The Wolf Pack is official!!
Posted on 23. Mar, 2009 by AmyO in News
StephenieMeyer.com has just posted an official announcement about the Wolf Pack in New Moon-
Los Angeles, CA — March 23, 2009 — Summit Entertainment announced today that Native American/First Nation actors Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman have signed on to star as the members of the wolf pack in THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON. In the film, the wolf pack defends humans against vampires although they have a tribal history intricately entwined with Edward Cullen and his family. The wolf pack members will join Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and fellow wolf pack member Taylor Lautner in the film directed by Chris Weitz which will be released domestically November 20, 2009.
In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.
Each member of the wolf pack is of Native decent. Spencer is Lakota (Sioux), Pelletier is Cree-Metis, Meraz is Purepecha (Tarasco), Gordon is Hualapai, and Houseman, who was discovered at an open casting call, is Cree. Casting of the wolf pack was overseen by award-winning casting director Rene Haynes who is well-known for her work on Native projects ranging from DANCES WITH WOLVES to BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE.
The action-packed, modern day vampire love story and blockbuster success of the first film in the series entitled TWILIGHT was released in theatres on November 21, 2008 grossing $60.9 million domestically during its first weekend. To date the film has grossed nearly $380 million worldwide. TWILIGHT was released on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD this past Saturday, March 21st and sold over 3 million DVD units in its first day of release making it one of the top five best first day DVD releases over the past two years.
5 Responses to “The Wolf Pack is official!!”
Lisa
23. Mar, 2009
Major kudos for enlisting Rene Haynes!!!! Spare NO expense!!!!! We LOVE attention to detail!!!!
After seeing these guys on screen I think Team Edward is gonna really feel the *heat* from Team Wolf Pack!!! Arooouuuu!!!
KConway
24. Mar, 2009
After watching Twilight on DVD for the second time, I got a rush in the scene where Jacob comes to talk to Bella before the prom! When Edward and Jacob glared at each other, I couldn’t help but think…….BRING IT!!!!! Can’t wait for New Moon – it sounds like the wolf cast will be awesome!!!
wandap1016
24. Mar, 2009
I’m so excited and happy to see that they are making every effort to get the casting done right. I can’t wait to see who else is cast for the movie!
wanttobeinforks
24. Mar, 2009
Glad to see that they are using Native actors and not trying to substitute some other ethnicity. I am part of the Oneida tribe (through my father) out of London, Ontario; if they have a part for a 37 yr old “Mom” I would be there in an instant !!!! I am definitely “Team Edward” but these guys are going to be great. Can’t wait to see how it all works out. Please, Summit, don’t ruin another movie!!
SINI
24. Mar, 2009
I’ve watched the DVD 3 times and the 3rd time I cried at the end… I can’t wait to see the scene when Edward leaves Bella….I know I’m going to cry..I’m excited for NEW MOON!!! I The Wolf Pack that has been cast so far look great for the parts…just hope they stay true to the book this time around…TEAM EDWARD all the way …..