Some people are excited to see Benicio del Toro, while others are talking about the newest “Narnia” character. Personally, I’m more curious to see what Catherine Hardwicke and her “Twilight” team do with Taylor Lautner, an actor who could someday join Lon Chaney and Jason Bateman as the greatest werewolves of all time.
Our interview with Lautner just went live, so be sure to read up on his breakdown of Jacob Black, his new driving skills, and an eagerness to get half-naked. As any Twilighter would expect, the 16-year-old star is eager to film the proposed sequels that would greatly expand his role by putting him into some hairy situations.
“The coolest thing about being a werewolf in the second film, if that were to happen, is to be shirtless; that would be pretty fun,” he laughed, thinking about his Portland surroundings. “It would definitely be chilly.”
“[Jacob's angry werewolf side] is not like me in real life; I’m like Jacob’s Native American side,” he explained. “I’m very friendly, outgoing, energetic and easy to talk to. But playing the werewolf side, where he’s holding all this anger and stuff inside him, that’d be very different for me. I love to challenge myself as an actor.”
Although some Twilighters have voiced concerns that Lautner isn’t big enough to portray Jacob in the other books, the actor promises he’ll be hitting the gym as soon as “New Moon” gets the green light.
“In the first one, he’s just regular and lanky and not crazy,” a determined Lautner explained. “But I’m sure after this one, I will be working out, eating my protein, and staying away from the ice cream and the sugar.”
As for the look of the transformed werewolves, he said: “I’ve been curious about that; I’m sure I’ll hear about it before I leave, but I haven’t heard anything yet…I’m curious to see what that’s going to look like.”
Alright, Twilighters, now that you’ve heard Taylor talk about his character, this week’s Twilight Tuesday is an obvious one: Are you Team Edward, Team Jacob, or Team Switzerland?
May 20th, 2008 at 9:05 am
i in team edward sorry jacob but edward gots all the goods.
May 20th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Oh, I’m definitely Team Edward, but Taylor Lautner has grown on me. I was hesitant at first, should there be sequels. As for now, he fits the look of Jacob Black perfectly. And I’m positive that there are thousands of screaming fangirls, Pro-Jacob, that are going crazy that he said that great line from Eclipse. Wonderful interview, Larry!
May 20th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Sorry Taylor, but i´m in Team Edward/Pattinson jeje. Thank you Larry for the “Twilight Tuesday”
Kisses from Spain
May 20th, 2008 at 9:16 am
The first time I read through the Twilight series I was team Edward, the second time I was team Jacob… so I am now split (the cause of many sleepless nights
Can I head up team Yummy Twilight Dudes?
May 20th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Team Edward for Bella all the way. But I think Jacob is a cutie and will get his very own girl in the end (just NOT Bella, cuz she’s taken!)
May 20th, 2008 at 9:22 am
I’ve been always Team Edward, but after reading eclipse I’m Team Switzerland… I’m sorry but I refuse to be affected by territorial disputes between mythical creatures…
May 20th, 2008 at 9:24 am
Team Jacob all the way
May 20th, 2008 at 9:25 am
I am so team Edward! Jacob does annoy me a bit but only the fact that he is trying to take Bella from Edward. I still love the character Jacob but I love to pin them againt each other in my mind! So if there would be a fight Edward would win hand down! GO TEAM EDWARD!
May 20th, 2008 at 9:28 am
Omg, who cares about stupid Jacob. Bring back Robert and Kristen!!! You’re slacking, Larry!!
May 20th, 2008 at 9:29 am
TEAM EDWARD!!!!
May 20th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Team Edward all the way!!!!!!!! You would have to be crazy to not love Edward! EDWARD ROCKS!!!!!!!!!! GO TEAM EDWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 20th, 2008 at 9:29 am
TEAM EDWARD CULLEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jacobers are wishful thinkers who like Jacob, should let it go. I have to admit that Jacob makes me nervous in terms of Breaking Dawn but I think Stephenie is smart enough to know where 70% of her fans stand! Regardless of that outcome, I don’t see Jacob having his own book. Lol. Im happy for Taylor though, I LOVE HIM AS JACOB. I just hate Jacob the character. Im glad Taylor knows he’s crazy!
