Kristen Stewart may have left Forks years ago, but the ‘Twilight‘ universe clearly hasn’t left her. More than a decade after the final film wrapped, the actress has surprised fans by openly entertaining the idea of returning to the iconic franchise.
But this time, she’s not returning as Bella Swan, but as the person calling the shots behind the camera.
Kristen Stewart Wants Another ‘Twilight’ Opportunity
Kristen Stewart has revealed that she would seriously consider directing a ‘Twilight‘ remake if it came with the right backing. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the 35-year-old said she would “love” to re-adapt the vampire romance that defined a generation, especially if the project came with a huge budget and strong creative support.
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Stewart rose to global fame playing Bella Swan in the five ‘Twilight‘ films released between 2008 and 2012. Reflecting on the original run, she praised the distinct creative voices behind each installment, saying she loved what Catherine Hardwicke, Chris Weitz, and the other directors brought to the table.
She described the films as “so themselves and weird,” because of how raw and experimental they felt before the franchise exploded into a global phenomenon. She went on to imagine what a new version could look like today. With more resources, more love, and more institutional support, Stewart said she would absolutely be interested in re-adapting the story. At one point, she even jokingly declared, “Yeah, sure, I’ll do the remake. I’m doing it! I’m committed!”
The Many Directors Who Contributed To The Original Saga
The original ‘Twilight‘ films passed through several creative hands, each with a different chapter of the saga. Catherine Hardwicke directed the 2008 original, basing the story in moody intimacy and indie sensibilities. Chris Weitz took over for 2009’s ‘New Moon‘, expanding the emotional scale and deepening the central love triangle.
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David Slade directed ‘Eclipse‘ in 2010, keeping the focus on action and darker themes. Whereas, Bill Condon closed the franchise by helming both parts of ‘Breaking Dawn‘ in 2011 and 2012. All three installments were adapted from novels by Stephanie Meyer, whose books formed the backbone of the franchise’s massive success.
Despite the franchise’s eventual success, Stewart has been candid about how uncertain everything felt at the beginning. She has previously explained that when the first film was made, no one involved expected it to take over pop culture the way it did. Whether or not a remake ever materializes, her comments have already reignited fan conversations about what ‘Twilight‘ could look like through a modern, filmmaker-driven lens.
