Michael Copon
Amid concerns about Taylor‘s ability to play a more jacked version of Jacob, Michael Copon threw his name in the ring and auditioned for the part. MTV confirmed that he was actively campaigning for the role on Facebook.
He had more to say about the possibility during a 2008 interview with J-14.
“I feel like I need to bulk down. Right now I’m close to 200 pounds of muscle. Taylor’s [Lautner] probably what, 140, if he’s lucky? I’m already 200 pounds, so there’s no need for me to get any bigger,” he mused. “Plus he’s 5’6″ and I’m 6’2″. In the book, he grows eight inches and I’m exactly eight inches taller than Taylor. Huge difference.”
He continued, saying, “I have nothing against Taylor personally. I think he’s great and tremendous at what he does. But it’s just adjusting to the fact that Jacob has to grow. It’s a matter of going with the storyline. It goes with the territory. I see so much in Jacob Black that I feel like wasn’t brought to the first film that if I had the opportunity, I would totally create an amazing character.”
We’ve learned a lot about actors who auditioned to join the Twilight franchise…
- 9 Actors Auditioned to Play Edward Before Robert Pattinson was Cast
- 4 Actresses Auditioned to Play Bella Before Kristen Stewart was Cast
- One Actor Auditioned to Play Harry Potter & Edward in Twilight & Got Different Parts in Both Movies
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