Shed love to do the sequel if she could do it better thanTwilight, says one.
It became clear that Summit didnt have those same priorities.
Indeed, at press time the second movie appeared to have little more than a rough first-draft working script.
As Summits production president Erik Feig told EW duringTwilights record-busting first weekend, There is that first…script.
All the finesse that turns a screenplay into a movie hasnt happened yet.
Two weeks later, Summit is saying its happy with screenwriter Melissa Rosenbergs progress.
Another of Hardwickes primary concerns was that hunky vampire Edward remains MIA throughoutNew Moons middle portion.
Movies likePearl Harborhave tried it.
It absolutely didnt work.
With or without Hardwicke, Summit faces other snags.
(Summit says it wont make a decision until a new filmmaker is on board.)
So what director would want to take on such a big headache?
(One source says Weitz has already had conversations with below-the-line crew forNew Moon.)
We are in a recession, reminds one Hollywood insider.
Its a hit franchise.
Whoever steps into it is guaranteed a $100 million gross.
Everyone wants this movie.
Twilightsequel: Who would you recast?
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