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'Twilight' Fans Fiercely Loyal to Taylor Lautner

by Celebuzz on Dec. 19, 2008 04:00 PM / 35 Comments

Michael Copon ought to choose his words carefully next time he updates his Facebook profile.

For the past week, the 26-year-old Scorpion King 2 actor has been rumored to be replacing Taylor Lautner, 16, in the role of Jacob Black in the forthcoming Twilight movie sequel, New Moon.

In the book series, Jacob Black's physique drastically grows beyond his natural teenage frame.

Copon's Facebook page was recently adorned with the messages "Michael Copon is in a Twilight Zone!" and "Michael Copon is the older Jacob Black!"

This has riled up some Twilighters, TMZ reports...particularly the ones leaving comments on Copon's profile, such as: "He's [Taylor's] done all the hardwork and so deserves it," "I don't want you playing Jacob Black in New Moon :( because Taylor is perfect and you're a douche."

Meanwhile, according to Taylor Lautner, Michael Copon might be getting a bit ahead of himself.

On Wednesday, the original Jacob Black actor told MTV News, "I've been working out since the day we finished filming 'Twilight.' I just weighed myself today; I've put on 19 pounds. I'm guaranteeing [New Moon director Chris ] Weitz 10 more [pounds] by filming. I get to meet Chris on Friday, in two days, so I'm excited. I'm going to have lunch with him."

He'd better eat something high calorie.

As for whether or not he's been officially nixed from New Moon, Lautner clarifies, "I don't really know too much to comment on it. As far as I know, I haven't been told 'no' yet, so it's still all up in the air... I've heard a lot of good stuff about [Weitz], so I'm excited to meet him. I heard he's like a surfer dude, and that he's really laid-back and friendly. It'll be fun."

Perhaps it's in Michael Copon's best interests, safety-wise, that the Weitz-Lautner meeting goes well!

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Arelia 11 mos ago
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I am so so mad this is crazy I lovvvvve Taylor and exactly how I thought Jacob would be he is also cute and an amazing actor.I vow not to watch new moon if he is replaced .I am Soooooo f** * ing. MAD .Thhat other guy isn't a good Actor he sucks.
Boobs 11 mos ago
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Taylor is ugly. He is scrawny and has a big nose. Get a life you losers.
Boobs 11 mos ago
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Jacob is suppose to be big strong and sexy in the second book. Did you guys read it? who cares if Alice is taller in the movie. Its less noticable than someone looking ten years too young and having no muscles. They should change him. Fo Sho
boobs 11 mos ago
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besides, he was in the first movie for about 2 minutes and had a good three lines, get over it. By the time the movie comes out, no one would even care. at all.
Jahni 11 mos ago
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Rob Pattinson is the c*ckiest arrogant greasy sel f centered person I have ever seen. Watch one interview with the guy. They basically casted a man who is the complete opposite of Edward. But did it matter in the movie? No. It did not. So why does it matter if the new jacob is c*cky in real life? It doesnt. If he is going to be a more realistic Jacob, I say change actors!
Nadia 11 mos ago
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Julie said:
Is everyone Insane?? Did anyone read the books? Jacob should be replaced. He grows from a Teen to Adult. No questions he should just be grateful he was in the first movie.

Not even Michael would be tall enough though. Either way one of them has to have special effects. I personally would like Taylor to stay since Jacob's face never changes.
edwardcullenlovexo 11 mos ago
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Taylor is the best Jacob that anyone will find and i hate that retarded f*cked up ugly ***hole copon who wants to replace him . the rest of the movies wont be the same they are ruining the the best books ever !
peachess 10 mos ago
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they'd better keep him. and cut his hair short not long like in the 1st one.
hes fiiiiiiiiiiiineee
ME 10 mos ago
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first of all i absolutly loved the twilight books then i saw the movie and taylor made me fall in love with the movie…he is gorgeous and de serves to stay! if he doesnt fit th e requirements who gives. the ch aracter has been set by taylor an d he fits it perfect. dont re place him please!! =[
Jessica 10 mos ago
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Personally i LOVE TAylor. He has the perfect additude to play jacob. he is a very happy person just like jacob and well... he's hott.
If he puts of a few more pounds he'll be PERFECT for New Moon