Taylor Lautner Fought to Retain 'Twilight' Role Amid Potential Recasting

Actor reveals intense workout regimen to secure role, discusses 'difficult' rivalry with co-star Robert Pattinson

Taylor Lautner, who played Jacob Black in the Twilight franchise, revealed that he was nearly recast after the first film due to the character's physical transformation in the sequel, 'New Moon'.
Lautner was initially cast as a teenager, but the character was supposed to evolve into a muscular man in his 20s, leading the production team to consider recasting the role.
Upon learning of the potential recasting, Lautner began a rigorous workout regimen and gained 20-25 pounds, eventually winning back his role.
Lautner also spoke about the 'difficult' rivalry between him and co-star Robert Pattinson, fueled by the 'Team Jacob' vs 'Team Edward' fan debate, stating they never 'connected on a deep level' due to their different personalities.
Despite the challenges, Lautner expressed gratitude for the Twilight franchise and the opportunities it provided him.