Robert Pattinson will be starring as the vampire "Edward Cullen" in the upcoming film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's book, Twilight. Filming will begin in February 2008.
You can view the author's website here and download the press release here.
Author Stephenie Meyer says about the casting of Robert:
I am ecstatic with Summit's choice for Edward. There are very few actors who can look both dangerous and beautiful at the same time, and even fewer who I can picture in my head as Edward. Robert Pattinson is going to be amazing.
And from Summit Entertainment's President of Production, Erik Feig:
"It's always a challenge to find the right actor for a part that has lived so vividly in the imaginations of readers but we took the responsibility seriously and are confident, with Rob Pattinson, that we have found the perfect Edward for our Bella in TWILIGHT."
