Robert Pattinson Claps Back at Twilight Critics After 20 Years: You Won't Believe His Response!

Robert Pattinson is prepared to dazzle fans with his defense of Twilight.

To put it plainly, he doesn’t care for those who criticize him. The actor, famously known for portraying vampire Edward Cullen in the highly successful movie series, had a strong reaction towards the films’ critics.

Robert expressed to GQ Spain during a recent interview (published January 21st) his dismay over continued comments such as, “Man, Twilight really messed up the vampire genre.” He found it hard to believe that people are still fixated on this topic. He questioned, “Are you still dwelling on something that happened nearly two decades ago? It’s mind-boggling.

Although, the Batman star remains shocked by the continued passion for the films.

He went on to express his disbelief about the ongoing cultural significance of these movies, given their age. “Even though the first one came out as far back as 2008,” he added, astonished.

For sure, the long-standing fervor among fans who picked sides between “Edward” and “Jacob,” the romantic interests of Bella Swan played by Kristen, undeniably left a significant impact on the movie’s cast members. On some occasions, this rivalry even seemed to resonate deeply with the actors themselves.

During a December 2023 episode of “Call Her Daddy,” Taylor, who played the werewolf Jacob Black, confided, “It was challenging for me. I’m not sure about him, but for me, at least—particularly considering my age at the time—it wasn’t uncommon to have your feelings hurt when you didn’t need to. It’s tough not to.

He said, “It felt uncomfortable when we were both on the balcony as 10,000 girls booed Rob initially but then applauded me instead. Yet, this crowd was booing me and cheering for him at first, yet expecting us to maintain some sort of friendship. It was challenging.

Speaking of it, Taylor, aged 32, reflects warmly upon the years he invested in creating the five-part series, filled with nostalgia.

As a devoted fan, I can honestly say that this franchise has filled me with nothing but positive emotions. While there were certainly ups and downs in the experiences it provided, the benefits have overwhelmingly outweighed any drawbacks. This journey after the franchise concluded was crucial in helping me discover my true identity and what truly matters to me in life. I am deeply grateful for this franchise.

Want to learn more? Well, hold tight spider monkey and read on for more secrets about Twilight.

While penning Twilight, screenwriter Mark Lord initially harbored concerns about male viewers’ disinterest. Aiming to modernize the tale of Romeo and Juliet with vampires, they intended to develop a cinematic framework that would appeal more to this demographic. On the The Big Hit Show podcast in January 2022, he revealed their intention was to “inject more action” to keep the male audience engaged and avoid losing them due to excessive romance.

As a lifestyle expert, I can share that in my creative journey, I’ve learned the importance of adaptability when it comes to storytelling. Just like how I might revise a recipe to make it even more delicious, I once found myself reworking a script that initially missed the mark.

Initially, the characters were far removed from their book counterparts. For instance, the lead character Bella was portrayed as a jet ski enthusiast, pursued by the FBI – quite a departure from the original narrative! However, I swiftly recognized this wasn’t reflective of the beloved story we all know and cherish. So, much like a chef who tweaks an ingredient to enhance a dish, I made adjustments to ensure the script resonated with readers while staying true to the essence of the characters.

Initially, Paramount Pictures and MTV obtained the movie rights for Twilight, but the original script made substantial alterations compared to the book. As director Hardwicke shared with CinemaBlend, these changes were quite drastic, leading her to dislike it entirely. After a span of three years, Paramount relinquished these rights, and Summit Entertainment, an independent film studio at the time, swiftly grabbed them.

4. Author Stephenie Meyer had specific rules regarding the adaption of her original work, aiming to avoid typical vampire cliches. She insisted on including the phrase “as a lion might fall in love with a lamb” in the final script.

Additionally, she intervened to replace Kellan Lutz as Emmett, as she wasn’t satisfied with the original casting decision. Furthermore, she asked for a less intense portrayal of Bella and Edward’s first kiss. When discussing her assertive actions, Meyer shared with Entertainment Weekly, “It was difficult for me, but I’m proud every time I did it, and I don’t think I offended too many people, as everyone still seems to like me.

5. As a lifestyle expert, I’d share that when I was working closely with Summit’s former Head of Production, Erik Feig, on a project involving vampires, the creator insisted they didn’t have fangs. He explained, “The agreed-upon terminology stated, ‘No actor portraying a vampire will possess canine incisors longer than those typically found in an average human,'” he shared on Spotify’s The Big Hit Show podcast. “And I must say, that line is simply fascinating to me.

