What the Cast of Twilight is Up to After 12 Years of the Vampire Drama Film
by Jaskiran Kaur | Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:18:48 GMT
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Remember that time over a decade when almost everyone was completely infatuated with Twilight? While Edward Cullen single-handedly carried most of the charm of the film, the popularity of the Twilight novel series and the highly captivating vampire plot didn't hurt either. 

Almost all teens had a big Twilight poster in their rooms as an ode to the romance of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, and sometimes it also included Jacob, the sweet guy heartthrob. The craze of the film did strongly rely on the amicable cast of the teen vampire drama movie series that seemed to give off an enchanting aura similar to their vampire characters. The stunning cast featured Robert Pattison as the forever 17 vampire and the clumsy and sensitive Bella Swan portrayed by Kristen Stewart. And of course, when the plot revolves around a mortal and an immortal, better than a vampire, who can deny the obvious charms of the story?

However, apart from the two very-loved main characters of the movie, the supporting cast of werewolves and fellow vampires were easy on the eyes, too, right? The characters and the actors alike garnered a lot of love and support from the public, and still, many of them are adored by the fans. Over a decade later, from when the first movie was released, the cast members have found many amazing films, roles and characters to play. 

Because we can't just stay away from our childhood crushes, read Edward Cullen and Jacob Black, it is time to know what the irresistible cast is up to now!

Read on further to know more about the stars of Twilight:-

Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen

Credits: Variety

Twelve years after the Twilight series, Robert Pattison is still going strong with his character. Just recently, the actor was confirmed for the highly esteemed role of Batman in DC's Batman film version, which will be released in 2022. The actor is now aged 35 and is also known for his very loved character Cedric Diggory, in the fantasy film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. He has also gone on to play Connie Nikas in Good Time, Tyler Hawkins in Remember Me, Preston Teagarden in The Devil All the Time, and Neil in The Tenet by Christopher Nolan. The unaging vampire, Edward Cullen, looks as handsome as his initial days in the Twilight series, and it is hard not to wonder if he is still at 17. 

Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan

Credits: Cheatsheet

Kristen Stewart, who played the sensitive, shy teen who loved to keep to herself in Twilight, has blossomed as an actress with an impressive list of films in her name over the years. She was just seen portraying the Princess of people, Princess Diana, in her recent film Spencer and her phenomenal acting is making people say that this is the time she will be bringing home an Oscar. The actress has portrayed some great characters over the years, beginning with Still Alice, Cloud of Sils Maria and, of course, wooing the audience with her role in Charlie's Angels. She's done great work in genres like horrors and thrillers and is presently the finest in the young generation of Hollywood. 

Taylor Lautner, who starred as Jacob Black

Credits: Showbiz Cheatsheet

Who could say that they were oblivious to the charms of the sweet and handsome werewolf, Jacob Black? Played by Taylor Lautner, the character had its very separate fanbase where the audience rooted for more Bella and Jacob romance. He relished a lot of fame and popularity during the film series and yet was not seen much after the series ended. Instead of securing more big-screen roles, Taylor shifted his skills towards television acting. He made a considerable name with shows like Cuckoo (2012-2019), The Bernie Mac Show (2001-2006), and Scream Queens (2015-2016), and more. The two films that he starred in after Twilight were Abduction (2011) and Tracers (2015). 

Anna Kendrick, who starred as Jessica

Credits: The Hollywood Reporter

Remember Bella's friend who was a little jealous of the new girl who pulled the school's hottest guy? Well, that was Jessica. Played by Anna Kendrik, the role was a perfect portrayal of Anna's talents. Later the actress went on to secure big hits and is well known as Beca from Pitch Perfect (2012-2017). She even starred against George Clooney in Up in the Air (2009) and then against Blake Lively in A Simple Favor (2018). Her work history included a hit sci-fi drama, Stowaway, which was released earlier this year. She is, of course, also remembered for her song 'When I'm Gone.'

Ashley Greene, who starred as Alice

Credits: MTV

One of the sweetest, friendly, most loveable and impressive children from the vampire family of the Cullens in Twilight was Alice. Another of the adopted siblings of the Cullens, she was sister to Edward and was best friends with Bella. Asley Green, the actress who played the role, starred in a few movies after her iconic role and then was also cast as the voice-over actress for games like Batman: Arkham Knight and Batgirl: A Matter of Family.

The other cast members of Twilight are also enjoying success in leaps and bounds!

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