May 20th, 2008 at 9:31 am
TEAM EDWARD!!
May 20th, 2008 at 9:32 am
I’m team Edward all the way! Jacob has fleas! :p I
May 20th, 2008 at 9:35 am
TEAM EDWARD! Sorry Jacob, but I just don’t like anything interfearing with Bella & Edwards destiny. They are meant to be together, & I just hope in BD that Jacob stays out of their way
May 20th, 2008 at 9:35 am
TEAM EDWARD!!! But I don’t hate Jake he is so wondrful and all but I’m with the vamps. GO COLD ONES!!
May 20th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Always was and always will be: TEAM EDWARD!!!!
FOREVER AND EVER!!!
But Taylor is cute though
May 20th, 2008 at 9:43 am
TEAM EDWARD!
May 20th, 2008 at 9:49 am
TEAM EDWARD/ROBERT!!!
I love the Jacob character. I think he is necessary and a great part of the books, and after the interview, I have definitely warmed to Taylor Lautner as Jacob!
But like Bella, my heart belongs to Edward.
May 20th, 2008 at 9:52 am
I’ve been always been Team Edward, but after reading Eclipse, I’m Team Switzerland… I’m sorry, but I
refuse to be affected by territorial disputes between mythical creatures…
May 20th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Im Team Switzerland as i love them both! but if i had to choose im afraid I’m with the vampires with Team Edward Jacob cant compete
Loved the video curious as to why hes so keen to get half naked though
not that i mind hehe
gotta love Twilight Tuesdays
May 20th, 2008 at 9:54 am
As Much as i love Taylor, and hate Jacob (sorry!), I’m still on Team Edward…he’s dazzled me in it.
May 20th, 2008 at 9:57 am
I am team Switzerland when it comes to the books. Edward is charming, unique and beautiful and will absolutely take your breath away, but he is very serious and careful. Jacob is charming in his own way. He has a great since of humor, which is even shown when he is the werewolf and he’s with Bella and he gives her kind of a wolfy grin with his tongue hanging out. Also he doesnt have to be as careful as Edward, he can really kiss Bella, which he does, and she liked it.
I’m team Bella, because she loves them both.
May 20th, 2008 at 10:02 am
I am Team Edward! But, I really love that Taylor Lautner is playing Jacob! I think he’ll do an excellent job! Thanks for Twilight Tuesdays Larry! And go TwilightMoms!
May 20th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Team Edward Cullen!!!
Bella ♥ Edward!!
And stop giving us this Jacob garbage on Twilight Tuesdays. No one cares. We want Edward and Bella!!!
May 20th, 2008 at 10:03 am
TEAM EDWARD all the way!!
But I do love Jacob and his contribution to the story. I actually really liked New Moon. Jacob is a wonderful character. Taylor is growing on me as Jacob. It will be interesting to see if he can really bulk up enough if the other movies end up being made. I wish him the best of luck!
May 20th, 2008 at 10:04 am
awww….Taylor!
still, I’m so totally and completely TEAM EDWARD… but Taylor’s so cute and I think he’s perfect for the Jacob role! he might even make me like Jacob for a change
May 20th, 2008 at 10:06 am
If both boys were completely normal human beings and not mythical creatures, I would probably be Team Jacob just because he is SO good for Bella. She’s so happy with him. Edward is more of an addiction.
BUUUUUUT….since they’re not, I’m totally Team Edward. She wont get her face ripped off with him.
May 20th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Well I am mostly on team EDWARD. but….there are a few times when i absolutly LOVE JACOB….its very hard to deside….when edward is all strict and stuff i dont really like him….and i love jacob….but other wise i love edward….I KNOW MIX THEM TOGETHER AND MAKE THE MOST PERFECT PERSON IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SWITZERLAND LEANING TOWARD EDWARD MOST OF THE TIME
May 20th, 2008 at 10:06 am
I’m to 100 percent Team Jacob!!
