Overview
- In an Entertainment Tonight interview, Stewart said she would “do the remake” and is “committed,” adding she would want a huge budget and strong backing.
- She framed the idea as a fresh re-adaptation and praised the original films’ directors, calling their work distinctive and very much of its moment.
- The comments came at Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch event during the Palm Springs festival, where she was recognized following The Chronology of Water.
- There is no confirmed plan for a new theatrical series, while Netflix has a straight-to-series animated adaptation of Midnight Sun with Stephenie Meyer involved.
- Stewart starred as Bella Swan across five films released from 2008 to 2012, a multi-director franchise that has grossed more than $3 billion worldwide.