Posted by: T Y | February 19, 2008

Twilight Movie: Meet the Cullens

There’s a reason why I’m so euphoric today: the announcement of the official Cullen family cast!

The Cullen family:

Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen
Peter Facinelli as Carlisle
Elizabeth Reaser as Esme
Jackson Rathbone as Jasper
Nikki Reed as Rosalie
Ashley Green as Alice
Kellan Lutz as Emmett

Here are the publicity photos courtesy of Summit Entertainment and Stephenie Meyer’s website.

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Since I’ve never formed my own casting opinions prior to the announcement of the Twilight movie, I’m incredibly satisfied with the casting decision. There’s a lot of not-so-kind words circulating around the net about Robert Pattinson’s resemblance or lack of resemblance to Edward Cullen. From the photos, he definitely looks like Edward; he’s got the bronze hair and alabaster skin thing down. I’m totally convinced!

As for the rest of the Cullen family, some of the faces may differ from my own version. But props to the make-up and hair people for making the actor/actresses resemble the book description. I’m especially blown away by Emmett and Esme: they are dead-on with how I’ve imagined them. Peter Facinelli as Carlisle Cullen looks a little like a blonde Tom Cruise in the first picture, but I’ll ignore that disturbing factor and just go with it.

And let’s not forget Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, a casting decision that I’m ecstatic about. The studio hasn’t released any more publicity photos of Stewart as Bella, so I’m dying to see her in character.

About a month ago, Summit Entertainment was holding an open casting call for the role of Jacob Black. Nothing more has been said about their progress, so I’m on the edge of my seat in danger of falling off. When will they announce the casting of Jacob? Anticipation of this magnitude is cruel. I love Jacob Black. Casting directors, please don’t disappoint me!

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In the T.V world they say the formula for success is to employ the young and good-looking. My goodness, this should be a hit!

I am so old I can’t remember back that far, but every so often I enjoy cruising over here. I say it without jealousy or envy, ’cause I have had a great life, but I have to admit you guys are so young and enthusiastic it is fun to read.

I always told my children I enjoyed being young, so I sure ain’t gonna deny them the pleasure of the same. However, I did counsel them to be young and have fun, but also be responsible. So, you kids enjoy. Will check in every so often.

Dr. B

drtombibey.wordpress.com

By: drtombibey on February 20, 2008
at 2:43 am

I think Robert is perfect as Edward. Doesn’t he just command your attention in these pictures. I know it’s partly because of the way he’s shot in the foreground, but it’s definitely because of his looks as well. And I’ve seen him act in movies other than Harry Potter and I KNOW he will nail this role!

The other cast - well, I’m a little disappointed. As you said, Emmett and Esme are ok. Even Alice could possibly be alright. But Rosalie, Carlisle and especially Jasper are bloody awful!

By: Astrid on February 20, 2008
at 5:50 am

Wow, this cast looks good. Really good. Alice and Emmett almost exactly as I pictured them. And I have to admit Robert does really look the part here. As for the rest of the cast, they may not be what my mind conjured up but it definitely looks promising. I’m so excited!

I love Jacob too! I was hoping Steven Strait would get the role but I don’t know anything about it yet coz I’ve been avoiding the site. I’m only halfway through Eclipse and I don’t want to run into any spoilers.

On another note, you were right about my assumptions about Bella. I’m liking her even less since New Moon and it really irritates me the way she treats Jacob. I hope they portray her better in the movie, but then that would mean not being true to the book…

By: mems on February 20, 2008
at 12:13 pm

drtombibey: Thanks! Does that mean you’re going to watch the movie when it comes out? It’s never too late to be young or at least feel young. I, myself, am having too much fun being young to grow up now! I dunno if this is a good thing or a bad thing.

Astrid: I’m not so thrilled about Carlisle and Jasper either, but I’m just going to accept it as official and go with the flow. I’m keeping an open mind. Although I haven’t seen them in films, I have high expectations about their acting ability.

mems: Steven Strait would be my first choice, but I think they might be looking for an unknown for Jacob. I’m really counting on them doing a great job for the Jacob role, because if the actor sucks, I will be devastated. I repeat, Devastated.
And I too really wished Bella enjoyed her time with Jacob more in New Moon. But she doesn’t irritate me that much. I kept wondering however, why can’t she just have fun!

By: T Y on February 20, 2008
at 2:07 pm

I’m really pleased with the cast. I was a little skeptical about Robert beforehand, but he’s starting to grow on me now that he looks more like Edward. Although, I agree with the previous comments about Jasper…one of my friends said it looks like he has an “ill-fitted wig.” But, I’ll try to wait until we get to see them in action before making any assumptions…their acting abilities might compensate for their looks.

