Stephenie Meyer
Stephenie Meyer has praised the casting of British actor in the Twilight Saga claiming that he is perfect for the role of Edward Cullen.
Stephenie Meyer's wrote the popular novels, the first of which was adapted for the big screen last year.
In an interview with E! she said: "I knew that the problem was going to be Edward, because he's the perfect vampire," she said.
"How do you cast that from your pool of human actors?
"There's something unusual. There are moments where he looks exactly like he did in my head."
Pattinson returns to the role of vampire Edward Cullen this week for New Moon, the second book in the series to be adapted for the big screen.
Following Bella Swan's ill-fated 18th birthday party, Edward Cullen and his family abandon the town of Forks, Washington, in an effort to protect her from the dangers inherent in their world.
As the heartbroken Bella sleepwalks through her senior year of high school, numb and alone, she discovers Edward's image comes to her whenever she puts herself in jeopardy. Her desire to be with him at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.
With the help of her childhood friend Jacob Black, Bella refurbishes an old motorbike to carry her on her adventures. Bella's frozen heart is gradually thawed by her budding relationship with Jacob, a member of the mysterious Quileute tribe, who has a supernatural secret of his own.
New Moon is released 20th November.
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