We'll cut to the chase — The Hollywood Reporter just announced that a Twilight TV show is in the works at Paramount Television, and we officially feel like we're living in the 2000s again. The Twilight series, based on the novels by Stephanie Meyer, were released from 2008-2012. As far as we're concerned, between Twilight and Harry Potter (which is also getting a TV series reboot FYI), this was the golden age of realistic fantasy, midnight premieres, and the classic tank top + Henley tee + cargo jacket combo.
Amidst the baby Renesmee memes and Twilight rewatch parties, it's clear that this is a new kind of Twilight zone that's here to stay. So regardless of whether you're Team Edward or Team Jacob — a discussion we're pretty sure will go on until the end of time — all Twihards will want to stay up-to-date with this new installment of the Twilight series. And don't forget to check out our 5 Fall Outfits Inspired By Twilight and our take on the Sofia Coppola Twilight Movie That Almost Happened.
Are they rebooting Twilight?
Funnily enough, we don't have a concrete answer here! A Twilight TV show is "in the works," which means that conversations are definitely happening, even if an official decision hasn't been made yet.
Who could be writing the show?
Sinead Daly (who has worked on titles like Tell Me Lies and The Walking Dead: World Beyond) is attached to the project. THR's sources say that Daly is currently working with Lionsgate TV to figure out if this new series will be a reboot or a different story within the Twilight universe.
Who else is involved?
According to THR's sources, Meyer is expected to work with the adaptation, while Wyck Godfrey (a producer of the Twilight series) and Erik Feig (former Lionsgate Motion Picture Group co-president) are both attached as executive producers.
Will Kristen Stewart return as Bella?
We don't have any plot or cast details at the moment, but if the original book series is getting a new adaptation, it's safe to assume a different actress will play the lead role. If Lionsgate Television creates a different story within the Twilight universe, then we could even get entirely new characters!
In an episode of Josh Horowitz's Watchalong podcast, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke says she thinks Jenna Ortega and Jacob Elordi would make an amazing Bella Swan and Edward Cullen if she was casting the Twilight series today.
“I mean, [Jacob's] amazing. He probably would be Edward today,” she says, before continuing, “I do think there’s a lot of really cool young actors today. Of course, you just mentioned Jenna Ortega, she’s amazing.”
What is the new Twilight spin-off?
Stephanie Meyers published Midnight Sun in 2020, and this novel retells the story of Twilight from Edward Cullen's perspective.
Will they make a 6th Twilight?
Right now, there are no plans to add to the existing Twilight series, or to turn Midnight Sun into a film. But we're excited to see what direction Lionsgate Television takes this new series!
When did Twilight 4 come out?
Breaking Dawn was published in 2008 — the same year that the first Twilight movie came to theaters. The movie adaptations of Breaking Dawn were released in two parts in 2011 and 2012.
Does Jacob marry Renesmee?
In a move that has shocked Twilight fans (and the rest of the general public, TBH), Jacob imprints on baby Renesmee in Breaking Dawn: Part Two. The two are friends until Renesmee becomes an adult and they fall in love. The craziest part? *This* is why Jacob had feelings for Bella the whole time. He actually had feelings for Renesmee, she just hadn't been born yet. Do with that information what you will.
Keep an eye on our Entertainment page for more Twilight series reboot updates, and let us know if you want to return to Forks in the comments!
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