Lana Veenker, one of the casting agents for New Moon, has updated her blog with new information regarding casting.

Summit has posted a press release about Taylor reprising the role of Jacob Black! “My experience on TWILIGHT was wonderful and I am looking forward to continuing on with the team for NEW MOON,” said Lautner. “I have been working hard preparing for the physicality that this role will require and can’t wait to get
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Spoiler TV has the casting call sheet for New Moon, which begins filming in March in Vancouver!  It says they are casting for Sam though, so I don’t know what this means exactly, or if this is 100% accurate.

MTV has an article about casting rumors on who might play Leah.  To vote in their poll, click here! “For the past month, rumors have been circulating that two Disney Channel stars are in contention for the role of Leah Clearwater. Leah is Jacob’s fiesty and heartbroken frienemy, who…umm… also happens to be a werewolf!”

You can all breathe a sigh of relief because Taylor Lautner is going to continue to play Jacob Black in New Moon! Stephenie Meyer posted a message from her and director Chris Weitz on her site. “Good news about New Moon from director Chris Weitz: I’m very happy to announce that Taylor Lautner will be
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Entertainment Weekly has a new article discussing Taylor Lautner’s role in New Moon. “This week, Summit Entertainment is expected to announce a big cast­ing choice for the next film based on Stephenie Meyer’s wildly successful series of vampire romance novels.” “By the time you read these words, Taylor Lautner’s fate may already have been decid­ed.
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MTV has confirmed that Rob has dropped out of his next project due to the time constraints of New Moon! “MTV News has exclusively confirmed that Pattinson is dropping out of “Parts per Billion,” the eagerly anticipated indie film he was scheduled to begin shooting in Los Angeles this month. Although co-star/producer Rosario Dawson had
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Summit has released a brief description of their 2009 lineup, including New Moon! “New Moon” Release date: November 20, 2009 Cast: Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson Directed by: Chris Weitz Written by: Melissa Rosenberg Synopsis: Bella Swan is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen but her spirit is rekindled by
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Bloody Disgusting has a new interview with actor Jackson Rathbone in which he discusses Twilight, New Moon, and his love of horror films!

Our friend Maggie is discussing what she thinks of the director change from Twilight to New Moon… “I’m not intensely familiar with Chris Weitz, but what I do know of him is both comforting and unnerving.” To read more, click here!