Taylor Lautner confirms meta ‘Twilight’-inspired spin-off
Former Twilight star Taylor Lautner is embracing his past in a new show called Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter.
The scripted show would see a fictionalised version of Lautner living a double life as both a Hollywood actor and a member of a secret society of werewolf hunters. Variety reported the show is in development at Amazon MGM Studios.
Lautner responded to the news on Instagram, posting a screenshot of report with the caption “Just when I thought I was out…they pull me back in”. Lautner played werewolf Jacob Black in the Twilight films from 2008 to 2012.
The official synopsis for the show reads: “After wrapping the final Twilight film, Taylor Lautner vanished from the spotlight. Fans speculated, tabloids theorized—but the truth is wilder than fiction. Taylor wasn’t just taking a mental health break. He was preparing for his real calling…Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter”.
It continues: “Playing himself, Taylor is drawn into a secret society of werewolf trackers who need his unique expertise. As he navigates his double life—Hollywood actor by day, supernatural warrior by night—Taylor must wrestle with the ultimate irony: fighting the very creatures that made him famous. Between saving the world, reviving his career, and falling in love, he faces the ultimate question—what happens when your biggest role becomes your greatest enemy?”
In addition to the Twilight films, Lautner has appeared in the films Abduction and Grown Ups 2, as well as the TV shows Cuckoo and Scream Queens. He hosts a successful podcast named The Squeeze with his wife, also called Taylor Lautner.
Recently, the actor spoke about his rivalry with Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson, saying it prevented them from being friends. He also joined ex-partner Taylor Swift on stage during her record-breaking Eras Tour.
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Victoria Luxford
NME
