All you Taylor Lautner fans can breathe a sigh of relief. It was announced today that Taylor will be returning as Jacob Black in the next Twilight movie, New Moon. I’m glad to hear it because I hate in sequels when they change characters and you have to pretend that it’s the same person. Besides Taylor will rock at this larger part that Jacob plays.

[Chris] Weitz (the director)  noted there has been speculation about whether Lautner could portray the character who goes through many changes physically, including growing taller and bulkier and aging 10 years. The 16-year-old Lautner has been spending time in the gym, trying to add 19 pounds of muscle.

Weitz added that Lautner is “emotionally right” for the part.

Taylor joins cast mates Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in the movie. New Moon is set for release on November 20, 2009.

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