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'Twilight' is reportedly being made into a TV series. Here are our (mostly serious) casting suggestions.
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- The Hollywood Reporter reported Wednesday that there's a "Twilight" TV series in the works.
- Stephenie Meyer's books were previously adapted into films starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
Barbie Ferreira as Bella
If we're overhauling the cast of Twilight for its TV adaptation, why not go all the way and make Bella, the main character, plus size for once?
Yes, we know Bella wasn't explicitly described as being plus size in the books (and Kristen Stewart was straight size), but we think Ferreira would do an excellent job of bringing Bella's angsty attitude and chaotic love story with Edward to life — and it'd be completely refreshing to see a plus-size woman be the heroine of a major TV adaptation that doesn't focus on her weight whatsoever.
OR: Dixie D'Amelio as Bella
Dixie D'Amelio made a somewhat cringeworthy acting debut on BratTV's "Attaway General," but Bella's deadpan nature kind of makes it seem like this could be D'Amelio's breakout role.
Ewan Mitchell as Edward
Known for his roles in "The Last Kingdom" and "House of the Dragon," Ewan Mitchell could make a stunning Edward — and there's something to be said for the tradition of casting another Brit in the role, isn't there?
OR: Timothée Chalamet as Edward
No bonus points for the obvious pick. But yeah, it would work.
D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai as Jacob
Canadian actor D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai broke through with his role as Bear Smallhill in "Reservation Dogs," earning him a Critics' Choice nomination. The 21-year-old actor would easily bring the teenage charm necessary for Jacob — who, this time around, must be played by an Indigenous actor.
James Marsden as Carlisle Cullen
James Marsden already feels ageless, and his affability would make him a delightful Carlisle.
OR: Pete Davidson as Carlisle
Why not? Don't you want to see him sparkle?
January Jones as Esme Cullen
January Jones' performance as Betty Draper in "Mad Men" proved she can slip into any time period with aplomb, and we think she'd make a stellar matriarch of the Cullen family.
Barbie Ferreira again, but as Alice Cullen
If not Bella, consider Ferreira as Alice. (We really want Barbie Ferreira in this show, you guys.)
Noah Centineo as Emmett Cullen
Emmett is pretty textbook himbo, and in recent years, has become perhaps most famous for carrying around a perplexing bag of eggs in the first "Twilight" film. That's a mantle that Netflix heartthrob Centineo could pick up easily.
Grace Van Dien as Rosalie Hale
Van Dien broke through in her brief role as Chrissy in "Stranger Things" season four — and the nuance that she brought to what easily could have been a stuck-up cheerleader character would make her a great fit for Rosalie as well.
Austin Butler as Jasper Hale
Austin Butler could handle Elvis, so surely he can handle recovering Confederate soldier Jasper. An honorary mention goes to TikToker @ladyyasmina1, who does the best Jasper imitation on TikTok and probably anywhere else.
Pedro Pascal as Charlie Swan
Ultimate Dad playing Ultimate Dad. This is about as rote, and welcome, of a pick as it gets.
Timothée Chalamet again, but as James
Timothée Chalamet is known for being a talented actor who also kind of looks like he was plucked out of the annals of history. It would be a blast to see him as the sadistic, and also coincidentally French-American, villain James, if we can't have him as Edward.
Corbin Bleu as Laurent
If we're bringing back late 2000s culture, we should also bring back one of the eras foremost heartthrobs: Corbin Bleu. Also, c'mon, he has a whole number in "High School Musical 2" about baseball — put him back on the pitch during that iconic "Twilight" baseball scene.
Hunter Schafer as Victoria
More Hunter Schafer in everything! The actor, who debuted in "Euphoria," would make a thrilling counterpart to Chalamet as James — and let's be honest, we'd love to see her on the revenge warpath should the show make it to "New Moon."
Emma Myers as Jessica
This "Wednesday" breakout star's infectious energy would make her a perfect fit for Bella's quippy Forks High School friend.
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