Edward Cullen, Bella Swan, Jacob Black—who’s playing who and what fans think
MANILA, Philippines—December seems like ages away for people who are already anticipating the movie version of “Twilight.” Teasers and sneak peeks have spread online like vampire venom, keeping fans preoccupied for now.
We’re doing our part by giving you the 411 on the cast—who’s playing who, where you’ve seen them before and what fans think.
‘Twilight’ petition
The wait to see “Twilight” on the big screen might prove longer for Filipino fans. It is to be released worldwide in December, but “Twilight's” scheduled screening date in Manila starts on January 8, after the Metro Manila Film Festival.
Fans are begging the Ayala Cinemas to screen the movie earlier. They’ve put up a petition online, which over 3,000 Twilight fans have signed to date. To view the petition, visit http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/twilight39s-movie-release-in-the-philippines.
Alice Cullen
The character: Vampire, Edward’s “sister” who can see things before they happen The movie star: Ashley Greene Where you’ve seen her before: “Crossing Jordan,” or maybe an old episode of “Punk’d” What fans are saying online: “Personally, I like Rachel Leigh Cook better for her, but Ashley Greene is okay, I guess.” –vampires-are-forever
Jasper Hale
The character: Vampire, Edward’s “brother” who can manipulate people’s emotions The movie star: Jackson Rathbone Where you’ve seen him before: As Justin in “The OC” What fans are saying online: “He is smokin’!” –artrock07
Emmett Cullen
The character: Vampire, Edward’s very strong “brother” The movie star: Kellan Lutz Where you’ve seen him before: As Chris Macness in the series “The Comeback” What fans are saying online: “Why is he so hot?!?!?” –DyingToBeACullen
Esme Cullen
The character: Vampire, Edward’s “mother” The movie star: Elizabeth Reaser Where you’ve seen her before: As Jane Doe/Ava/Rebecca Pope in “Grey’s Anatomy,” the patient Alex Karev fell in love with What fans are saying online: “She’s very pretty, and although not exactly what I had in my head, I like her looks a lot!” –Selene Moon
Rosalie Hale
The character: Vampire, Edward’s “sister” who does not like Bella The movie star: Nikki Reed Where you’ve seen her before: As Evie Zamora in the movie “Thirteen,” which she wrote herself What fans are saying online: “Nikki = perfect.” –jm726-1
Jacob Black
The character: Bella’s childhood friend who is part of the Native American Quileute tribe The movie star: Taylor Lautner Where you’ve seen him before: As Sharkboy in The New Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D What fans are saying online: “Taylor Lautner could really be Jacob Black. I mean, yeah, he is not Native American, but he is close and I can picture him running with wolves!” –Megan
Edward Cullen
The character: The young vampire who falls in love with Bella Swan. He can read people’s minds The movie star: Rober Pattinson Where you’ve seen him before: As Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies What fans are saying online: “At first I thought he was sexy and then I decided he’s extremely creepy. It’s like I would die if he looked at me. Right now I’m trying to get over that. I think he will be good.” –Jessica
Mike Newton
The character: Bella’s classmate who has a huge crush on her The movie star: Michael Welch Where you’ve seen him before: As Luke Girardi in the series “Joan of Arcadia” and a number of other TV shows including “CSI” and “Without a Trace” What fans are saying online: “They picked the perfect Mike Newton!” –Maddie
Bella Swan
The character: The 17-year-old high school girl who young vampire Edward Cullen finds hard to resist The movie star: Kristen Stewart Where you’ve seen her before: As Jodie Foster’s daughter in Panic Room What fans are saying online: “I think she’ll be a great Bella. I don’t think anyone would be able to find the perfect Bella. After all, she’s different in all of our heads, right?” –Laura
Carlisle Cullen
The character: Vampire, doctor and Edward’s “father” The movie star: Peter Facinelli Where you’ve seen him before: As Jimmy in “Six Feet Under”, as George Malina in “Damages” and in “Scorpion King“ What fans are saying online: “No no no no no no no. NO.” –shockhorrorx
