Get ready, Twilight fans: A brand-new Twilight TV show is set to breathe fresh life into the saga on Netflix!
Yes, you read it right. Stephenie Meyer's globally recognized vampire romance saga is returning, but this time as an animated TV series. This comes after Netflix confirmed a straight-to-series order for the animated show being adapted from Meyer’s Twilight novel Midnight Sun.
This new Twilight TV show will retell the story with a twist. The focus has shifted from Bella Swan to Edward Cullen, as the story will be retold from the vampire's perspective instead of the mortal teen, offering a fresh take on the iconic Twilight universe.
Author Stephenie Meyer crafted a tale of forbidden desire in her first novel, which was a huge success in 2005. Following the success, Meyer expanded the narrative in three more books and also released two companion books: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner (2010) and Midnight Sun (2020).
Now after four years of the release of Midnight Sun, fans will enjoy the story in the animated show. As of now, Netflix hasn't announced a release date or voice actors involved. Continue reading to explore every known detail about the upcoming Twilight TV show.
Netflix confirmed a new Twilight TV show: Details explored
The tale of forbidden love began in Stephenie Meyer's first novel surrounding a mortal teen, Bella, who's socially awkward and caught the attention of two mysterious and supernatural boys— Edward Cullen: a vampire, and Jacob Black, a werewolf.
Throughout the four books, their love triangle evolves, but in the end, it is Edward and Bella who are meant to be.
While the books were highly acclaimed and praised by readers, the Twilight franchise skyrocketed with fame after the release of the 2008 film adaptation of the first book. Featuring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner in the leading roles, the film franchise gained a global fanbase throughout its run.
As mentioned before, the story was then retold from the enigmatic vampire's perspective in Midnight Sun, which is now set to be adapted into an animated TV show. The book's completion was delayed due to a partial manuscript leak on the internet which led Meyer to to shelve the project until it came out in 2020.
Lionsgate Television had been developing and pitching the animated Twilight TV show for two years before Netflix acquired it and granted a straight-to-series order.
Now that the project has finally been greenlit, Meyer herself has joined to executive produce the series through her company Fickle Fish Films along with Meghan Hibbett.
Who is writing the new Twilight TV show: Exploring the team and plot details
While Meyer has joined to executive produce through her company, the creative team has also been joined by Sinead Daly who's working as a writer and executive producer for the upcoming Twilight TV show.
Daly has previously worked on other hit projects including Tell Me Lies (Hulu), The Walking Dead: World Beyond (AMC), Raised by Wolves (Max), and The Get Down (Netflix). Producers of the original Twilight films: Wyck Godfrey & Marty Bowen are also hired as executive producers through Temple Hill Entertainment.
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As for the plot details of the upcoming Twilight TV show, it will offer a fresh approach to fans. The show will focus on Edward Cullen's thoughts backstory, and internal struggles, providing a deeper insight into his character.
Since Midnight Sun received mixed reviews, the release of a new animated Twilight TV show will help revisit the believed universe. It's expected to appeal to both, the long-time Twilight fans and newcomers.
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