautner would have made the best Jacob if not for the aging issue. And I don't understand why many of you are so for Steven Strait. He doesn't look Native American.
  • Nicole
    Completely agreed. Steven Strait is the epitome of Jacob Black from the second book onwards. I think he could definitely ace the role.
  • Nicole
    Completely agreed. Steven Strait is the epitome of Jacob Black from the second book onwards. I think he could definitely ace the role.
  • So I just did a little research...
    Taylor is 5'9'', that's only 4 inches shorter than Robert!

    They could easily fake that, seriously.

    Also Kristen is 5'6'' so no worries about them being next to each other.



    Also, his age, really? That bothers people?

    Come on, he's going to be 17 in Feb. so he's pretty much the same age as Jacob.



    I mean, Rob is 5 years older than Edward but you don't see them replacing him over it.



    They don't have any real reason to replace him so I'll be really upset if they do.

    If you're a true fan of Jacob, you should be wanting Taylor to keep the part, he's perfect.
  • Freckles
    Taylor is Jacob.
    End of story.



    If they switched out now, it'd screw with continuity. What real effect does Jacob's height have to do with the 'rest of the story' anyway? Just because Taylor is shorter than Rob doesn't mean he can't pull off the acting to /be/ Jacob. Things get cut in book-to-film adaptions all the time, things more important to continuity than a character's physical description (Marauders' Backstory, anyone?) And after all of that promoting Taylor put in, he deserves the role, and he's proven he can handle it.



    Team Taylor all the way, baby.
  • men_like_twilight_too
    Also, in defense of Taylor, he really does personify Jacob as I imagined from the books: The looks AND the acting, and the acting IS very important. Also, they made Rodrigo Santoro (Paulo from Lost season 3 and Karl from Love Actually) look 7' tall to play the God-King Xerxes in the movie, 300, although they did say that extensive CG work was needed to make the 6' 2'' Santoro look that tall. Extensive isn't a good word when they are only upping New Moon's budget to 50 million.
    That brings me to another point, what the hell is up with Summit?! Such a low budget after Twilight is continuing to bring in boatloads of cash just from the domestic release. (The budget is reportedly one of the reasons why Catherine Hardwicke isn't directing New Moon.) Think of the international revenue AND the dvd sales! It's already been said that the budget increase will be mostly for the Star's bigger paydays. I read a quote from a Summit rep (I couldn't find it to reference) saying that they were happy with the effects in Twilight and didn't feel that they needed a big budget increase for the effects in New Moon. While I liked Twilight, what little effects it had were sub-par. That won't fly for the more effects oriented New Moon.

    The rushing of the sequel seems unnecessary as well. It's like Summit's a kid with their first $5 and they don't know what to do with themselves. Ugh, I just hope they don't mess this franchise up.
  • men_like_twilight_too
    Also, in defense of Taylor, he really does personify Jacob as I imagined from the books: The looks AND the acting, and the acting IS very important. Also, they made Rodrigo Santoro (Paulo from Lost season 3 and Karl from Love Actually) look 7' tall to play the God-King Xerxes in the movie, 300, although they did say that extensive CG work was needed to make the 6' 2'' Santoro look that tall. Extensive isn't a good word when they are only upping New Moon's budget to 50 million.
    That brings me to another point, what the hell is up with Summit?! Such a low budget after Twilight is continuing to bring in boatloads of cash just from the domestic release. (The budget is reportedly one of the reasons why Catherine Hardwicke isn't directing New Moon.) Think of the international revenue AND the dvd sales! It's already been said that the budget increase will be mostly for the Star's bigger paydays. I read a quote from a Summit rep (I couldn't find it to reference) saying that they were happy with the effects in Twilight and didn't feel that they needed a big budget increase for the effects in New Moon. While I liked Twilight, what little effects it had were sub-par. That won't fly for the more effects oriented New Moon.

    The rushing of the sequel seems unnecessary as well. It's like Summit's a kid with their first $5 and they don't know what to do with themselves. Ugh, I just hope they don't mess this franchise up.
  • His size is completely unimportant to the story. You could completely ignore the super-growth-spurt details and I will promise you the plot would not be affected at all.

    It is completely unfair to Taylor. He's by far the most dedicated cast member I have seen despite his small rolle in the first movie. He completely personifies Jacob's personality, which is way more important than something like HEIGHT.