By: francinen on February 20, 2008
at 8:48 pm

francinen: hahahaha, Jasper does look like he has an ill-fitting wig. He also looks a bit Ambercrombie & Fitch for my taste, but I’m trying my best not to judge. Besides, I don’t think he has many lines in the first book, so it should be okay if he’s not a great actor.

By: T Y on February 21, 2008
at 8:40 am

Hey kid, Yeah I’ll probably take it in. Keep me posted on the blog.

There was an old beach music song we sang as kids: “Be young, be foolish, be happy.” I’m old but still going strong.

Favorite old person story here:

Social worker checking an elderly lady into the nursing home: “So, how was your childhood?”

Patient reply: “So far, so good.”

You keep being young just as long as you can.

See ya,

Dr. B

drtombibey.wordpress.com

By: drtombibey on February 21, 2008
at 12:21 pm

WOW, thanks for posting these photos - I had no idea they were out in cyberspace. I can’t wait to see this movie and think that the cast is (no pun intended) dead on!

By: Stephanie on February 22, 2008
at 11:31 am

I like the cast and everything but im worried about who there gonna choose for Jacob becasue if they make a second movie hes gonna have to grow alot before they make it.

By: Heather on February 22, 2008
at 7:07 pm

I thought the series looked a little morbid. Don’t you think?

By: ruthanna on February 24, 2008
at 9:48 am

they did a HORRIBLE job on casting.
Edward should be HOTTERRR

By: joona on February 25, 2008
at 9:41 pm

I liked how they casted Edward. He has this presence about him that makes a shiver go down your spine.

By: Ruthanna on February 26, 2008
at 10:01 am

I agree Ruthanna…. I have addicted all my friends to Twilight series and they believe that Edward should be hotter. But i’m willing to wait…

I also really like the casting for Alice and Esme. And Francinen is right about jasper’s hair (lol)

I LOVE these books sooooooo much that i really hope they make a totally rockin’ movie!!!!!!!!!!

By: HillBill on February 28, 2008
at 3:49 pm

edward’s okay but i dont think that that should be rosalie i just expected her more…………………..pretty she is pretty, but looks too old

By: sadie on February 28, 2008
at 4:09 pm

I think Robert Pattinson looks pretty hot in this picture, any hotter and he’ll explode.

By: T Y on February 28, 2008
at 8:45 pm

I am exstatic about all these characters coming to life!!!! I am sooooo excited about this movie! I agree with T Y but if he gets any hotter i might explode!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Kristal on March 3, 2008
at 12:47 pm

I’m liking the cast so far. At first I did not like Robert Pattinson at all. Infact it was past dislike. I had my own image and of course like a lot of people out there, didn’t want anyone else but my own image. But not after seeing these pictures I believe that he really does have the looks to pull it off. I can’t remember him in Harry Potter, so I’ll have to look, but I’m sure that he has wonderful acting skills as well!! As for the rest of the family I really like them! Esme doesn’t really have the right “look” for me, but again, we each have our own versions. I’m sure that the movie will be great!

By: Rebecca on March 3, 2008
at 5:17 pm

Personally, I’m not really happy with the cast. Bella and Edward anyway. I think Gaspard Ulliel should have been cast to play Edward. Kristen Stewart is growing on me though. I think the casting job of Carlisle and Emmett were fabulous! But I won’t be convinced that these people can pull off playing the role of the Cullens until I see them do it. They better have amazing acting skills!

By: Cierra on March 6, 2008
at 8:13 pm

frikin’ heck yes!this is going to be the best movie ever! im sooooo excited to see pattinson as a vampire…..because he looks like one and now he is acting as one!!!!!cant wait to see it :)
i think that it will be amazing and i really want to see it.xoxo

By: Emily on March 14, 2008
at 10:58 pm

Im pleased they decided on Kristen Stewart for Bella, because i heard that Danielle Panabaker was being considered for Bella, first off she looks WAY too young to play Bella, she looks more like 14,15ish. For Jasper I do agree he could look better. Esme i thought would be just a bit older looking, casue Elizabeth Reaser looks around Edwards age (my opinion). Other than that i think they did a pretty swell job considering how hard it is to find so called “perfect” looking vampires :)

By: TwilightCraz on March 16, 2008
at 6:43 am

They are ok i guess ,they look like they are wearing wigs (some of them)

By: Michelle on March 23, 2008
at 12:57 pm

I agree with all of you who think that jasper’s hair looks like a wig. I also think that rosalie’s hair in the pictures above, looks like a bad hair job. I know this sounds rude, but i really don’t like kristens hair parted in the middle. Especially since it isn’t even a straight part. It would look better parted on the side, it looks cuter that way. I know i know, im picky and i see all the details that no one else does.

