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'Twilight' is reportedly being made into a TV series. Here are our (mostly serious) casting suggestions.

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'Twilight' is reportedly being made into a TV series. Here are our (mostly serious) casting suggestions.
We fan cast Pete Davidson, Barbie Ferreira, and Pedro Pascal in some roles in the reported "Twilight" series.Mike Coppola/Getty Images; Bennett Raglin/NYFW: The Shows; I

Barbie Ferreira as Bella

Barbie Ferreira as Bella
Barbie Ferreira and Bella Swan in "Twilight."      Bennett Raglin/NYFW: The Shows; Summit Entertainment

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

OR: Dixie D
Dixie D'Amelio and Bella Swan in "Twilight."      Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMT; Summit Entertainment

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

Ewan Mitchell as Edward
Ewan Mitchell and Edward Cullen in "Twilight."      Lia Toby/Getty Images; Summit Entertainment

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

OR: Timothée Chalamet as Edward
Timothée Chalamet and Edward Cullen in "Twilight."      ABC via Getty Images; Summit Entertainment

No bonus points for the obvious pick. But yeah, it would work.

D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai as Jacob

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D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai and Jacob in "Twilight."      Rich Fury / Staff / Getty Images; Summit Entertainment

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 as Carlisle Cullen
James Marsden and Carlisle in "Twilight."      Evan Agostini/Invision/AP; Summit Entertainment

James Marsden already feels ageless, and his affability would make him a delightful Carlisle.

OR: Pete Davidson as Carlisle

OR: Pete Davidson as Carlisle
Pete Davidson and Carlisle in "Twilight."      Mike Coppola/Getty Images; Summit Entertainment

Why not? Don't you want to see him sparkle?

January Jones as Esme Cullen

January Jones as Esme Cullen
January Jones and Esme in "Twilight."      Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival; Summit Entertainment

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

Barbie Ferreira again, but as Alice Cullen
Barbie Ferreira and Alice in "Twilight."      Bennett Raglin/NYFW: The Shows; Summit Entertainment

If not Bella, consider Ferreira as Alice. (We really want Barbie Ferreira in this show, you guys.)

Noah Centineo as Emmett Cullen

Noah Centineo as Emmett Cullen
Noah Centineo and Emmett in "Twilight."      Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures; Summit Entertainment

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

Grace Van Dien as Rosalie Hale
Grace Van Dien and Rosalie in "Twilight."      Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images; Summit Entertainment

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 as Jasper Hale
Austin Butler and Jasper in "Twilight."      Arturo Holmes/Getty Images; Summit Entertainment

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

Pedro Pascal as Charlie Swan
Pedro Pascal and Charlie Swan in "Twilight."      nvision; Summit Entertainment

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 again, but as James
Timothée Chalamet and James in "Twilight."      ABC via Getty Images; Summit Entertainment

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

Corbin Bleu as Laurent
Corbin Bleu and Laurent in "Twilight."      Walter McBride/WireImage; Summit Entertainment

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

Hunter Schafer as Victoria
Hunter Schafer and Victoria from "Twilight."      Doug Peters/PA Images/Getty Images; Summit Entertainment

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

Emma Myers as Jessica
Emma Myers and Jessica in "Twilight."      Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images; Summit Entertainment

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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