    Recent pictures show: he's gained like 20 lbs in muscle because he's going through physical training in prep for his role. DO NOT betray him like this.
  • LUCKY
    TAYLOR OR STEVEN PLEASE!!! BUT NOT MICHAEL AS JACOB!!! I CANNOT SEE MICHAEL COPON AS JACOB AT ALL- IT WOULD BREAK MY HEART AND PROBABLY RUIN THE MOVIE FOR ME IF SO. NOT TO GET ME WRONG MICHAEL COPON IS A GOOD ACTOR BUT IN ALL HIS SHOWS OR SAY MOVIE HE SEEMS MORE LIKE A JERK TYPE RATHER THAN A SWEET JACOB WITH A KIND WARM HEART. HOWEVER STEVEN ON THE OTHER HAND WOULD BE GOOD AS FOR TAYLOR AGAIN WOULD BE EVEN BETTER THE MOVIE OVER ALL IS WONDERFUL AND EDWARD CULLEN IS AMAZING AS IS! TAKE MY WORD FOR IT!!!
  • LUCKY
    TAYLOR OR STEVEN PLEASE!!! BUT NOT MICHAEL AS JACOB!!! I CANNOT SEE MICHAEL COPON AS JACOB AT ALL- IT WOULD BREAK MY HEART AND PROBABLY RUIN THE MOVIE FOR ME IF SO. NOT TO GET ME WRONG MICHAEL COPON IS A GOOD ACTOR BUT IN ALL HIS SHOWS OR SAY MOVIE HE SEEMS MORE LIKE A JERK TYPE RATHER THAN A SWEET JACOB WITH A KIND WARM HEART. HOWEVER STEVEN ON THE OTHER HAND WOULD BE GOOD AS FOR TAYLOR AGAIN WOULD BE EVEN BETTER THE MOVIE OVER ALL IS WONDERFUL AND EDWARD CULLEN IS AMAZING AS IS! TAKE MY WORD FOR IT!!!
  • And if we are going to be so critical about Jacob's actor, why not a shorter Alice? A younger Bella, and Edward, and essentially every teenaged character? The truth of the matter is, no one should be hunting for an exact physical mirror representation. That's bad moviemaking. What Summit should be focusing on is who has the most dedication and skill, not who is the hottest mancandy. (Besides, Imo, Taylor is some hot mancandy for the target age group).

    There's a reason Hardwicke had him audition with pieces from New Moon. I trust her way more than Summit at this point, because she knew the movie needs more time to prepare.
  • Kelly
    People were having problems with Alice's HAIR remember?

    CH screwed Twilight up... I'm glad for changes as long as they're good
  • Ango Pango
    I TOTALLY agree!! My brother is the SAME AGE as Taylor!! Now, Jake is one of my FAVORITE characters in the books, and I was looking most forward to see who was going to play him in Twilight, when I found out I felt like a total PERV! Michael, or Steven, will be a lot better!! haha
  • Hope
    Taylor all the way!!!! And if they change it, then that would KILL the whole movie. They should keep the same cast- SERIOUSLY-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Hope
    Taylor all the way!!!! And if they change it, then that would KILL the whole movie. They should keep the same cast- SERIOUSLY-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • bluesuzanne
    One of them here too! And let's not forget that the character is still actually 16 whatever happened to his body ;)
  • kevin
    Dude Taylor, Man!!!! Why would you change him that is retarded. Movie isn't cool no more with new casts . Don't do it man.
  • kevin
    Dude Taylor, Man!!!! Why would you change him that is retarded. Movie isn't cool no more with new casts . Don't do it man.
  • Bareerah
    Hear, hear!
    Taylor IS Jacob!

    Don't recast him!
  • Bareerah
    Hear, hear!
    Taylor IS Jacob!

    Don't recast him!
  • maddie
    STEVEN, STEVEN! I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED HIM FOR JACOB!
  • maddie
    STEVEN, STEVEN! I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED HIM FOR JACOB!
  • men_like_twilight_too
    So I befriended Michael Copon on Facebook after reading the story about how he announced that he was the new Jacob Black. It must be true because he just now posted another update that says this:
    Michael Copon says check out his girlz new hit song "Rock the Block" featuring me! aka JACOB BLACK! Go to G-Girlz.com. That's 2 posts in a couple days. It doesn't look like he's responded to any questions regarding this on Facebook, but I'm gonna have to believe it's true, being a fellow Filipino and all, LoL. I liked Taylor too, but Mike seems like a good fit.
  • Lydia
    I'd say Taylor Lautner would have made the best Jacob if not for the aging issue. And I don't understand why many of you are so for Steven Strait. He doesn't look Native American.
  • laura
    Taylor has worked so hard for this role. He deserves it. And yes, can you please change the photo of taylor - he hasn't looked that scrawny in ages.


