‘Twilight’ Director Says Studio ‘Didn’t Believe’ Robert Pattinson Was Attractive Enough at First and Asked Her: ‘Can You Make This Guy Look Good?’

Ellise Shafer “Twilight” catapulted Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart to fame when it first premiered in 2008, leading the two to fruitful careers on screen. But who would play Edward Cullen and Bella Swan if the saga was rebooted today? According to Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the first “Twilight” film, Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega “would be perfect” as the star-crossed lovers.

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke is opening up about the actors who would play the lead roles in the fantasy film if a reboot happened now.

Robert Pattinson landed a star-making role playing Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise. However, he almost wasn’t cast over concerns he wasn’t attractive enough for the part.

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke is revealing why the studio was initially hesitant to cast Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen.

Robert Pattinson opened up in a new interview.

Emerald Fennell’s dark comedy Saltburn takes a massive jump from to over 1,500 screens today as Bradley Cooper’s Maestro, Hayao Miyazaki’s latest The Boy and the Heron, animated They Shot The Piano Player and other festival favorites launch awards season runs this Thanksgiving specialty weekend.

Robert Pattinson‘s birthday turned into a mini Twilight reunion!

Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson have been one of the most fan-favorite couples for a minute.

Um… WHAT?!

Earlier this year, there was a mini Twilight party at Robert Pattinson‘s birthday party!

love interest (and former boyfriend) Robert Pattinson’s birthday just for fun.It was a full-on Twi-union as Stewart showed up without an invitation (though she did ask permission to come in) to ’s 37th birthday gathering, where she was shocked to find Catherine Hardwicke, .“When walked into Rob’s birthday she’s like, ‘Catherine? Rob’s birthday? What’s going on?’ I go, ‘I kinda crashed it with Toni.’ And she goes, ‘Well, I crashed it too,’” Hardwicke revealed during a recent podcast interview, . Toni in this case is Toni Colette, who is friends with Hardwicke and recently finished working with Pattinson.Hardwicke said of the impromptu reunion, revealed on Josh Horowitz’s , “It was just like, ‘Oh, my God!’ We all hugged each other—like, this is so crazy and cool,” adding that Pattinson “of course” welcomed his ex to his party, as “he’s such a lovely person.”It’s so nice to hear that the exes are on good terms, as they went through a lot during their time as a couple and as the coleads of a major franchise.

almost had a different Edward Cullen. “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke revealed Monday that Robert Pattinson almost lost out on the iconic role due to the fact he wasn’t hot enough at the time. “When he came over to my house, he had black bangs for hair and was kind of out of shape because he was hanging out at the pub all the time,” Hardwicke, 68, told the “Watchalong” podcast.

Suki Waterhouse has shown off her growing baby bump after she announced her pregnancy during a performance at Corona Capital Festival in Mexico City. The Daisy Jones and the Six star, 31, took to Instagram following the concert, where she posed with pal Georgia May Jagger and proudly showed off her blossoming bump.

Robert Pattinson is known as a heartthrob in Hollywood following his shot to stardom after starring in the Twilight saga. However, the film’s director Catherine Hardwicke is now revealing that the studio behind the franchise was not always Team Pattinson for the role of Edward and expressed concern over his looks during the casting process.

Suki Waterhouse confirmed her pregnancy over the weekend and now she’s sharing a new baby bump selfie!

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Christopher Nolan made headlines earlier this month when he took a playful jab at streaming platforms while discussing the upcoming home release of “Oppenheimer.” The atomic bomb drama, which grossed a staggering $950 million in theaters worldwide, is hitting Blu-ray and other digital platforms this month. Nolan said at a recent “Oppenheimer” screening that it’s important to own the film on Blu-ray so that “no evil streaming service can come steal it from you.” “It was a joke when I said it. But nothing’s a joke when it’s transcribed onto the internet,” Nolan recently told The Washington Post in a follow-up interview.

If you didn’t see the news, Robert Pattinson is going to be a dad!

Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson are expecting! The “Daisy Jones & The Six” actress announced she’s pregnant while performing onstage at Corona Capital Festival in Mexico City on Sunday.In a fan video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Waterhouse — dressed in a glittery pink minidress — teased the baby news to the audience.“I’m extra sparkly today because I thought it might distract you from something else that’s going on,” she said. “I’m not sure if it’s working.”The crowd then erupted in applause as she began her next song.Waterhouse, 31, and Pattinson, 37, have been romantically linked since 2018.

Suki Waterhouse has revealed she’s expecting her first child with boyfriend Robert Pattinson.The actor and singer announced the news while performing at the Corona Capital Festival on Sunday (November 19) in Mexico City.Speaking during the performance, Waterhouse said she was wearing an “extra sparkly” outfit in order to distract from her bump.“I’m extra sparkly today because I thought it might distract you from something else that’s going on,” Waterhouse said while opening up her jacket.“I’m not sure if it’s working,” she joked, to cheers from the crowd.

Suki Waterhouse appeared to confirm the pregnancy rumours that have been following her in recent weeks, as she took to the stage at Corona Capital Festival in Mexico City.The Daisy Jones and the Six star, 31, has been in a relationship with actor Robert Pattinson since 2018, although they have kept their romance largely out of the spotlight. Video footage from the recent concert saw Suki don a sparkling pink mini dress and and fluffy pink jacket, as she appeared to show off her blossoming baby bump. Speaking to the audience, Suki quipped: "I thought I'd wear something sparkly today to distract you from something else I've got going on" as she pointed to her stomach.