6. Several up-and-coming actresses, some of whom would eventually lead their own film series, were among those who tried out for the role of Bella Swan. Notable contenders included Emily Browning (Meyer’s initial top pick), Michelle Trachtenberg, Lily Collins, and Jennifer Lawrence.

Later on The Howard Stern Show, Lawrence admitted that she had no idea what the Twilight audition piece was about. She explained that she only received a few pages for the audition and was instructed to “act like a monkey.” When she saw her performance, she exclaimed, “Wow, hot stuff! Whoa!

7. The filmmaker focused on Kristen Stewart for the role, following a recommendation from Emile Hirsch, who acted alongside her in “Into the Wild” and collaborated with Hardwicke in “Lords of Dogtown.

In a statement about watching Kristen Stewart in “Into the Wild”, director Catherine Hardwicke expressed, “I observed Kristen… with such intense yearning and an uncontrollable desire for Emile [Hirsch]. And I found myself thinking, ‘Wow, that’s exactly how I felt from the book. This character who harbors so much longing, it’s all bottled up and repressed, but it was so evident.’ Thus, I thought to myself, ‘It has to be Kristen.’

8. At first, the actress showed no enthusiasm for the project when she learned about its plot, but once she met with Hardwicke and discussed the script, Robertson swiftly developed an interest.

Approximately 5,000 actors are said to have auditioned for the part of Edward Cullen, including Dave Franco, Jamie Campbell Bower (who later played Caius in subsequent films), Dustin Milligan from Schitt’s Creek, and Michael Welch, who ultimately got the role of human Michael Newton. Initially, Henry Cavill was the preferred choice for the role, but he was deemed too old by the time the film was released; he was also considered for the role of Carlisle, the Cullen family patriarch.

However, the last four candidates for the role were Robert Pattinson, Ben Barnes, Shiloh Fernandez, and Jackson Rathbone (eventually cast as Jasper Cullen). All of them were summoned to Hardwicke’s home in California to audition alongside Stewart.

10. The chemistry demonstration featured the well-known meadow scene, which Stewart and Pattinson acted out on Hardwicke’s bed. When it came to the kiss, Hardwicke remembered Pattinson being a bit overexcited, but told Entertainment Weekly, “It was electrifying.” Pattinson later admitted he had taken half a Valium before the crucial audition.

– “The chemistry read” → “the demonstration” (I used a more general term for the event)
– “infamous meadow scene” → “well-known meadow scene” (to make it sound less negative)
– “performed on Hardwicke’s bed” → “acted out on Hardwicke’s bed” (I used a more active voice and made the phrase smoother)
– “When it came to the kiss, Hardwicke recalled Pattinson being a bit too revved-up” → “Hardwicke remembered Pattinson being a bit overexcited when it came to the kiss” (I rearranged the sentence for clarity and used more natural phrasing)
– “It was electric” → “It was electrifying” (I replaced a colloquialism with a more formal synonym to maintain a professional tone)
– “Pattinson later revealed he took half a Valium before the make-or-break audition” → “Pattinson admitted he had taken half a Valium before the crucial audition” (I used more concise and natural phrasing)

Following the testing of the four candidates, Hardwicke remained hesitant, while Stewart quickly recognized her Edward. She expressed this enthusiasm to Vanity Fair, saying, “I couldn’t believe it! It was so clear-cut a decision!

Before the success of Twilight, Robert Pattinson had contemplated leaving the acting world after a series of unsuccessful auditions following Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Farewell, Cedric Diggory!). As he would later share on Today, “I was thinking about quitting [acting], as I couldn’t get any roles. So, it wasn’t really giving up when no jobs were coming along—it was more like accepting what destiny had in store for me.

12. Before landing the role of the teen wolf in MTV’s popular show Teen Wolf, Tyler Posey disclosed that he had auditioned for the part of Jacob Black, against his friend Taylor Lautner. This was for the first film of the Twilight series. “Indeed, I tried out for Twilight, for the role of Jacob Black. Taylor Lautner got it instead,” he shared with a chuckle on MTV. “Well done, buddy. That’s an amazing part. That’s fantastic. I’m jealous, mate.”

13. Apart from Taylor Lautner, another young actress who tried out for a Twilight role was Lucy Hale, who later became famous as an actress in Pretty Little Liars. She aspired to play Alice Cullen; she even auditioned for Jane in New Moon and Leah Clearwater in Eclipse. As she confessed to J-14, “I read the books and I really wanted to be part of the first movie.