    bluesuzanne's suggested photo was good. :)
  • men_like_twilight_too
    Also, in defense of Taylor, he really does personify Jacob as I imagined from the books: The looks AND the acting, and the acting IS very important. Also, they made Rodrigo Santoro (Paulo from Lost season 3 and Karl from Love Actually) look 7' tall to play the God-King Xerxes in the movie, 300, although they did say that extensive CG work was needed to make the 6' 2'' Santoro look that tall. Extensive isn't a good word when they are only upping New Moon's budget to 50 million.
    That brings me to another point, what the hell is up with Summit?! Such a low budget after Twilight is continuing to bring in boatloads of cash just from the domestic release. (The budget is reportedly one of the reasons why Catherine Hardwicke isn't directing New Moon.) Think of the international revenue AND the dvd sales! It's already been said that the budget increase will be mostly for the Star's bigger paydays. I read a quote from a Summit rep (I couldn't find it to reference) saying that they were happy with the effects in Twilight and didn't feel that they needed a big budget increase for the effects in New Moon. While I liked Twilight, what little effects it had were sub-par. That won't fly for the more effects oriented New Moon.
    The rushing of the sequel seems unnecessary as well. It's like Summit's a kid with their first $5 and they don't know what to do with themselves. Ugh, I just hope they don't mess this franchise up.
  • LUCKY
    TAYLOR OR STEVEN PLEASE!!! BUT NOT MICHAEL AS JACOB!!! I CANNOT SEE MICHAEL COPON AS JACOB AT ALL- IT WOULD BREAK MY HEART AND PROBABLY RUIN THE MOVIE FOR ME IF SO. NOT TO GET ME WRONG MICHAEL COPON IS A GOOD ACTOR BUT IN ALL HIS SHOWS OR SAY MOVIE HE SEEMS MORE LIKE A JERK TYPE RATHER THAN A SWEET JACOB WITH A KIND WARM HEART. HOWEVER STEVEN ON THE OTHER HAND WOULD BE GOOD AS FOR TAYLOR AGAIN WOULD BE EVEN BETTER THE MOVIE OVER ALL IS WONDERFUL AND EDWARD CULLEN IS AMAZING AS IS! TAKE MY WORD FOR IT!!!
  • Kelly
    ... I don't know about you, but I felt like Jacob was pretty much a jerk in NM and Eclipse.
  • Jess
    HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA old ladies XD. Epic win.
  • Jess
    HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA old ladies XD. Epic win.
  • twilightfan
    NOOOO Taylor 4ever!!!!
  • twilightfan
    NOOOO Taylor 4ever!!!!
  • Hope
    Taylor all the way!!!! And if they change it, then that would KILL the whole movie. They should keep the same cast- SERIOUSLY-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • kevin
    Dude Taylor, Man!!!! Why would you change him that is retarded. Movie isn't cool no more with new casts . Don't do it man.
  • altea
    NO TAYLOR NO FANS!!! TAYLOR IS THE REAL JACOB!!
  • altea
    NO TAYLOR NO FANS!!! TAYLOR IS THE REAL JACOB!!
  • altea
    NO taylor NO fans!! TAYLOR IS THE REAL JACOB!!
  • altea
    NO taylor NO fans!! TAYLOR IS THE REAL JACOB!!
  • picksteven
    I bet all of you that are whining now are the same people that hated Robert Pattinson when he was originally cast too. While I did like Taylor in Twilight, I don't think he will be able to pull off the role of Jacob in New Moon. I think Steven Strait would do a great job as Jacob. He was Stephanie Meyer's pick for Jacob. "And finally, I found my favorite Jacob Black, though he's a New Moon - aged Jacob..." but she thought he would be too old to play him by the time New Moon was made. Well Steven is only 22 and Jacob is supposed to look 25, so I am sure she would approve if they could get him.
  • folletta
    JACOB BLACK = STEVEN STRAIT !!!!
    He is my perfect Jake.....
  • folletta
    JACOB BLACK = STEVEN STRAIT !!!!
    He is my perfect Jake.....
  • marika
    if they won't keep taylor I won't go to the cinema... he looks soooooo like a wolf... no one can be more perfect than him...
  • marika
    if they won't keep taylor I won't go to the cinema... he looks soooooo like a wolf... no one can be more perfect than him...
  • maddie
    STEVEN, STEVEN! I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED HIM FOR JACOB!
  • chris
    I agree. I saw Stephen the entire time I was reading.
  • fra11
    I do not agree, because we fans twilight, we realized that Taylor Lautner is a perfect actor for this
    role then won the Italian heart

    I am convinced!

    it was great

    I hope that remains in new moon

    sorry no speak english are italian

    But I know more or less speak English

    kiss..twilight
  • fra11
    I do not agree, because we fans twilight, we realized that Taylor Lautner is a perfect actor for this
    role then won the Italian heart

    I am convinced!

    it was great

    I hope that remains in new moon

    sorry no speak english are italian

    But I know more or less speak English

    kiss..twilight
  • His size is completely unimportant to the story. You could completely ignore the super-growth-spurt details and I will promise you the plot would not be affected at all.


    It is completely unfair to Taylor. He's by far the most dedicated cast member I have seen despite his small rolle in the first movie. He completely personifies Jacob's personality, which is way more important than something like HEIGHT.



    Recent pictures show: he's gained like 20 lbs in muscle because he's going through physical training in prep for his role. DO NOT betray him like this.
  • And if we are going to be so critical about Jacob's actor, why not a shorter Alice? A younger Bella, and Edward, and essentially every teenaged character? The truth of the matter is, no one should be hunting for an exact physical mirror representation. That's bad moviemaking. What Summit should be focusing on is who has the most dedication and skill, not who is the hottest mancandy. (Besides, Imo, Taylor is some hot mancandy for the target age group).


