News about Stephenie Meyer

Sofia Coppola decided against directing the fourth Twilight film, based on Stephenie Meyer's book Breaking Dawn, due to a plot line that she simply found 'too weird.' The New York native, 52, explained why her 'one meeting' about working on the supernatural thriller, starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, was the most worthwhile.' 'I thought the whole imprinting-werewolf thing was strange.' The baby is still in his crib. Too weird!' On a press tour for her forthcoming film Priscilla, she told Rolling Stone. However, a part of the earlier Twilight could be done in an interesting way.' I thought it'd be fun to do a teen-vampire romance, but the last one is the most far out.'

Well, Twilight followers: The wolf's out of the bag, it appears. A television version of Stephenie Meyer's best-selling book series is currently in the works at Lionsgate Television, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Meyer is said to be involved in early development, with few confirmed details, including a network/platform or a writer, according to THR. The television show is expected to be produced by Wyck Godfrey and former Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Copresident Erik Feig. Rep. Lionsgate did not respond to POPSUGAR's call for comment right away.

The Hollywood Reporter revealed on Wednesday that a Twilight television show is in early development.' A series of Stephenie Meyer's most popular books is on display at Lionsgate Television, according to a source. The show does not have a network or a writer attached to it yet - the studio will'lead the construction before purchasing the rights to the bundle.'

Henry Cavill has discussed being left out of Edward Cullen's role in the Twilight films as the film's director Stephenie Meyer hoped for the role. Meyer, the 39-year-old actor who appeared on Happy Sad Confused podcast on Wednesday, said he was not aware he was hoping for the role but he was turned down for at 24 for being too young to play the high school vampire.

Taylor Swift was almost included in the beloved Twilight saga. The songstress, 32, was a Twilight fan and had a request for a cameo in the second film, New Moon, but director Chris Weitz refused to let her know she was not a distraction for viewers. However, years after the decision, he says he regrets it: "I kick myself for it too." On Ashley Greene's The Twilight Effect podcast, he may have been hanging out with Taylor Swift, and perhaps we should have been friends.'