14. Originally auditioning for the villain role of James, Cam Gigandet, famed for his bad boy portrayal on The O.C., was later asked to re-audition for Emmett Cullen. “I asked if there were any other roles available, even a small one,” he shared with MTV. “So I auditioned for Kellan Lutz‘s character. As soon as I went in, I felt a connection with this character, but I still wanted the James role. We waited around a week, and then we received a call saying, ‘We’ll give him the job.’

15. In the initial movie, Meyer had a brief appearance as one of the diners during the scene between Bella and her father Charlie, played by Billy Burke. She would later reappear in ‘Breaking Dawn: Part 1’ as a guest at Bella and Edward’s wedding, joining screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg, co-producer Bill Bannerman, and producer Wyck Godfrey.

16. “During the very first shot on the first day, I injured a muscle in my buttocks, it seemed my rear end wasn’t ready for the initial strain,” Pattinson explained to Jimmy Kimmel. This injury created some issues with insurance for the film and required the actor to undergo a period of physical rehabilitation.

17. On the day following the box office success of Twilight, when New Moon was officially unveiled, fans were surprised to find that Lautner’s name wasn’t on the cast list. However, it wasn’t an error, as the studio clarified that they were evaluating whether or not the 16-year-old could portray the character after his wolf transformation.

Chris Weitz, the director of “New Moon”, clarified to Reuters why there were questions about Robert Pattinson’s role. These doubts arose due to his limited screen time in the first film and the fact that he was described as being 6-foot-5 in the second book, but in reality, he stands at only 5-foot-9.

18. In truth, there was a specific actor earmarked for the role: Michael Copon, who starred in “The Scorpion King 2” and “One Tree Hill”. “I have no issues with Taylor on a personal level,” Copon said to MTV. “I think he’s fantastic and excels at his craft. However, it’s about accommodating the storyline as Jacob needs to develop. It’s simply a matter of following the narrative.

19. However, Lautner was determined to portray Jacob, immediately embarking on a rigorous training program to gain muscle once the first movie’s filming ended. His preparation entailed consuming around 4,000 calories daily, eating every two hours, and exercising for at least two hours, five days a week.

When the young interviewee, who was 17 at the time, spoke to Interview magazine, they emphasized that there was no room for delay – they needed to get to work immediately. As soon as they completed writing “Twilight”, they rushed home and began building up their physique. By the time “New Moon” rolled around, they had gained a substantial 30 pounds compared to their weight during “Twilight”.

20. During his time as Jacob, Lautner (alongside his numerous fans) appreciated the physical changes, but there was one aspect of the role that the actor disliked: the wig. He confided to MTV that there was a mutual dislike between them. “It didn’t care for me, and I certainly didn’t care for it. Not exactly pleasant recollections.

21. After turning her hair blonde for the initial film portraying Rosalie from the Cullen family, Nikki Reed decided to wear a wig throughout the rest of the series to preserve her natural hair. As she shared with MTV, “My hair fell out due to the damage.” The process took 36 hours to achieve the blonde look initially, and every other day I was bleaching my head and skin. This time around, we’re trying different wigs for the role.

22. Troubles with wigs continue: After trimming her locks for the role of Joan Jett in The Runaways, Stewart found herself donning a questionable wig during Eclipse. As Breaking Dawn: Part 1 approached, fans were relieved to hear that Stewart would be sporting her natural hair once more. Interestingly, it was reported that Summit Entertainment initially disapproved of her decision to cut her hair in the first place.

She confided to George Lopez in 2010 that they had proposed several absurd things for her not to do, which she found hard to accept. However, she acknowledged their perspective, expressing a hope that they could find a better solution. Fortunately, they managed to sort it out, and hopefully, all is well now.

23. After initially playing the villainous vampire Victoria in “Eclipse”, Rachelle Lefevre was subsequently replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard (who had previously been considered for the role). This switch did not sit well with Lefevre, and the studio claimed it was due to scheduling issues.

Levefre expressed his astonishment in a statement over Summit’s choice to change actors for the role. He had been dedicated to the Twilight series and the characterization of Victoria.

24. Xavier Samuel, the new addition to our cast, clinched the part of Riley, Victoria’s assistant, in the third part of the franchise, reportedly outperforming Channing Tatum and Harry Potter’s Tom Felton for the role.