    There's a reason Hardwicke had him audition with pieces from New Moon. I trust her way more than Summit at this point, because she knew the movie needs more time to prepare.
  • Fanmom
    Taylor IS Jacob Black. He shares his sunny character. His easygoing attitude. His generous heart. That's why most of the fans -teens, moms and grannies- love him. He's like an endless source of happiness. One of his smiles and the world looks a better place. All this crap about his height... It's a poor excuse to hide the REAL reasons. Come on! Laurent, Alice, Rosalie, James... They all look quite different from the novel. Would you change any of them now??? Nope. A physical detail doesn't affect the coherence with the storyline and the spirit of the book. So why are they trying to get rid of him? Same reason they fired Cath. Time&money.; Cath wanted a slower pace and a higher budget to make a good film. She was denied. Taylor is underage. He can't work more than 5 hours a day. Being one of the main characters, he would slow down the shooting schedule. Slower pace=a later release date=geez, do we have to wait so long for more money? Let's use our brain guys! This choices do NOT have anything to do with art, quality or adherence to the book. Again, let's use our brain. And exercise the only power we have: that one of deciding whether it's still worth spending so much on such a production.
  • Fanmom
    Taylor IS Jacob Black. He shares his sunny character. His easygoing attitude. His generous heart. That's why most of the fans -teens, moms and grannies- love him. He's like an endless source of happiness. One of his smiles and the world looks a better place. All this crap about his height... It's a poor excuse to hide the REAL reasons. Come on! Laurent, Alice, Rosalie, James... They all look quite different from the novel. Would you change any of them now??? Nope. A physical detail doesn't affect the coherence with the storyline and the spirit of the book. So why are they trying to get rid of him? Same reason they fired Cath. Time&money.; Cath wanted a slower pace and a higher budget to make a good film. She was denied. Taylor is underage. He can't work more than 5 hours a day. Being one of the main characters, he would slow down the shooting schedule. Slower pace=a later release date=geez, do we have to wait so long for more money? Let's use our brain guys! This choices do NOT have anything to do with art, quality or adherence to the book. Again, let's use our brain. And exercise the only power we have: that one of deciding whether it's still worth spending so much on such a production.
  • twilightfan
    NOOOO Taylor 4ever!!!!
  • men_like_twilight_too
    So I befriended Michael Copon on Facebook after reading the story about how he announced that he was the new Jacob Black. It must be true because he just now posted another update that says this:
    Michael Copon says check out his girlz new hit song "Rock the Block" featuring me! aka JACOB BLACK! Go to G-Girlz.com. That's 2 posts in a couple days. It doesn't look like he's responded to any questions regarding this on Facebook, but I'm gonna have to believe it's true, being a fellow Filipino and all, LoL. I liked Taylor too, but Mike seems like a good fit.
  • altea
    NO TAYLOR NO FANS!!! TAYLOR IS THE REAL JACOB!!
  • emmy
    SO TRUE!!!!!
    TWILIGHT WILL LOSE VIEWERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Nicole
    Completely agreed. Steven Strait is the epitome of Jacob Black from the second book onwards. I think he could definitely ace the role.
  • altea
    NO taylor NO fans!! TAYLOR IS THE REAL JACOB!!
  • folletta
    JACOB BLACK = STEVEN STRAIT !!!!
    He is my perfect Jake.....
  • natalieee.
    mine tooo.
  • marika
    if they won't keep taylor I won't go to the cinema... he looks soooooo like a wolf... no one can be more perfect than him...
  • clara
    taylor lautner :)
  • clara
    taylor lautner :)
  • fra11
    I do not agree, because we fans twilight, we realized that Taylor Lautner is a perfect actor for this
    role then won the Italian heart
    I am convinced!
    it was great
    I hope that remains in new moon
    sorry no speak english are italian
    But I know more or less speak English
    kiss..twilight
  • mary
    imean i love taylor, but steven do look like an older taylor, i think he ll do a great job, hes super hot and a great actor. TEAM STEVEN
  • mary
    imean i love taylor, but steven do look like an older taylor, i think he ll do a great job, hes super hot and a great actor. TEAM STEVEN
  • camilla
    jacob is taylor!!!!


    why does everyone think steven strait would make a good jacob? hes not native american looking!
  • camilla
    jacob is taylor!!!!


    why does everyone think steven strait would make a good jacob? hes not native american looking!
  • camilla
    Taylor is Jacob.
    End of story.

    Team Taylor all the way
  • camilla
    Taylor is Jacob.
    End of story.

    Team Taylor all the way
  • Bareerah
    Hear, hear!
    Taylor IS Jacob!

    Don't recast him!
  • Fanmom
    Taylor IS Jacob Black. He shares his sunny character. His easygoing attitude. His generous heart. That's why most of the fans -teens, moms and grannies- love him. He's like an endless source of happiness. One of his smiles and the world looks a better place. All this crap about his height... It's a poor excuse to hide the REAL reasons. Come on! Laurent, Alice, Rosalie, James... They all look quite different from the novel. Would you change any of them now??? Nope. A physical detail doesn't affect the coherence with the storyline and the spirit of the book. So why are they trying to get rid of him? Same reason they fired Cath. Time&money. Cath wanted a slower pace and a higher budget to make a good film. She was denied. Taylor is underage. He can't work more than 5 hours a day. Being one of the main characters, he would slow down the shooting schedule. Slower pace=a later release date=geez, do we have to wait so long for more money? Let's use our brain guys! This choices do NOT have anything to do with art, quality or adherence to the book. Again, let's use our brain. And exercise the only power we have: that one of deciding whether it's still worth spending so much on such a production.
  • bluesuzanne
    THIS.

    Recasting Taylor is not necessary in terms of the quality of the films. In fact, it will almost certainly be detrimental to the viewer's experience.

    If Summit goes there, we will all know that it's about Taylor's age and therefore limited hours conflicting with their rush-job, and we will all know for sure where their priorities really lie - purely with their own financial gain.

