Somehow Summit Entertainment has got it figured out. We may not all agree on Twilight, but it’s sequel, New Moon, hasn’t even begun photography yet and hype is already stirring up for the third installment of the franchise, Eclipse. This week, during an interview with THR, producers Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger hinted that the Catherine Hardwicke swap-out for Chris Weitz might not be the last. The franchise could potentially get a new director for each installment of the Twilight series. This is only still speculation of course. More casting updates and possible contenders for the new helmer in the series is provided below from Variety.
“Don’t believe everything you hear about Twilight and its sequels. Things are heating up already on the third installment, Eclipse. They haven’t even started the second one yet, New Moon. When you’ve got a robust franchise, filmmakers are eager to get on board. Word is, the Spanish director of The Orphanage, Juan Antonio Bayona, and 3:10 to Yuma helmer James Mangold are both circling the project, but Summit insists that no meetings are scheduled as yet. Both would be strong choices.
As to the last two unfilled roles in New Moon, vampires Jane and Aro, no offers have yet gone out, despite what you may have read. And the role of Leah Clearwater isn’t being filled, because according to writer Melissa Rosenberg, she isn’t in the script!”
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