Summit Entertainment is circling edgy filmmaker David Slade (Hard Candy, 30 Days of Night) to direct the third Twilight movie, Eclipse, reports Deadline Hollywood Daily. Summit has no comment, but sources tell EW that Slade is indeed in talks for the job, although no deal is in place.
Candidates including Juan Antonio Bayona and Drew Barrymore have also been mentioned for the Eclipse gig, which Chris Weitz, director of the series’ second film, New Moon, will not be taking on. Eclipse is due to be released in June 2010. Production is already underway on New Moon; development of the fourth Twilight book, Breaking Dawn, hasn’t progressed as far as some have assumed. (Additional reporting by Benjamin Svetkey)
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NO! Not Drew Barrymore. Anyone but her and the last director. Please.
Drew confirmed she’s not going to be doing it – she was considered, but they didn’t choose her
The director of HARD CANDY for a kids movie? LOL
Although it would add a certain edge to the series.
http://tvdonewright.com/2009/04/21/losts-michael-emerson-gets-creepy-with-little-boy-blue/
RUN, DAVID SLADE, RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!
Seriously. I actually liked Hard Candy, and you don’t deserve to have your name associated with this.
I can’t wait for New Moon to come out, so that everyone will see how epic and beautiful the story is
Can’t wait to hear who they ultimately choose as a director for Eclipse!
Wait, so this film is being RELEASED in only about a year, and will probably have to go through fairly sizable post-production work for the effects, and they still don’t have a DIRECTOR?
Dear God, could Summit be doing this any more rushed and half-assed?
yeah i dont care who directs it as long as they make it as good as i hope new moon will be
Far rather Bayona do it.
I love those movies. Hard Candy was freaking awesome. This sounds like a great idea. And Adam, Twilight is not a kid’s movie.
I think a harder edge would be perfect for Eclipse, it is the more action packed of the sereies with a great fight scene between Victoria’s newborns vs the Cullens and the wolves. So far I’m pleased
I’m really concerned about how fast they are putting these movies out. They aren’t even done filming New Moon and they have a June 2010 release date for Eclipse. That is really pushing it, especially since these movies will need a certain amount of CGI. Rushed CGI looks bad. Slow down Summit and make these movies right.
I think it is great that eclipse is going to be released in June 2010, i read all the books 3 times in the last month,,they are awesome & most people cant seem to get tnough fast enough,,, bring it on,,,,
I don’t undestand why people that don’t appreciate (& LOVE!) the Twilight Saga even make comments about Twilight related stories. Everyone has a right to their own opinion of course but if you don’t like the books or the first movie why read this article and make a negative comment? Just a thought! I personally LOVED all four books! Have watched the first movie numerous times and can’t wait for the others!! TEAM EDWARD!!!
the director from 30 days of night??? that was possibly one fo the worst depiction of vampires ive ever seen! it truly was a terrible movie. this piece of newes scares me. it make me think this director may change the vibe and essence of the Cullens. can’t we get any experienced and good directors?? Summit keeps hiring mediocre directors.
I know a lot of people hate the idea of this director landing the job- but I am not one of them!
He’s not going to change our vamps, because the foundation for EVERYTHING has already been set.
What people need to look at is the gritty look he could bring to the action-packed Eclipse. He could make it on-the-edge-of-your-seat THRILLING! He IS A GOOD DIRECTOR. Just because you might not have liked his vision, doesn’t mean the man doesn’t have skills. Because he does.
I hope they choose a woman director, because I think a woman would do a better job at showing the romantic side of the story.
This is a really bad selection. I am very dissapointed. I would have much rather see Drew Barrymore take on this movie.
Can EW stop talking about F-ing Twilight!!?? The books are horribly written and the movie was an utter piece of s#!t! Stop contributing to the dumbing-down of Western civilization people!!
Seriously Matt… you’re online on EW using censored words and you’re concerned about the dumbing down of Western Civilization?? “The books are horribly written” hmmm how would you know they’re horribly written if you didn’t read them and why wouldn’t you stop at the first if they were horrible? Get over it, it’s popular. You don’t get it? Don’t read the articles. *eye roll*
EW will report on what’s going to sell mags, period. As long as Twi is popular it will report on it. As well it should since this is the reason for the magazine’s existence. And on subject maybe I’m out of it but since when does Drew Barrymore direct?
To people who are haters of Twilight: Why are you even reading the article? if you dont like it, then dont comment here saying its stupid. It’s EW’s job to report on popular movies that has a huge fanbase. Go somewhere where your comments will be appreciated. Im SICK of all these haters commenting on twilight.
I hope David does direct, it might be interesting. I just hope that Summit will stop rushing the movies and will focus on making the movies good. I am not trying to be mean when I say this but just don’t let Drew Barrymore direct. Please.
men who hate twilight hates edwards..lol…as they can never win over him..
i agreed, if you hate, don’t watch, don’t read it… don’t diss people who loves it…
we love it… we want more..that’s our business..lol..
there will always be haters out there… sighs..
i want to see Breaking Dawn movie..lol..that’s my fave book then twilight ..then eclipse and then new moon..
i think there is a urgency to have all the movies made, we all get vampires are supposed to be like they looked timeless…no more aging ..lol.. i agreed they should hurry… but not too rushing ..and cut corners.. most important, the actors and actresses as vampires, should try to keep their looks at best…no major changes, take care of themselves..
Please guys, NO ACTION MOVIE… I mean.. some action is alright, but the book is about a LOVE STORY! Please choose a women director! Do something right for once in Hollywood!
gosh this guy better make eclipse just like the book to be honest i think they should stick with the new moon director cause new moon looks good wel it better be as good as twilight i watch twilight every day and im readin breaking dawn it is so good i love the twilight saga im the bigggggggest fan ever and i love robert pattinson god i love saga when im done with breakin dawn im readin it again and im taking my time cause it will vbe sad when i done cause its the last one
i wnat the love story