    Hopefully they aren't really making such a short-sighted decision.
  • clara
    taylor lautner :)
  • Alexis
    I really need help. I'm going crazy. I'm passind my days at home reading Meyer's books or watching Twilight's videos on youtube... I'm going crazy for Edward Cullen, not for Robert PAttinson but for Edward...it's different...I really need help..it can't be possible..I must understand tha Edward doesn't exist..-
    anyway...I hate Jacob black...I think that Taylor is ok...
  • Alexis
    I really need help. I'm going crazy. I'm passind my days at home reading Meyer's books or watching Twilight's videos on youtube... I'm going crazy for Edward Cullen, not for Robert PAttinson but for Edward...it's different...I really need help..it can't be possible..I must understand tha Edward doesn't exist..-
    anyway...I hate Jacob black...I think that Taylor is ok...
  • mary
    imean i love taylor, but steven do look like an older taylor, i think he ll do a great job, hes super hot and a great actor. TEAM STEVEN
  • Jess
    HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA old ladies XD. Epic win.
  • twilightfan
    NOOOO Taylor 4ever!!!!
  • camilla
    jacob is taylor!!!!

    why does everyone think steven strait would make a good jacob? hes not native american looking!
  • camilla
    Taylor is Jacob.
    End of story.
    Team Taylor all the way
  • altea
    NO TAYLOR NO FANS!!! TAYLOR IS THE REAL JACOB!!
  • altea
    NO taylor NO fans!! TAYLOR IS THE REAL JACOB!!
  • Claire Cullen
    I think that they should keep Tylor: he is very young and not very tall, but now he IS JACOB! It'll be very bad in my opinion change actor now, when fans are getting familiar with his image.
    Of course Strait will be very good in the role of Jacob.. It's a very difficult choice, but I think that keeping Tylor is better.
  • Claire Cullen
    I think that they should keep Tylor: he is very young and not very tall, but now he IS JACOB! It'll be very bad in my opinion change actor now, when fans are getting familiar with his image.
    Of course Strait will be very good in the role of Jacob.. It's a very difficult choice, but I think that keeping Tylor is better.
  • kpc
    I think Taylor was good for Twilight...he looks 15 and is playing his age. For the other books, he is supposed to be taller, stronger, muscular and more mature. I think his physical change along with her heartbreak is what begins to attract Bella to him and we believe it. He's gotta be hot and give Edward competition. Taylor was good for the first movie but I always thought Summit would need to re-cast an "older" Jacob.
  • kpc
    I think Taylor was good for Twilight...he looks 15 and is playing his age. For the other books, he is supposed to be taller, stronger, muscular and more mature. I think his physical change along with her heartbreak is what begins to attract Bella to him and we believe it. He's gotta be hot and give Edward competition. Taylor was good for the first movie but I always thought Summit would need to re-cast an "older" Jacob.
  • TwilightPassion
    Taylor Lautner should stay in as Jacob black, I am an "over twenty something" and I happen to be rather fond of him, and will now associate him with that role..I don't think anyone else is more deserving, or could do a better job. He was definitely destined to be an actor, he's brilliant, and age is merely a number. Give him some credit!!
  • TwilightPassion
    Taylor Lautner should stay in as Jacob black, I am an "over twenty something" and I happen to be rather fond of him, and will now associate him with that role..I don't think anyone else is more deserving, or could do a better job. He was definitely destined to be an actor, he's brilliant, and age is merely a number. Give him some credit!!
  • folletta
    JACOB BLACK = STEVEN STRAIT !!!!
    He is my perfect Jake.....
  • marika
    if they won't keep taylor I won't go to the cinema... he looks soooooo like a wolf... no one can be more perfect than him...
  • bluesuzanne
    THIS.


    Recasting Taylor is not necessary in terms of the quality of the films. In fact, it will almost certainly be detrimental to the viewer's experience.



    If Summit goes there, we will all know that it's about Taylor's age and therefore limited hours conflicting with their rush-job, and we will all know for sure where their priorities really lie - purely with their own financial gain.



    Hopefully they aren't really making such a short-sighted decision.
  • bluesuzanne
    THIS.


    Recasting Taylor is not necessary in terms of the quality of the films. In fact, it will almost certainly be detrimental to the viewer's experience.



    If Summit goes there, we will all know that it's about Taylor's age and therefore limited hours conflicting with their rush-job, and we will all know for sure where their priorities really lie - purely with their own financial gain.



    Hopefully they aren't really making such a short-sighted decision.
  • fra11
    I do not agree, because we fans twilight, we realized that Taylor Lautner is a perfect actor for this
    role then won the Italian heart

    I am convinced!

    it was great

    I hope that remains in new moon

    sorry no speak english are italian

    But I know more or less speak English

    kiss..twilight
  • bluesuzanne
    He is nearly 17.


    He has grown a lot over the past year or so. He has a body most grown men would be jealous of (he is WAY more bulky and buff than Robert Pattinson. There is no comparison there.) and his face has matured greatly.



    There are times when he looks his age - eg. when he's wearing oversized suits and jumping up and down on the red carpet - but there are other times when he could easily pass for 20 or 21. A decent director should be able to capture that older-looking side of him.



    As for the height, he isn't a midget or anything. Camera angles and possibly a body double, various other commonplace Hollywood tricks could make him appear significantly taller than Rob/most people. That's all that is needed.



    Jacob doesn't need to look 25 and be six foot seven for Bella to be attracted to him and for the storyline to progress exactly as it did in the books.
  • bluesuzanne
    He is nearly 17.


