News > Casting Updates for 'New Moon'

All new casting rumors are sprining up for the Twilight sequel New Moon.  After Taylor Lautner was left out of a major press release for the sequel it seems that the replacement for the Jacob Black character might be Michael Copon.

According to MTV new director Chris Weitz is considering Copon among many to play the new, larger Jacob Black.

Approached for comment on Lautner's omission from the "New Moon" press release, Summit confirmed that it was not a typographical error. "The casting decision in regards to the character Jacob Black has yet to be made," a representative told MTV News.

With the buzz building for these roles, MTV News has confirmed that 27-year-old "Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" heartthrob Ben Barnes is throwing his hat into the ring. The actor is already quite popular with the "Twilight" fanbase and shares the same manager as both Copon and "Twilight" star Cam Gigandet. Barnes is believed to be campaigning for the role of Aro, a mind-reading vampire whose "New Moon" encounter with Edward and Bella helps shape their destiny together.