By: Africa Jafrica on March 25, 2008
at 5:50 pm

i am soooo excited about this movie! however, i do have some reservations. Jasper, he just looks…… funny! i’m ok with the characters not looking the way i thought they would but he’s just terrible! oh, and the guy who’s playing jacob! he looks about 12! apparently he was in shark kid and lava girl or something along those lines. on a brighter note, i think they made really good choices as far as the rest of the cast goes

By: Ramona on March 29, 2008
at 6:05 am

ACKK!
Edward is officially ugly now
ewiie!
i hope they cast Jacob Black better, cuz Jacob Blakc is supposed to be a hawtiehawthawt in my P.O.V.
But i loove Alice! She looks so cute

By: GraciieKinz on March 29, 2008
at 6:39 am

edward isnt amazing, but he’ll do fine(the one i imagined was so much hotter!!)…jasper, i swear his hair looks like a wig…i’m really happy with the choice for bella, i was worried it would be someone who sucks…i swear to god if they ruin this book with a horrible movie i’m gonna kill somebody

By: jordi on April 8, 2008
at 2:36 pm

hah theyre perfect i heard Taylor launter :)

By: mackie on April 13, 2008
at 12:50 pm

hahaha i meant taylor launter is jacob black

By: mackie on April 13, 2008
at 12:51 pm

Alice, Jasper, Carlisle and Bella are EXACTLY as I imagined them! Still not too sure about Robert Patterson, but I’m getting used to the idea! :P

By: Jess on April 14, 2008
at 10:24 am

I am Stephanie Meyer’s Biggest Fan . You could ask me anything about the book and i will have the answer. Alice is exactly how i imagined her and the rest of the cast are okay . Robert and Kristen will be perfect and will show alot of chemistry . On one note : Rosalie and Jasper will suck , they are not how they are suppose to be . But hey not everyone gets the cast they want. Rosalie is too beautiful to find and Jasper , well….
I AM SO EXCITED! 12TH OF DECEMBER HERE I COME.

By: Claire on April 18, 2008
at 1:30 am

I love twilight i cant wait for the movie to come out. i have read all the books and am really excited about hearing anything about a fourth book.

By: your dorky mom on April 22, 2008
at 8:16 am

God im sooo excited. the cast is pretty good alice and emmett are perfect. I hate that they chose kristen stewart i hope she can pull of uncoordinated playful, oversensitive bella…
Robert Pattinson…hmmm…..pretty good choice. At first i waz like go die i hate you but now its like drool

By: Lizz on April 24, 2008
at 7:27 am

i love the cullens but i wanna know whos playing jacob!

By: ann on May 3, 2008
at 5:14 am

the cullens are fine but i wanna know whos playing jacob!!!

By: ann on May 3, 2008
at 5:14 am

um im pretty sure that Taylor launter is playing for Jacob black. oh i cant wait to see him when he is in action. But yeah edward…. just isnt edward. but Bella is perfect! <3

By: becky on May 5, 2008
at 4:19 am

Ha. Twilight… *drools over pics of the cullens* Edward is casted really well. As for Jacob…well. I suppose you know by now but…it’s Taylor Lautner. HE’S HOT! (ha i sound like a screaming fangirl… ;)

Hope you’re not disappointed in the casting of Jacob. They did well, to me. And FYI, taylor doesnt look like Sharkboy, I promise! (XD)

By: Noelle on May 5, 2008
at 3:22 pm

i agree he is not a good edward hes not gorgeous enough but i cant wait for the movie and the fourth book!!!

By: jsc on May 7, 2008
at 9:50 am

I LOVE TWILIGHT!
I think they made a good decision about casting Rob as Edward although he is not how I pictured him while reading the book. I still think the movie will be amazing!!!

By: JazyGurl on May 7, 2008
at 10:07 am

i just really hope that the series will not be ruined by a horrible movie, because no one will realize how amazing it is until they’ve read it.

yeah and im exited for the 4th book to0 but you never know what Bella will do. she COULD end up with Jacob, because stephennie explained two different ways to fall in love. and even i didnt expect half the stuff that happned in the first 3 so … im just trying hard not to fall in love with Edward myself! there is still a part of me that loves Jacob … i dont know what to expect

By: becky on May 7, 2008
at 3:15 pm

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