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‘Twilight’ Director Says Studio ‘Didn’t Believe’ Robert Pattinson Was Attractive Enough at First and Asked Her: ‘Can You Make This Guy Look Good?’

“Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke recently joined the “Happy Sad Confused” spinoff podcast “Watchalong” to reflect on her 2008 vampire romance, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this ...
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‘Twilight’ Director Says Studio Gave Her a ‘Mini Cupcake’ to Celebrate Film’s Success: Male Directors Get a ‘Car or a Three-Picture Deal or Whatever You Want’

“Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke said in an interview with The Guardian that the studio gifted her a “mini cupcake” as a congratulations when the vampire romance opened to an unexpectedly huge ...
Us Weekly

‘Twilight’ Director Says Studio Didn’t Think Robert Pattinson Was Hot Enough for the Franchise

The Twilight franchise starring Robert Pattinson has earned over $3 billion dollars, yet the film studio was reluctant to cast the British actor as vampire Edward Cullen because at the time they ...
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'Twilight' Studio Feared Robert Pattinson Wasn't Attractive Enough To Play Edward Cullen, Director Says: "Did You See His Cheekbones?"

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke revealed the studio behind the vampire romance was initially hesitant about casting heartthrob Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen. During an interview on the ...