Twilight: a new animated series based on the bestseller. All we know about the project
5 september 2024 в 02:37
How much time has passed since the release of the «Twilight» movies? Some time. Better get ready, because «Twilight» is getting an update. A TV series based on the bestsellers by Stephanie Meyer is in the works.
The first «Twilight» book was released in 2005 and spawned three sequels. The «Twilight» series has sold over 160 million copies worldwide. Although almost 20 years have passed since the release of the first book, the love for «Twilight» has not faded.
You probably have many questions about the upcoming animated series «Twilight». Fans of «Twilight», do not fear. Hollywood Life has gathered everything we already know about the series, possible spin-offs, and more.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the «Twilight» TV series is in «early development» through Lionsgate Television in 2023. The book series was first adapted in 2008 with the movie «Twilight», starring Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, and Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black. The film was a huge success, earning over $ 407 million at the box office, and catapulted the actors to stardom. The success of «Twilight» led to the «Twilight Saga» film series, consisting of five films in total, with «Breaking Dawn» split into two parts.
In September 2024, it was confirmed that the show will be an animated series. According to Variety, the series will be based on Stephanie’s 2020 book «Midnight Sun», telling the story of «Twilight» from Edward’s point of view. The publication also reported that Stephanie will serve as an executive producer of the series, with Lionsgate TV producing it.
Sinead Daly will write the script. According to THR, Sinead worked with Lionsgate TV to «determine what the specific approach to 'Twilight' will be and whether it will be a retelling of Meyer’s books or another deviation».
The animated show was given a straight-to-series order from Netflix. So viewers can expect the show to appear on the streaming platform upon its release.
Since the series will be animated, roles like Bella, Edward, Jacob, and others will likely be played by new actors. The latest report did not mention any casting news.
Back in 2018, Robert Pattinson expressed interest in reprising his role as Edward. «I literally was talking to my agent about it. I’m ready to play 17 at a moment’s notice. I’ve got my Botox out already», - he joked in an interview with Variety.
Taylor Lautner admitted he wouldn’t mind returning to the role of Jacob Black. «He's a good character that’s easy to love, so I would never say no to that», - he said in an interview with E! News in 2022. «Because it’s Jacob Black. He’s a nice guy».
The actor also shared where he thinks Jacob would be in 10 years after the last «Twilight Saga» movie. «Happy ever after with Renesmee, because that’s how I ended it», - he said. «And yeah, he’s a pretty loyal guy».
Catherine Hardwicke, the director of the first «Twilight» movie, exclusively told Hollywood Life about the possible «Midnight Sun» movie. «I think it could be great. It was fun because when we started working on 'Twilight', she wrote the first five chapters of that book», - Catherine said in 2020. «So she told Robert [Pattinson] and me about it and said, 'Would you like to read this? Maybe it will help Rob as he develops his character'. We read those five chapters, which of course eventually leaked. So everyone could read it. I think it’s fascinating when you see it from a completely different perspective. I think it’s great».
That same year, the author also revealed that she is working on two more books about «Twilight». «There are two more books in the world that I want to write», - she told USA Today. «I have their plan and I think I’ve written the first chapter, so I know they exist. I’m not ready to do it right now, I want to do something completely new», - she said. «For me, a lot will be new»
The first «Twilight» book was released in 2005 and spawned three sequels. The «Twilight» series has sold over 160 million copies worldwide. Although almost 20 years have passed since the release of the first book, the love for «Twilight» has not faded.
You probably have many questions about the upcoming animated series «Twilight». Fans of «Twilight», do not fear. Hollywood Life has gathered everything we already know about the series, possible spin-offs, and more.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the «Twilight» TV series is in «early development» through Lionsgate Television in 2023. The book series was first adapted in 2008 with the movie «Twilight», starring Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, and Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black. The film was a huge success, earning over $ 407 million at the box office, and catapulted the actors to stardom. The success of «Twilight» led to the «Twilight Saga» film series, consisting of five films in total, with «Breaking Dawn» split into two parts.
In September 2024, it was confirmed that the show will be an animated series. According to Variety, the series will be based on Stephanie’s 2020 book «Midnight Sun», telling the story of «Twilight» from Edward’s point of view. The publication also reported that Stephanie will serve as an executive producer of the series, with Lionsgate TV producing it.
Sinead Daly will write the script. According to THR, Sinead worked with Lionsgate TV to «determine what the specific approach to 'Twilight' will be and whether it will be a retelling of Meyer’s books or another deviation».
The animated show was given a straight-to-series order from Netflix. So viewers can expect the show to appear on the streaming platform upon its release.
Since the series will be animated, roles like Bella, Edward, Jacob, and others will likely be played by new actors. The latest report did not mention any casting news.
Back in 2018, Robert Pattinson expressed interest in reprising his role as Edward. «I literally was talking to my agent about it. I’m ready to play 17 at a moment’s notice. I’ve got my Botox out already», - he joked in an interview with Variety.
Taylor Lautner admitted he wouldn’t mind returning to the role of Jacob Black. «He's a good character that’s easy to love, so I would never say no to that», - he said in an interview with E! News in 2022. «Because it’s Jacob Black. He’s a nice guy».
The actor also shared where he thinks Jacob would be in 10 years after the last «Twilight Saga» movie. «Happy ever after with Renesmee, because that’s how I ended it», - he said. «And yeah, he’s a pretty loyal guy».
Catherine Hardwicke, the director of the first «Twilight» movie, exclusively told Hollywood Life about the possible «Midnight Sun» movie. «I think it could be great. It was fun because when we started working on 'Twilight', she wrote the first five chapters of that book», - Catherine said in 2020. «So she told Robert [Pattinson] and me about it and said, 'Would you like to read this? Maybe it will help Rob as he develops his character'. We read those five chapters, which of course eventually leaked. So everyone could read it. I think it’s fascinating when you see it from a completely different perspective. I think it’s great».
That same year, the author also revealed that she is working on two more books about «Twilight». «There are two more books in the world that I want to write», - she told USA Today. «I have their plan and I think I’ve written the first chapter, so I know they exist. I’m not ready to do it right now, I want to do something completely new», - she said. «For me, a lot will be new»
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