Twilight star Taylor Lautner returns to the big screen: he will play a werewolf hunter

Remember Taylor Lautner, the very same werewolf Jacob from "Twilight"? He is coming back. But not in a continuation of the saga, rather in a completely new large-scale project, where he will play himself.

After the completion of "The Twilight Saga" in 2012, Lautner disappeared from the radar. He rarely appeared in new films, and when he did ("Grown Ups 2," "The Ridiculous 6"), it was in smaller roles. Fans awaited his return to major roles.

It turned out Taylor wasn't just taking a break from movies but was preparing for a big comeback. The series, currently in development, is titled "Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter."
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Actor Taylor Lautner as Jacob from 'The Twilight Saga' and on his podcast in 2025
The reputable entertainment outlet Variety reports that Lautner will not only play the lead role but also serve as a producer. The creators humorously explain where Taylor has been in recent years: it turns out he was secretly fighting the very creatures that made him famous. The synopsis reveals some plot details:
Between saving the world, reviving his career, and falling in love, he faces the main question: what happens when your leading role becomes your worst enemy?
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Lautner humorously commented on the news on Instagram: "Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in." His "Twilight" co-star Kellan Lutz (who played Emmett Cullen in the franchise) congratulated him on his return in the comments.

Taylor's wife, also named Taylor, commented on the news about the series. She wrote in her personal blog that the project has "deep meaning," and the parallels with her husband's life are "truly remarkable":
My love, where do I begin. Words cannot express how happy I am for you. Watching you grow and heal over the past seven years has been a real gift.
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The release date for the series hasn't been announced yet, but it's clear that we're in for something unique. It's not just a return to a familiar role but rather an ironic take on it and on Lautner's career itself.

A fan under the nickname Lisabrice noted in the comments on "Variety" that for many "Twilight" actors, this saga became the highlight of their careers. She added that Taylor's return to the world of werewolves is a real find.

There's no information yet on how Lautner is preparing for his new role. Will he build muscle mass, as he often showcased in "The Twilight Saga"? This is a sensitive topic for the actor. In 2023, he admitted to People that maintaining a muscular physique during the filming of the vampire saga was challenging for him:
I didn't know it would affect me or continue to affect me in terms of body image. But now, looking back, I realize it certainly did and certainly will. Don't seek happiness in how you want your body to look.
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In recent years, the actor has indeed let go of this situation a bit. Yes, he has gained weight, but he feels comfortable, wrote the popular publication News.com in 2023.
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Actor Taylor Lautner as Jacob, gaining physical mass for 'The Twilight Saga'
Which Taylor's image do you prefer - the muscular werewolf or a more natural one?

Earlier, we at zoomboola.com wrote about what's currently happening in the life of another "Twilight" star - Robert Pattinson. We talked about his child and his beloved.