    He has grown a lot over the past year or so. He has a body most grown men would be jealous of (he is WAY more bulky and buff than Robert Pattinson. There is no comparison there.) and his face has matured greatly.



    There are times when he looks his age - eg. when he's wearing oversized suits and jumping up and down on the red carpet - but there are other times when he could easily pass for 20 or 21. A decent director should be able to capture that older-looking side of him.



    As for the height, he isn't a midget or anything. Camera angles and possibly a body double, various other commonplace Hollywood tricks could make him appear significantly taller than Rob/most people. That's all that is needed.



    Jacob doesn't need to look 25 and be six foot seven for Bella to be attracted to him and for the storyline to progress exactly as it did in the books.
  • ElyAlien
    pleaseeee steven...pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  • ElyAlien
    pleaseeee steven...pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  • Alexis
    I really need help. I'm going crazy. I'm passind my days at home reading Meyer's books or watching Twilight's videos on youtube... I'm going crazy for Edward Cullen, not for Robert PAttinson but for Edward...it's different...I really need help..it can't be possible..I must understand tha Edward doesn't exist..-
    anyway...I hate Jacob black...I think that Taylor is ok...
  • Fanmom
    Taylor IS Jacob Black. He shares his sunny character. His easygoing attitude. His generous heart. That's why most of the fans -teens, moms and grannies- love him. He's like an endless source of happiness. One of his smiles and the world looks a better place. All this crap about his height... It's a poor excuse to hide the REAL reasons. Come on! Laurent, Alice, Rosalie, James... They all look quite different from the novel. Would you change any of them now??? Nope. A physical detail doesn't affect the coherence with the storyline and the spirit of the book. So why are they trying to get rid of him? Same reason they fired Cath. Time&money.; Cath wanted a slower pace and a higher budget to make a good film. She was denied. Taylor is underage. He can't work more than 5 hours a day. Being one of the main characters, he would slow down the shooting schedule. Slower pace=a later release date=geez, do we have to wait so long for more money? Let's use our brain guys! This choices do NOT have anything to do with art, quality or adherence to the book. Again, let's use our brain. And exercise the only power we have: that one of deciding whether it's still worth spending so much on such a production.
  • Claire Cullen
    I think that they should keep Tylor: he is very young and not very tall, but now he IS JACOB! It'll be very bad in my opinion change actor now, when fans are getting familiar with his image.
    Of course Strait will be very good in the role of Jacob.. It's a very difficult choice, but I think that keeping Tylor is better.
  • kpc
    I think Taylor was good for Twilight...he looks 15 and is playing his age. For the other books, he is supposed to be taller, stronger, muscular and more mature. I think his physical change along with her heartbreak is what begins to attract Bella to him and we believe it. He's gotta be hot and give Edward competition. Taylor was good for the first movie but I always thought Summit would need to re-cast an "older" Jacob.
  • bluesuzanne
    He is nearly 17.

    He has grown a lot over the past year or so. He has a body most grown men would be jealous of (he is WAY more bulky and buff than Robert Pattinson. There is no comparison there.) and his face has matured greatly.

    There are times when he looks his age - eg. when he's wearing oversized suits and jumping up and down on the red carpet - but there are other times when he could easily pass for 20 or 21. A decent director should be able to capture that older-looking side of him.

    As for the height, he isn't a midget or anything. Camera angles and possibly a body double, various other commonplace Hollywood tricks could make him appear significantly taller than Rob/most people. That's all that is needed.

    Jacob doesn't need to look 25 and be six foot seven for Bella to be attracted to him and for the storyline to progress exactly as it did in the books.
  • Rose_bud
    Everyone keeps arguing that Taylor is 17 and can play an older actor, but the fact of the matter is that he is supposed to look 25 in the books!!!

    He's 5'9 which is laughably short...even compared to Patterson who's like 6 ft. Jacob is supposed to TOWER over Edward...he's supposed to be 6'7!!!!

    I liked Taylor in the Twilight movie just fine, but for the rest of the movies we need someone actually older...not just a Kid playing a man. Jacob might be young in the books, but his wolf DNA aged his body to that of a 25 year old much faster than a normal human...they need to show that!!!

    Go with Meyers' first choice TEAM STEVEN!!!! (I pictured him when i was first reading the books lol)
  • TwilightPassion
    Taylor Lautner should stay in as Jacob black, I am an "over twenty something" and I happen to be rather fond of him, and will now associate him with that role..I don't think anyone else is more deserving, or could do a better job. He was definitely destined to be an actor, he's brilliant, and age is merely a number. Give him some credit!!
  • clara
    taylor lautner :)
  • Olive
    Eddie Spears for Jacob!!!
  • Olive
    Eddie Spears for Jacob!!!
  • ElyAlien
    pleaseeee steven...pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  • mary
    imean i love taylor, but steven do look like an older taylor, i think he ll do a great job, hes super hot and a great actor. TEAM STEVEN
  • Twifan
    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE... TAYLOR WAS OK FOR TWILIGHT BECAUSE JACOB IS YOUNG AT THAT TIME. THEY SHOULD CAST STEVEN STRAIT FOR THE PART, I MEAN, IF HE WAS GREAT IN COVENANT WHERE WAS A DARK MOVIE AND THEN JACOB HAS THAT DARK SIDE IN NEW MOON, IS PERFECT. WELL, HE'S A GREAT ACTOR. AND COPON, NAH, HE IS GOOD FOR FLICK MOVIES. STEVEN STRAIT IS MY OPTION AND I STICK WITH HIM, FOR NEW MOON, ECLIPSE AND BREAKING DAWN. BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW THAT JACOB GROWS AND IN BREAKING DAWN BELLA SAYS HAT HE LOOKS MORE LIKE AN ADULT THAN A 16 OR 17 YEAR OLD. COME ON PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • camilla
    jacob is taylor!!!!


    why does everyone think steven strait would make a good jacob? hes not native american looking!
  • camilla
    Taylor is Jacob.
    End of story.

