Delving into The Twilight Saga – in book and film form – is considered a rite of passage for teens growing up in the mid-2000s. The sheer angst emitted on screen was enough to make teeny-bopper audiences swoon. Team Edward vs Team Jacob was the debate of the decade, where a brooding young Robert Pattinson and the (often shirtless) Taylor Lautner were the objects of many’s desires.
Now, in a world where almost every new project is a reboot or spinoff, the beloved Vampire franchise is making its way to the silver screens. Yep, a ‘Twilight TV show’ is said to be in the early stages of development – and here’s everything you need to know.
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Is there going to be a Twilight TV series?
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter in April 2023, confirmed sources have said the adaptation is in very early development at Lionsgate.
These sources have also revealed Erik Feig, co-president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, and Wyck Godfrey, co-partner of Temple Hill Entertainment (producers of all five Twilight films and The Maze Runner) will be executive producing the project.
Series author Stephanie Meyer is also expected to be involved in the series.
As of yet, writer/s and streaming networks are yet to be confirmed.
Will the original cast return for the Twilight TV Show?
The five-film Twilight franchise was a major commercial success. Grossing over $3.4 billion worldwide, quirks and all, the series is still beloved almost 15 years after it was first released.
Catapulting Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan), Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen), and Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black) to immediate fame, the pop-culture phenomenon amassed a devoted fandom. As early stepping stones for their careers in Hollywood, it’s likely that the original actors won’t reprise their roles.
Peter Facinelli has indicated some interest in returning to the project in some capacity, telling The Messenger: “I’m hoping I can do a cameo in Twilight. … Carlisle is, like, 300 years old, [but] I don’t look over 250, right?”
Although the original cast may not be joining the show, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke recently revealed her dream casting for the spin-off and we can definitely see her vision.
On an episode of the Watchalong podcast, she revealed Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega “would be perfect.”
“He’s amazing. He probably would be Edward today,” she said of the Aussie actor.
“I do think there’s a lot of really cool young actors,” she added when musing over what actress could step in. “You just mentioned Jenna Ortega,” she continued. “She’s amazing.”
What will the Twilight TV Show be about?
At this stage, we don’t know if the new project will be a full “reboot” of the original movies, following the same plot but with different actors, or if it will be an offshoot, delving into new storylines and characters of Forks, Washingtin.
When first announcing the news in early 2023, The Hollywood Reporter suggested writer Sinead Daly was in discussions with the studio about the format and whether it would be a direct adaption of the books or a new concept all together.
Where to watch Twilight
We are still quite some time away from the new show, with no further details being released. In the meantime, you can re-watch the original franchise on Binge.
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