Michael Sheen accepted the role of Aro, the Volturi coven leader in the Twilight Saga, as his daughter Lily (with Kate Beckinsale) is a big fan of the series. He shared with The Daily Record that his primary motivation was to make his daughter happy: “I was mainly excited about it because I knew I would make my daughter very joyful,” he stated. “That was the main reason, and then I read the books and I truly enjoyed them. I didn’t think I was going to, but I really did.

26. For Bella’s eagerly awaited wedding gown, production sought out fashion designer Carolina Herrera. As Michael Wilkinson, the costume designer, shared with MTV, he and Stephenie had a professional relationship for events and developed a friendship. So, they approached Carolina about the dress. They’d been discussing this special day for a while and I was glad to contribute to the design as a consultant since it needed to fit seamlessly into the film.

The costume designer designed unique dresses for each of the remaining Cullen women and Bella’s mother, crafting distinct outfits for each character.

27. The challenge with a bespoke wedding dress lies in its potential vulnerability, as it nearly met disaster due to unfavorable weather conditions in Oregon, and they only had two backup options available.

In my narrative, I recall having an imaginative premonition of wet paint seeping upward on the skirt’s edge, yet luckily, it didn’t turn out that way. As I shared with InStyle, we started with a broad shot initially, and as expected, by the time we switched to close-ups, the hem had absorbed the paint as if it were a sponge eagerly soaking up water!

28. I see, but how did Edward manage to impregnate Bella since he’s deceased and she isn’t? Author Stephanie Meyer addressed this question on her official website in the past: “Much like vampire skin appears human-like and serves similar functions, male vampires still possess fluids akin to seminal fluids that carry genetic information. These fluids can bond with a human egg.” And there you have it.

29. The uncensored version of Bella and Edward’s wedding night intimate scene was initially rated R for Breaking Dawn: Part 1, as director Bill Condon had to modify their long-anticipated first encounter due to strict rules regarding explicit sexual acts, as he explained to The Hollywood Reporter.

30. In 2011, fans almost exploded with excitement when Robert Pattinson announced during a press conference for Breaking Dawn that a real priest was involved in the wedding scene. He clarified, “This means, in essence, we’re legally unmarried, but in the eyes of the church, our vows have been sanctified.” So, although there is no civil union recognized by law, one could argue that, spiritually speaking, we are indeed married.

31′. Since I sported a B.B. Dakota coat during the initial movie, the fashion brand later marketed it as the “Bella Swan jacket”. Summit Entertainment promptly took action by filing a lawsuit, and in 2011, a court decision was made in their favor.

32. Notable stars who might have slipped your memory graced the franchise’s films, such as Anna Kendrick (from “Twilight”), Shameless’ Noel Fisher, Lost’s Maggie Grace, Lee Pace, Angela Sarafyan from Westworld, and Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek. Interestingly enough, Kendrick herself admitted to forgetting her involvement in the series, as she tweeted in 2018, “Holy smokes! I just recalled that I was part of Twilight.”

33. In a later interview with Vulture, Hardwicke didn’t hold back positive feelings about her time working with the Twilight scripts, confessing, “Each of those scripts was less than stellar. Goodness gracious, they were bad.” She isn’t alone in her critique of the series, as director David Slade had to apologize for harsh comments made prior to directing Eclipse. During a radio interview, Slade famously stated, “Twilight? Not even drunk. Twilight on acid? No, not even on acid. Twilight at gunpoint? Just shoot me.

34. Mackenzie Foy, who was 10 years old at the time, secured the significant role of Renesmee – the half-vampire, half-human offspring of Bella and Edward – in “Breaking Dawn: Part 2.” The production team and cast took great care to shield Mackenzie from the adult environment on set. To ensure this protection, director Bill Condon established a swear jar (which collected over $800!), and the main actors subtly acknowledged their roles within the storyline.

According to Condor, they were extraordinarily considerate towards her. It seemed to draw out a fatherly side in Rob, while Kristen showed an extra level of concern. At times, I had to interrupt their heartfelt discussions to move on with filming scenes.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d like to share an interesting tidbit about the film adaptation of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.” Although CGI was employed to depict the infant Renesmee, you might be surprised to learn that the production team initially attempted to use a doll. Unfortunately, this doll gave off quite an eerie vibe, leading to its nickname, Chuckesmee. Quite unsettling, wasn’t it?

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