    Team Taylor all the way
  • MORE muscular? Honey, have you looked at recent pictures of Taylor? The guy is RIPPED.


    And Jesus, all this emhpasis on height. If they could make Robbie Coltrane look like a giant Hagrid, they can give Taylor an extra foot.



    And not make it look "cheasy"? It can't get any worse than the wind-chime-accompanied SKIN OF A KILLER, OMFG.



    I don't mean to sound snippy, but all this focus on something that is not that damned important is pissing me off. Taylor is the epitome of Jacob Black, and it's stupid that his role is in doubt because of height issues easily resolved.
  • chum
    if taylor lautner does not play jacob black, im not seeing the movie
  • Olive
    Eddie Spears for Jacob!!!
  • Maria
    Taylor for Jacob Black PERIOD! we fans of Twilight, adore him and he did an amazing job the first part, why not let him continue, if people can create amazing pics and graphics on movies then why cant they do something about his looks if its a must! THINK ABOUT IT. CASTING NEW CREWS FOR A GOOD MOVIE ALWAYS DOES RUIN THE MOVIE- I REALLY HOPE THEY JUST KEEP THE SAME PEOPLE. THANK YOU!
  • Alexis
    I really need help. I'm going crazy. I'm passind my days at home reading Meyer's books or watching Twilight's videos on youtube... I'm going crazy for Edward Cullen, not for Robert PAttinson but for Edward...it's different...I really need help..it can't be possible..I must understand tha Edward doesn't exist..-
    anyway...I hate Jacob black...I think that Taylor is ok...
  • Twifan
    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE... TAYLOR WAS OK FOR TWILIGHT BECAUSE JACOB IS YOUNG AT THAT TIME. THEY SHOULD CAST STEVEN STRAIT FOR THE PART, I MEAN, IF HE WAS GREAT IN COVENANT WHERE WAS A DARK MOVIE AND THEN JACOB HAS THAT DARK SIDE IN NEW MOON, IS PERFECT. WELL, HE'S A GREAT ACTOR. AND COPON, NAH, HE IS GOOD FOR FLICK MOVIES. STEVEN STRAIT IS MY OPTION AND I STICK WITH HIM, FOR NEW MOON, ECLIPSE AND BREAKING DAWN. BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW THAT JACOB GROWS AND IN BREAKING DAWN BELLA SAYS HAT HE LOOKS MORE LIKE AN ADULT THAN A 16 OR 17 YEAR OLD. COME ON PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Claire Cullen
    I think that they should keep Tylor: he is very young and not very tall, but now he IS JACOB! It'll be very bad in my opinion change actor now, when fans are getting familiar with his image.
    Of course Strait will be very good in the role of Jacob.. It's a very difficult choice, but I think that keeping Tylor is better.
  • kpc
    I think Taylor was good for Twilight...he looks 15 and is playing his age. For the other books, he is supposed to be taller, stronger, muscular and more mature. I think his physical change along with her heartbreak is what begins to attract Bella to him and we believe it. He's gotta be hot and give Edward competition. Taylor was good for the first movie but I always thought Summit would need to re-cast an "older" Jacob.
  • TwilightPassion
    Taylor Lautner should stay in as Jacob black, I am an "over twenty something" and I happen to be rather fond of him, and will now associate him with that role..I don't think anyone else is more deserving, or could do a better job. He was definitely destined to be an actor, he's brilliant, and age is merely a number. Give him some credit!!
  • bluesuzanne
    THIS.


    Recasting Taylor is not necessary in terms of the quality of the films. In fact, it will almost certainly be detrimental to the viewer's experience.



    If Summit goes there, we will all know that it's about Taylor's age and therefore limited hours conflicting with their rush-job, and we will all know for sure where their priorities really lie - purely with their own financial gain.



    Hopefully they aren't really making such a short-sighted decision.
  • bluesuzanne
    He is nearly 17.


    He has grown a lot over the past year or so. He has a body most grown men would be jealous of (he is WAY more bulky and buff than Robert Pattinson. There is no comparison there.) and his face has matured greatly.



    There are times when he looks his age - eg. when he's wearing oversized suits and jumping up and down on the red carpet - but there are other times when he could easily pass for 20 or 21. A decent director should be able to capture that older-looking side of him.



    As for the height, he isn't a midget or anything. Camera angles and possibly a body double, various other commonplace Hollywood tricks could make him appear significantly taller than Rob/most people. That's all that is needed.



