Acting411 has updated the casting information for New Moon and Eclipse. You might have a shot at an extras spot, but unless you have a professional agent other positions are much less likely. Linkage:

New Moon Auditions

Eclipse Auditions

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You guys made abundantly clear in the comments of our recent post about the possibility of sugar-coated Disney stars Vanessa Hudgens or Brenda Song starring in New Moon as Leah that they’re not right for the part of Leah. Another voice joins the fray, over at MTV:

I thought to myself, “Disney Channel Stars? Miley Cyrus? Nope. Ashley Tisdale? I hope not. Selena Gomez? Possible. Vanessa Hudgens? No way. She can’t go from “High School Musical” to “Twilight?” She can’t be that lucky.”

Apparently, she might be.

The girl who’s made boys go gaga in all three High School Musicals (HSM) (and in those naughty pictures too) is rumored to be one of the top two contenders. Who’s the other hopeful? The super-cute and super-funny Brenda Song! You might know her as the spoiled and not so very smart London Tipton alongside Ashley Tisdale in Disney’s “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.”

If you ask me, neither of these gals are good picks. As for Brenda, I love her. She’s cute, funny, and makes the Asian in me sing with glee and glow with pride at how successful she’s been as a Disney Channel star; but, she’s no Leah.

Why would Vanessa – one of the stars of HSM – opt for a minor character? Even though the film is destined to be another mega hit, does she really need this role that badly? Plus, I can’t picture Gabriella Montez running around the woods growling at people.

Who Should Play Leah Clearwater In ‘New Moon’? An MTV Staffer Weighs In

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MTV’s Kim Stoltz has this quick look at some of 2009’s most anticipated movies, including New Moon.

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Hot off the presses…..well, Stephenie Meyer’s site that is……

Good news about New Moon from 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

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

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Here are the first set of casting calls for New Moon, courtesy SpoilerTV, who also indicate that filming starts in Vancouver during March (spoilers ahead)–

Quileute:

• Sam Uley: 20 years old, he is a tall, strong Quileute Indian with cropped hair and a fierce expression, he is the leader of the wolf pack.
• Jared and Paul: 17 and 18 years old, respectively. They are Quileute Indians, friends of Sam’s, with cropped hair, sleeveless shirts and cut offs. They watch Bella with ferocity in their eyes. They are in the wolf pack.
• Embry Call: 16 years old, he is a tall, thin, laid back Quileute Indian with chin-length black hair. He is Jacob’s friend and eventually becomes a wolf.
• Quil Ateara: 16 years old, he is a short, stocky, feisty Quileute Indian with short black hair. Also Jacob’s friend, he is the last one to morph into a wolf.
• Emily: 20 years old, she is a beautiful Quileute Indian with a long dark face. She is Sam’s girlfriend. One half of her face has been mangled with scars and lines and a twisted mouth and a pulled eye.
• Harry Clearwater: 46 years old, he is a stout Quileute Indian with dark braids, a protruding stomach and a kind face. He is part of the search party for Bella, and then later for the “monster” in the woods.

Italy/Vampires:

• Marcus and Caius: Volturi, the equivalent of vampire royalty, they are fierce killers. They are dressed in rich silk robes, each with long hair that falls loose around their face and they have translucent, onion-like white skin.
• Felix: 20’s, a stunningly handsome hooded figure with unsettling burgundy-red eyes, he is one of the Volturi guards. Felix is large, tall, and thick and very dangerous.
• Demetri: 20’s, also a Volturi guard, Demetri is slender and elegant….he is more gracious than Felix, but no less dangerous.
• Jane: A slender and petite young woman, hooded, with a Botticelli angel-like face, she is also a Volturi guard. Jane has crimson irises. Demetri and Felix are three times the size of her but are terrified of her.
• Alec: Jane’s twin brother and a member of the Volturi guards.
• Heidi: A beautiful vampire who leads a group of tourists. She gives a flirtatious smile to Demetri.

Notably absent is Leah and Aro, as Jennifer at TwiCrackAddict points out–have they already been cast? (Picture: Detail from Botticelli’s Venus)

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