Casting of Twilight: Do You Think It's Perfect?

on November 18, 2009 at 3:00 PM

What would Twilight be without Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner? Would Bella be as good of a "Bella Swan" and would Edward be able to live up to the "Edward Cullen" in the books?

The ladies in the Twilight: No Holds Barred (ADULT Discussion of the Saga) group held some discussions on the casting choices and had some interesting responses:

xxLukesMamaxx says, "I really wish they would have considered Alexis Bledel for the part. I kind of thought of her as I read the books."

Quadmom2005 can't picture anyone else other than Rob playing Edward, "If asked before I saw the movie, I would have said Tom Welling. He has to be the prettiest man on the planet with absolutely perfect features. Not the sexiest, but definitely the prettiest. So..dunno, maybe him if I were imagining someone in the role BEFORE Rob nailed it.

Alliesmom_07: "When it first came out, I said toa friend of mine that Hayden Christensen would have been a good Edward. I think that he would have the ability to be all broody and sexy."

The producer of New Moon, Wyck Godfrey, gives us some insight on the casting process and how they were able to find the perfect Bella and Edward.

Check out the interview here.

What do you think about the cast's chemistry? Do you think Kristen, Robert, and Taylor are a good Bella, Edward, and Jacob? If not, who do you think would have been a better pick?

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Comments (18)

PinkSodaPop

on Nov 18, 2009 at 3:31 PM

I love the chemistry! --- I think this cast is fantastic, because you can tell they all get along well IRL, and that makes for a really special relationship on screen!

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navyma23

on Nov 18, 2009 at 3:47 PM

I can't stand Kristen Stewart. I wish they would have cast someone else. I think Edward could also have been cast better.

Mama0f3grlz

on Nov 18, 2009 at 7:08 PM

I loved the character of Edward in the books but Robert Pattinson ruined him for me. I can't stand the constipated looks on his face. Kristen Stewart is a perfect Bella but reminds me of all the things I hate about her. lol She stutters terribly, like she can't spit her words out. I wanna slap the back of her head and see if that helps. I LOVE Taylor as Jacob, he is cute as a button and fits the part perfectly.

mupt02

on Nov 18, 2009 at 9:34 PM

I was hesitant about Robert Pattinson when I first heard that it was going to be him. But, after seeing him, I think he is great.

I am scared to see Dakota Fanning. I picture Jane as definitely older and more mature than 15. That's the one that I am worried about.

sodapple

on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:23 PM

a better Edward would have been nice, but we are stuck with him lol =-D

LuminousMom

on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:38 PM

I am not a fan of the movies but I hate that Kristen Stewart girl.. shes slack jawed and IMO a HORRIBLE actor and she fails miserably at beign any form of charismatic in interviews... I agree Alexis Bledel would have been a nice choice. My friend assures me she (Kristen) is right for the roll, but as an outsider looking in... she annoys the crap out of me. I have no opinion on the rest of it, except that I find it disgusting grown women are drooling over an underage boy (the wolf kid)

vegepunkstr

on Nov 19, 2009 at 10:13 AM

I think Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are both horrible actors!! I loved loved reading the books but those 2 just ruined the movies for me.

trishasjunebug

on Nov 19, 2009 at 11:50 AM

I think it all fits together perfectly, I think that they all pretty much fit their characters well. I do love the books more, but I'm that way with most every book/movie. I'm really excited to see New Moon this weekend!

Parksey27

on Nov 21, 2009 at 3:17 PM

I think Rob Pattinson is the perfect Edward. His portrayal of Edward is spot on for me. I love the rest of the cast as well, though sometimes I wonder about Kristen Stewart's portrayal of Bella, but I can't think of anyone else so....