Because Jake is lovely and strong…and SOOOO hot! xP
Taylor isn’t a good choice for jacob…He IS Jacob!!!!The first time I see him,I was thinking:”Oh no.That isn’t Jake.”But then I saw some other Pics and now I’m thinking that he is perfect.Better then Perfect.
I Love his smile and his laugh…
Go Taylor Go!
sry for my BAD english xP
May 20th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Ah! How do I choose? I love Edward soooo much, but Jacob has really grown on me!
I declare team Switzerland!
[tho, Edward & Bella better stay together....Jacob's gonna imprint on someone] [not bella]
May 20th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Well I am mostly on team EDWARD. but….there are a few times when i absolutly LOVE JACOB….its very hard to deside….when edward is all strict and stuff i dont really like him….and i love jacob….but other wise i love edward….I KNOW MIX THEM TOGETHER AND MAKE THE MOST PERFECT PERSON IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SWITZERLAND LEANING TOWARD EDWARD MOST OF THE TIME
May 20th, 2008 at 10:10 am
I’m Team Edward,of course.
I love you,Larry!And Taylor is amazing.
May 20th, 2008 at 10:10 am
I am mostly on team EDWARD. but….there are a few times when i absolutly LOVE JACOB….its very hard to deside….when edward is all strict and stuff i dont really like him….and i love jacob….but other wise i love edward….I KNOW MIX THEM TOGETHER AND MAKE THE MOST PERFECT PERSON IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SWITZERLAND LEANING TOWARD EDWARD MOST OF THE TIME
May 20th, 2008 at 10:11 am
And it’s NOT 70% that are TeamEdward. It’s 95%. Stephenie even said so herself.
May 20th, 2008 at 10:13 am
i wanted to say TEAM SWITZERLAND because i dont really hate Jacob but he’s kinda annoying in ECLIPSE, you know he’s pushing bella to realize that she actually loves him.. its annoying and pushy!
but… after much deliberation… i gotta admit my feelings for Edward is stronger!
so…
TEAM EDWARD all the way… there’s this question in livejournal- lion_lamb community! (do you think Edward loves Bella more than she loves him?) my answer… he does in my opinion… that’s enough to make me want edward for bella more!!
May 20th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Team Edward!! But Taylor is cute
May 20th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Go Team Edward! *waves flag*
May 20th, 2008 at 10:19 am
I’m all three! I was Team Edward the FIRST time I read Eclipse and then when I read it for the FOURTH time I decided I liked Jake better. So, I guess I’ll just go neutral and say that I am Team Switzerland. =]
May 20th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Found the link to the interview at Lexicon. Jacob is sort of cool, but it’s Team Edward, of course. I have the shirt to prove it!
May 20th, 2008 at 10:20 am
as much as i love that taylor will be playing jacob, i am totally TEAM EDWARD :D!
May 20th, 2008 at 10:21 am
FIRE AND ICE…..WHO SAYS I HAVE TO CHOOSE? ha ha You’re going to be GREAT Taylor! Looking forward to DEC 12th!!
May 20th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Team Switzerland, I can’t help it, I love them both (but I am secretly hoping that Edward wins in the end, shh don’t tell anyone).
May 20th, 2008 at 10:23 am
I am TEAM EDWARD/ROB!! I love this guy!! Larry, Please show more of Rob in the near future! He is definately a heartthrob!
May 20th, 2008 at 10:23 am
I love them both. Team Switzerland
May 20th, 2008 at 10:24 am
TEAM JACOB!
May 20th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Alright this is a hard choice so I’m going for TEAM SWITZERLAND!!!
May 20th, 2008 at 10:25 am
I’m Team Jacob all the way and loving the Lautner interviews. XD Thanks, MTV!
May 20th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Team Edward all the way baby!!!! Though Taylor is pretty hot
May 20th, 2008 at 10:26 am
TEAM CEDWARD ALL THE WAY!!!!