Twilight Remake Cast: The New Faces of the TV Show Reboot

The Legacy of Twilight

A new cast is a must for the main characters in the new Twilight remake TV series. Twilight is following the footsteps of Harry Potter, a property soon to get a new TV series with HBO Max. Twilight took the world by storm in the late 2000s, launching Kristin Stewert, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner into the spotlight. The franchise produced five films from 2008 through 2012, and its success paved the road for The Hunger Games and Divergent to follow suit.

Lana Condor as Lara Jean Covey on the bus in To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Many of the actors tied to the Twilight franchise have gone on to have successful careers, with Stewart earning an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Princess Diana in the 2021 film Spencer. Similarly, Pattinson has seen success starring in the critically acclaimed The Lighthouse in 2019 and taking on the role of the Caped Crusader in The Batman. Given that the upcoming show is a remake, it's unlikely that any of these actors will return, meaning that new faces are sure to be brought in by the series.

closeup of Joe Goldberg smiling on You

The New Bella Swan: Lana Condor

Lana Condor is best known for her role as Lara Jean in Netflix's To All The Boys I've Loved Before franchise. The movies were based on a book series, making Condor no stranger to book to live-action book adaptations. The actress was likable and charismatic as Lara, and her charm would translate well as Bella.

Lana Condor as Lara Jean Covey

After the success of To All The Boys, Condor went on to star in Boo, Bitch, where she played a ghost, before finding out she was actually still alive, and her experience with the supernatural would be great for Twilight, a franchise known for its portrayal of vampires. Condor also once told Interview Magazine that Stewart basically carried Twilight on her back, and with her as Bella in the series, she'd have her own opportunity to play the strong female lead.

Lana Condor as Jubilee in X-Men Apocalypse

The New Edward Cullen: Milo Manheim

Like Condor, Milo Manheim has some experience with the supernatural. He got his start in the Disney Channel Zombies franchise playing a zombie before moving on to Paramount+'s School Spirits and starring as a ghost. Playing a vampire would be a breeze for the 22-year-old actor after his past roles. He's also known for playing the leading male character, so taking on Edward Cullen, the second most important character in the Twilight franchise, is something he's already proven he can do.

Milo Manheim in School Spirits

The New Jacob Black: Forrest Goodluck

At only 18 years old, Forrest Goodluck found himself working beside one of the biggest actors in the world in The Revenant. Taking on the intense Leonardo Dicaprio film with 12 Oscar nominations and two wins makes any other acting role a piece of cake for Goodluck. Forrest is Native American and was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His father is Navajo, while his mother comes from several tribes, Hidatsa, Mandan, Navajo, and Tsimshian.

Forrest Goodluck

A crucial part of Jacob Black's Twilight story is that he is a part of the Native American Quileute tribe. For that reason, the remake will surely cast an actor with a similar heritage. However, Goodluck's heritage is not the sole reason he deserves to play Jacob. That, combined with his incredible acting skills, could give him the platform to be recognized for his talent.

The New Carlisle Cullen: Penn Badgley

Penn Badgley's days of murdering civilians as Joe Goldberg are coming to an end as You is set to air its final season. With the Netflix series off his schedule, Badgley could wind up in the role of another morally ambiguous character. Twilight's Carlisle Cullen is a powerful character who landed at number 1 on Forbes' list of fictional wealthiest people. Any actor attempting to take on the role must be able to hold their own, and Badgley has proved his capabilities as Netflix's favorite serial killer. Badgley would also bring in a pretty big audience, possibly those mourning the loss of You, excited to see more of the actor on their TV screens.

The New Esme Cullen: Lashana Lynch

Lashana Lynch has a vast filmography from The Woman King to a new 007 in No Time To Die, but the role that best qualifies her for Esme Cullen was when she played Miss Honey in Netflix's 2022 Matilda the Musical. Esme is the matriarch of the Cullen family in Twilight. In the books, she takes all the vampires in and raises them as her own. She even becomes a mother figure to Bella, helping her through some dark issues, especially once Bella marries Edward.

Lashana Lynch as Miss Honey performing My House in Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical.

Lynch proved her ability to be loving and comforting with her role as Miss Honey. Those who grew up reading the Roald Dahl novel or watching the 1996 film remember how nurturing Miss Honey was to Matilda, whose own family didn't have much time for her. Lynch brought the same kindness to the teacher, and she could do the same for Esme. Since she's been in a broad genre of films, taking on the supernatural TV show is within her capabilities.

The New Alice Cullen: Amandla Stenberg

Amandla Stenberg would be the perfect addition to the Twilight TV series as she already took on another book-to-screen adaptation as a child. Stenberg portrayed Rue in The Hunger Games and showcased her love for the slasher genre in Bodies, Bodies, Bodies. The actress even attended the Breaking Dawn part 1 and 2 premieres as a kid, and it would be a full circle moment if she got to portray Alice Cullen in Twilight TV show. Alice's special power in Twilight is her ability to see the future, and with her acting skills, which were apparent from a young age, Stenberg could easily take on the psychic role.

Amandla Stenberg in Bodies Bodies Bodies