Catherine Hardwicke proposes Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega as Edward and Bella in the potential re-adaptation of Twilight.
The director of Twilight, Catherine Hardwicke, unveiled her casting choices for a possible reboot of the saga on the Watch-a-long podcast. Hardwicke expressed that Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega would be ideal options to portray Edward Cullen and Bella Swan in the HBO Max’s planned re-adaptation.
During the interview, she praised Elordi, stating that he would be a perfect fit for the role of Edward today. She also highlighted Ortega’s impressive acting skills and the abundance of talented young actors in the current industry.
Hardwicke reminisced about the challenges during the original casting, revealing the studio’s initial resistance to choosing Robert Pattinson as Edward. Despite the initial doubts, the decision proved to be successful with the saga’s subsequent triumph.
With the anticipation of a reboot on HBO MAX , fans eagerly await the possibility of seeing Elordi and Ortega infuse new energy into the unforgettable characters of Twilight.