    Jacob doesn't need to look 25 and be six foot seven for Bella to be attracted to him and for the storyline to progress exactly as it did in the books.
  • Alex
    Taylor is not big enough. And he looks too young. The Jacob in New Moon is suppose to have the body of a MAN in his middle 20's. TAYLOR IS NOT RIGHT!!!
  • #1 Jacob Fan
    you freaking alex! you wouldn't know a muscular jacob if it hit u in the face! Jacob is the most hottest sexiest man in the universe. I dont know where u got this idea but JACOB RULES!
  • chum
    if taylor lautner does not play jacob black, im not seeing the movie
  • Rose_bud
    Then don't see the movie, that shows your a fan of the actor..NOT the books

    GO TEAM STEVEN!!!
  • #1 Jacob Fan
    that's right chum! Speak the truth. Testify! I'm with u girl or boy. (But I'm pretty sure ur a girl)
  • Maria
    Taylor for Jacob Black PERIOD! we fans of Twilight, adore him and he did an amazing job the first part, why not let him continue, if people can create amazing pics and graphics on movies then why cant they do something about his looks if its a must! THINK ABOUT IT. CASTING NEW CREWS FOR A GOOD MOVIE ALWAYS DOES RUIN THE MOVIE- I REALLY HOPE THEY JUST KEEP THE SAME PEOPLE. THANK YOU!
  • Sara
    Taylor.
    I reckon that he is the best Jacob Black ever!!
  • Taylor is jacob!
    Stop! U_U
  • Alex
    Taylor is not big enough. And he looks too young. The Jacob in New Moon is suppose to have the body of a MAN in his middle 20's. TAYLOR IS NOT RIGHT!!!
  • susan
    I say Steven because he's got the right height, taller than Rob, and he has the look to play Jacob. Michael looks too old to play the part of Jacob and he really isn't that good looking as Steven and Taylor, his look is pretty average and he needs to be able to compete with Edward. Taylor played a great young Jacob in Twilight, but unfortunately, he's too short and looks too young to play the part of Jacob for New Moon and Eclipse, he needs to be taller and a little bit more mature looking, but still look boyish as the book described. In short, my vote goes to Steven Strait.
  • susan
    Please do not cast Michael Copon as Jacob. If you are not going to stick with Taylor, please go with Steven Strait. He as the right height and look to compete with Rob on the big screen. Michael looks too old to play Jacob even as the older Jacob and honestly, he just doesn't the same sex appeal to go against Rob on the big screen. Steven can easily put the same sex appeal as Rob. He's already taller than Rob and he has the right look as the older Jacob, mature but yet still boyish looking. How can you cast a Power Ranger for this movie? That just killed it for me.
  • MORE muscular? Honey, have you looked at recent pictures of Taylor? The guy is RIPPED.


    And Jesus, all this emhpasis on height. If they could make Robbie Coltrane look like a giant Hagrid, they can give Taylor an extra foot.



    And not make it look "cheasy"? It can't get any worse than the wind-chime-accompanied SKIN OF A KILLER, OMFG.



    I don't mean to sound snippy, but all this focus on something that is not that damned important is pissing me off. Taylor is the epitome of Jacob Black, and it's stupid that his role is in doubt because of height issues easily resolved.
  • Sara
    Taylor.
    I reckon that he is the best Jacob Black ever!!
  • Taylor is jacob!
    Stop! U_U
  • susan
    I say Steven because he's got the right height, taller than Rob, and he has the look to play Jacob. Michael looks too old to play the part of Jacob and he really isn't that good looking as Steven and Taylor, his look is pretty average and he needs to be able to compete with Edward. Taylor played a great young Jacob in Twilight, but unfortunately, he's too short and looks too young to play the part of Jacob for New Moon and Eclipse, he needs to be taller and a little bit more mature looking, but still look boyish as the book described. In short, my vote goes to Steven Strait.
  • susan
    Please do not cast Michael Copon as Jacob. If you are not going to stick with Taylor, please go with Steven Strait. He as the right height and look to compete with Rob on the big screen. Michael looks too old to play Jacob even as the older Jacob and honestly, he just doesn't the same sex appeal to go against Rob on the big screen. Steven can easily put the same sex appeal as Rob. He's already taller than Rob and he has the right look as the older Jacob, mature but yet still boyish looking. How can you cast a Power Ranger for this movie? That just killed it for me.
  • Claudia
    Taylor Lautner..ovviamente..
    Twilight anche qui in Italia è andato benissimo,complimenti..

    Non cambiate Jacob..

    un bacio..

    bye bye,italy
  • Claudia
    Taylor Lautner..ovviamente..
    Twilight anche qui in Italia è andato benissimo,complimenti..
    Non cambiate Jacob..
    un bacio..
    bye bye,italy
  • Beatrice
    taylor lautner is the best of the world!!!!!
  • #1 Jacob Fan
    you got that right! he is the bomb-diggidy!
  • Bea
    Jacob Black is TAYLOR LAUTNER!!!!!!!!!
  • Beatrice
    taylor lautner is the best of the world!!!!!
  • Bea
    Jacob Black is TAYLOR LAUTNER!!!!!!!!!
  • Kel
    I would LOVE to see Steven Strait as Jacob...I wanted him in Twilight, but I realize now he would have looked too old...but for New Moon...he would be PERFECT after Jacob goes throught the change. I mean they could keep Taylor for the pre-change stuff and switch to Steven after.
  • Kel
    I thought of Steven when reading the books too! I think he's perfect for the post-change Jacob!
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