List of The Twilight Saga cast members

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(Left to right) Director Chris Weitz, Stewart, Lautner, and Pattinson attending the photocall for New Moon on November 10, 2009, in Paris, France

This is a list of the cast members from The Twilight Saga film series, which is based on the novels by Stephenie Meyer. The main stars of the films are Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, and Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black. Twilight (2008) is based on the New York Times best selling [1] novel of the same name (2005) and was directed by Catherine Hardwicke. The second film, The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) is based on the first book's sequel (2006). [2] It was directed by Chris Weitz. The third film, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse , directed by David Slade, was released on June 30, 2010. [3] and is based on the third installment in the series (2007). The filming of Breaking Dawn Part 1 started on November 1, 2010. [4] [5] The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (commonly referred to as Breaking Dawn – Part 1) released in theatres on November 18, 2011, [6] and released to DVD on February 11, 2012, in the United States. [7] The film grossed over $712 million worldwide. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (commonly referred to as Breaking Dawn – Part 2) was released on November 16, 2012, [8] by Lionsgate in the United States, in consequence of the merger between Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment. [9] Both Breaking Dawn films were directed by Bill Condon. The film (101 days in release) was a box-office success, grossing over $829 million worldwide, becoming the 34th highest-grossing film, [10] the 6th highest-grossing film of 2012 and the highest-grossing film of the Twilight series.

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Cast

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This section includes characters who have appeared in the film series.

Character Twilight New Moon Eclipse Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Breaking Dawn – Part 2
20082009201020112012

Principal characters

Bella Swan Kristen Stewart
Edward Cullen Robert Pattinson
Jacob Black Taylor Lautner
Charlie Swan Billy Burke
Carlisle Cullen Peter Facinelli
Esme Cullen Elizabeth Reaser
Alice Cullen Ashley Greene
Emmett Cullen Kellan Lutz
Rosalie Hale Nikki Reed
Jasper Hale Jackson Rathbone
Renesmee Cullen [lower-alpha 1] Mackenzie Foy

Amazon Coven

SennaTracey Heggins
Zafrina Judi Shekoni

Denali Coven

Laurent Edi Gathegi
Eleazar Christian Camargo
Carmen Mía Maestro
Irina Maggie Grace
Kate Casey LaBow
Tanya MyAnna Buring
VasiliiBilly Wagenseller
SashaAndrea Powell [12]

Egyptian Coven

Amun Omar Metwally
KebiAndrea Gabriel
Benjamin Rami Malek
Tia Angela Sarafyan

French Coven

Henri Amadou Ly
YvetteJanelle Froehlich

Irish Coven

MaggieMarlane Barnes
Siobhan Lisa Howard
Liam Patrick Brennan

Romanian Coven

Stefan Guri Weinberg
Vladimir Noel Fisher

Volturi

Demetri Charlie Bewley [13]
Felix Daniel Cudmore [13]
Alec Cameron Bright [13] Cameron Bright
Jane Dakota Fanning [13] Dakota Fanning
Aro Michael Sheen Michael Sheen
Caius Jamie Campbell Bower Jamie Campbell Bower
Marcus Christopher Heyerdahl Christopher Heyerdahl
Heidi Noot Seear
Santiago Lateef Crowder

American Nomads

Victoria Rachelle Lefevre Bryce Dallas Howard Rachelle Lefevre A
James Cam Gigandet
Garrett Lee Pace
Mary Toni Trucks
PeterErik Odom
Charlotte Valorie Curry
RandallBill Tangradi

European Nomads

Alistair Joe Anderson

Other vampires

Bree Tanner Jodelle Ferland [14]
Cold One Peter Murphy
Cold Woman [lower-alpha 2] Monique Ganderton
Lucy Kirsten Zien [16]
Maria Catalina Sandino Moreno [17]
Nettie Leah Gibson
Riley Biers Xavier Samuel
HuilenMarisa Quinn

Half-vampires

Nahuel J.D. Pardo
Renesemee Cullen Mackenzie Foy

Shape-shifters

Sam Uley Solomon Trimble [lower-alpha 3] Chaske Spencer [13]
Embry Call Krys Hyatt U [lower-alpha 4] Kiowa Gordon [13]
Quil Ateara Tyson Houseman [13]
Paul Lahote Alex Meraz [13]
Jared Cameron Bronson Pelletier [13]
Leah Clearwater Julia Jones [14]
Seth Clearwater Boo Boo Stewart [14]
Taha Aki Byron Chief-Moon

Humans

Billy Black Gil Birmingham
Jessica Stanley [lower-alpha 5] Anna Kendrick [19]
Mike Newton Michael Welch [19]
Angela Webber Christian Serratos [19]
Eric Yorkie Justin Chon [19]
Renée Dwyer Sarah Clarke Sarah Clarke [13]
Phil DwyerMatt Bushell Ty Olsson
Diner Customer / Wedding Guest Stephenie Meyer Stephenie Meyer
Tyler Crowley Gregory Tyree Boyce
Mr. Molina José Zúñiga
Waylon Forge Ned Bellamy
CoraAyanna Berkshire
WaitressKatie Powers
Ms. CopeTrish Egan
Emily Young Tinsel Korey [13] [20]
Harry Clearwater Graham Greene
Gianna Justine Wachsberger
Sue Clearwater Alex Rice
Royce King II Jack Huston [21]
JohnBen Geldreich
Third WifeMariel Belanger
VeraSabrina Frank
Rachel Black Tanaya Beatty
Claire YoungSienna Joseph
KaureCarolina Virguez
GustavoSebastiao Lemos [12]
BiancaAli Faulkner
KimCaitlin Mooney Fu
J. Jenks Wendell Pierce

Notes

  1. ↑ Actresses Christie Burke, Rachel St. Gelais, Sierra Pitkin, and Eliza Faria also have bit parts playing Renesmee at various ages in Breaking Dawn. [11]
  2. ↑ In The Twilight Saga: Eclipse , Monique Ganderton played the role of the "Cold Woman". However, the name of the character was changed to "Beautiful Vampiress". [15]
  3. ↑ Solomon Trimble was credited as "Jacob's friend" in the Twilight film, but was widely recognized as playing the part of Sam. [lower-alpha 6] [lower-alpha 7] [lower-alpha 8] [lower-alpha 9]
  4. ↑ Krys Hyatt was recognized as playing the part of Embry in the Twilight film, though his role was uncredited. [18]
  5. ↑ The characters Jessica Stanley and Lauren Mallory from the book were combined to create the role of Jessica, which was played by Anna Kendrick.
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