New Moon Casting

New Moon sees the introduction of several new characters who are essentially intertwined throughout the Twilight Saga series. Readers of the second book in the quadrilogy have been eagerly anticipating which celebrities will fill the roles of Stephanie Meyers much loved characters in this new movie.

Twilight Celebrities Reprise their Roles

New Moon will of course see the return of Twilight's essential characters. Kristen Stewart will return to play the lead female character Bella Swan as will Robert Pattinson in his role as Edward Cullen. The rest of the Cullen clan will return to the big screen also and of course the actor Billy Burke will return to play Bella's dad, Chief Charlie Swan.

Casting of New Moon's Wolf Pack

The second book in the saga mainly centres around Bella's growing relationship with Jacob Black, who later turns out to be a werewolf (or rather a shape shifter). Fans of the Twilight movie delighted in the news that 17 year old Taylor Lautner will reprise his role as Jacob in the new film. Casting for the other wolf pack members has taken slightly longer to emerge, however the La Push reservation characters have now been named as Chaske Spencer, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon, Bronson Pelletier and Tyson Houseman. Each member of the New Moon wolf pack are of Native decent.

Casting of The Volturi

Much speculation has been focused on who will play the roles of the ever watchful Volturi vampires. Early casting saw the role of gifted vampire Jane being taken on by 15 year old Dakota Fanning, who is already a well known actress in her own right. British actor Jamie Campbell-Bower has revealed that he has been cast as one of the Volturi leaders, Caius in the New Moon film. Jamie has previously been seen on the big screen in Sweeney Todd alongside Johnny Depp. So far no other members of the Volturi cast have been released but fans of the books and first films are anxious to see who will take on the role of Aro, the Volturi's main character.

New Moon Movie News

Speculation has the filming of New Moon due to start at the end of last month with film locations being in both Italy and Vancouver, however further official confirmation of locations has not yet been released. A domestic release date has been given for New Moon on 20th November 2009, Chris Weitz will be taking the helm as Director for this movie.