In Hollywood, there are few franchises that have garnered as much attention and adoration as the Twilight Saga. The series, based on Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling novels, captivated audiences with its tale of forbidden love between a human and a vampire. One of the standout characters from this saga was Jacob Black, portrayed by actor Taylor Lautner. Recently, Lautner sat down for an interview with E! News on August 25, 2023, and revealed whether he would ever want to reprise his role as Jacob.
Taylor said his role as Jacob Black will also be part of the personas he treasures. And eventually, he wouldn’t mind reviving the character. Taylor tells E! News, “He’s a good character that is easy to love, so I would never say no to that.”
Because it’s Jacob Black. He’s a lovable guy.
Taylor is now 30 years old and it has been 10 years since the last installment of The Twilight Series was filmed. If you recall that film, Jacob had imprinted Bella and Edward’s daughter Renesmee. He was asked where they would be today. He said, “Happy ever after with Renesmee because that’s where I left off. “And yeah, he’s a pretty loyal dude.” So basically Jacob and Renesmee would be “happy somewhere” now in the present.
Other than him being part of the love triangle during the “Twilight Saga” Fans had noticed something about his body, namely his Abs. Taylor recalls the time he did bare his Abs for a fitness magazine. He explains how that memory brings to mind the diet he had eaten for his role as Jacob. He said it consisted of, “raw sweet potatoes, turkey patties, and disgusting milkshakes.” He also spoke about how his body was transformed. “The body was great for the role—but the amount of the working out and discipline and food that went into it, not fond memories.
It’s tough because when I was 17, 18, 19 years old, I couldn’t do any cardio because I had to just put on as much muscle as possible. So, if I would start sweating during a workout my trainer would stop me and then we would finish a workout and he literally is like, ‘Go to Carl’s Jr. and get a double, triple cheeseburger.’ We were just trying to put on the weight. Now, I wish I could go back there in that sense because now it’s 90 percent cardio and I’m not having any triple cheeseburgers, that’s for sure.”
If Taylor was offered the role of Jacob again would he do the same routine to get his body in shape? He tells E! News, “No, not that. I think that was great for the role but I would prefer just to just to be trim and healthy, you know? Definitely not a Jacob Black body.”
Lautner’s portrayal of Jacob Black was widely praised by fans and critics alike. His transformation from a shy teenager to a powerful werewolf captured the hearts of many viewers. However, since the release of the final film in 2012, Lautner has ventured into other projects and explored different genres.
At the present time, Taylor is busy being a dog dad and not thinking about being a werewolf. He and his beautiful wife Taylor Dome are parents to rescue pups they named Lily and Remi. He said this about the pups, “They’re like our daughters. They’re like our best friends. Both of them bring such a joy to our lives.”
Taylor and his lady are involved in the Clear The Shelters Campaign, which provides resources for those who wish to adopt a puppy. For Taylor, these animals are a reminder of how to be appreciative of the smaller things in life. Taylor said, “Rescues are so much more thankful for everything—thankful for you for rescuing them. I see that in them every day and I’m like, ‘You know what, I need to be more like that. I need to be more thankful every day for my life.”
Taylor Lautner’s revelation about whether he would ever want to play Jacob again showcases his dedication to personal growth within his acting career. Although Twilight will forever hold a special place in the hearts of many fans, it is important for actors like Lautner to challenge themselves with diverse roles in order to evolve their craft. As we eagerly await what lies ahead for this talented actor, we can only hope that he continues to surprise us with captivating performances in future endeavors.
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