Lionsgate has revealed they are working on a new animated Twilight series and fans are confused by the news.
However, the newest YA resurgence has many fans scratching their heads in confusion, with Lionsgate confirming that an animated Twilight series is currently beginning development.
#Twilightanimated series is officially in development 🧛‍♀️(via@DEADLINE)pic.twitter.com/pPwAjxnXGY
Deadlinewas the first to report the news, with Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns sharing the information about the new project during a Q&A at the Morgan Stanley media conference.
“We’re going to go out with the Twilight series, an animated series, I think there’ll be a lot of interest in that.”
The original Twilight book series and subsequent live-action films were a massive hit for the studio and author Stephanie Meyer. Across the four films made, theTwilight franchise grossed morethan $3.4B globally and in some ways helped launch the careers of its two main stars in Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.
Both of which have gone on to star in major franchises like Batman, Charlie’s Angels, and more.
Despite Burns’ belief that this new animated Twilight show will garner “a lot of interest”, the early online response from fans indicates otherwise. Across social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) Twilight fans have been sharing their confusion and disinterest at the news.
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OneTwilight fan wrote, “Did we ask for this? I don’t remember being asked.” Another added, “Who is even the target audience for this?”
A third X user alsowrote, “It’ll be as bad as the movies they’ve been making.”
At the time of writing, it is unclear if the animated film will serve as a retelling of the book series or if it will include a completely original story. What’s more, the cast and crew for the new animated Twilight project are still yet to be confirmed.
Eleni Thomas is a Senior Writer on Dexerto’s Australia team, specializing in Gaming and wider gamer culture. She is a journalism graduate, expertly covering TV & Movies, GTA, Pokemon, Nintendo games, Twitch streamers, and YouTubers. She is also passionate about covering Queer and female representation. You can contact her at: eleni.thomas@dexerto.com
