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According to a report, Taylor Lautner may get to keep his “Twilight” role.

Screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg — who wrote both “Twilight” movies — tells
that the young actor faces a difficult challenge because the character in the
sequel is drastically different than the original.

”Jacob is a totally different character in New Moon,” Melissa says. “He’s a
foot taller and huge - and he’s supposed to look 25. It’s really a question of
whether or not the same actor can play the role.” Rosenberg is quick to add,
however, that ”everyone would love to keep him. We all think he’s the loveliest
person ever.”

For his part, Taylor has been , adding pounds of muscle to his frame in hopes
of meeting the physical requirements of the role.

Summit, the studio producing the film, is expected to announce its decision
sometime this week.

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