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Kellan Lutz Rejects 'Twilight'; Pattinson Questions Series' Relevance

8/30/2025

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Kellan Lutz declined the role of Edward Cullen in "Twilight," feeling unprepared after "Generation Kill" and preferring a lighter character.
Jackson Rathbone, a finalist for the role, supports Robert Pattinson's casting and holds no resentment.
Pattinson has questioned the lasting cultural relevance of the "Twilight" series since its 2008 release.

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Story summary

Kellan Lutz declined the role of Edward Cullen in "Twilight," feeling unprepared after "Generation Kill" and preferring a lighter character.
Jackson Rathbone, a finalist for the role, supports Robert Pattinson's casting and holds no resentment.
Pattinson has questioned the lasting cultural relevance of the "Twilight" series since its 2008 release.