New Moon (novel) previous novel written by Meyer. The film starred Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, reprising their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black, respectively. In late November 2008, Summit Entertainment greenlit the sequel, which was directed by Chris Weitz with Melissa Rosenberg returning as the screenwriter. The majority of the film was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia. New Moon (novel) New Moon is a romantic fantasy novel by author Stephenie Meyer, and is the second novel in the "Twilight" series. The novel continues the story of Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen's relationship. When Edward leaves Bella
Edward Cullen after he realized that riding motorcycles was a hobby she enjoyed sharing with Jacob. Prior to the role of Edward being cast for the 2008 "Twilight" film, Meyer opined that, although Edward was "Indisputably the most difficult character to cast, [he] is also the one that I'm most passionately decided upon. The only actor I've ever seen who I think could come close to pulling off Edward Cullen is...(drumroll)...Henry Cavill." When the film was optioned by Summit Entertainment in July 2007, Meyer stated that; "The most disappointing thing for me is losing my perfect Edward", as Cavill was by then