West Michigan native Taylor Lautner will officially be back for “Twilight” sequel: “New Moon”

That news being reported by entertainment news outlets all across the country today, the news is also on the home page of ”Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer’s website.

Lautner plays Jacob Black, a werewolf competing for the affections of main character Bella.

The movie is set for release November 20, 2009.

Read more about Taylor in my previous post (from, ironically Nov. 20, 2008)…

West Michigan Native in “Twilight”

(posted Nov. 20, 2008)

Taylor Lautner as Jacob in Twilight

West Michigan native in “Twilight”

Taylor Lautner was born in Grand Rapids and grew up in Hudsonville, and now his career is set to take-off after his role in Twilight.

Back in July, I posted a blog about Taylor, but with the switch to the new website, I have had to re-post and re-write what I posted then.

Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart in Twilight

Taylor plays Jacob Black, a werewolf and possible love interest of Bella, the main character in Twilight, a teen vampire/romance movie.

Taylor’s filmography includes: Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005), The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005), Shadow Fury (2001)

From his bio on IMDB.com – Taylor began studying karate at the age of six, training at Fabiano’s Karate School (340 E Lakewood Blvd, Holland, MI or Fabiano’s Karate School website).

“Twilight” poster courtesy Summit Entertainment