Anna Kendrick had some thoughts upon learning that a Twilight TV show is in the works.
If you forgot, the 38-year-old Pitch Perfect star played Jessica Stanley, a supporting role in the mega-successful film franchise starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner.
Back in April 2023, it was confirmed that Lionsgate was working on turning the franchise into a new TV series.
While attending the 2024 Variety Creative Impact and 10 Directors to Watch at Parker Palm Springs on Friday (January 5), Anna was asked about the remake and if she was interested in appearing in it. It prompted a thoughtful response from the actor.
Head inside to see what Anna Kendrick had to say about Twilight…
“That is so funny,” she told Variety upon learning of the remake.
Anna continued, reflecting on her original doubts about Twilight: “I literally two nights ago was having a conversation with one of my best friends about like,...
If you forgot, the 38-year-old Pitch Perfect star played Jessica Stanley, a supporting role in the mega-successful film franchise starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner.
Back in April 2023, it was confirmed that Lionsgate was working on turning the franchise into a new TV series.
While attending the 2024 Variety Creative Impact and 10 Directors to Watch at Parker Palm Springs on Friday (January 5), Anna was asked about the remake and if she was interested in appearing in it. It prompted a thoughtful response from the actor.
Head inside to see what Anna Kendrick had to say about Twilight…
“That is so funny,” she told Variety upon learning of the remake.
Anna continued, reflecting on her original doubts about Twilight: “I literally two nights ago was having a conversation with one of my best friends about like,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Anna Kendrick is known for her roles in blockbuster movies like the Pitch Perfect franchise, Trolls, and A Simple Favor. However, many fans remember her appearance in the Twilight movies — including one scene that involved a graduation speech that Kendrick revealed was supposed to be improvised.
Anna Kendrick | Araya Doheny/Getty Images Anna Kendrick’s role in the ‘Twilight’ franchise
Kendrick played Jessica Stanley in the mega-popular Twilight films. Jessica was one of main character Bella’s (played by Kristen Stewart) high school friends and appeared in New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn — Part 1.
In Eclipse, Kendrick delivers a standard valedictorian speech, discussing growing up and figuring out who the students want to be when they grow up. The actor stayed on script while filming the scene but recently revealed the producers wanted her to do something a little different.
Just wanted to wish Anna Kendrick a happy birthday before it hits #Twilight.
Anna Kendrick | Araya Doheny/Getty Images Anna Kendrick’s role in the ‘Twilight’ franchise
Kendrick played Jessica Stanley in the mega-popular Twilight films. Jessica was one of main character Bella’s (played by Kristen Stewart) high school friends and appeared in New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn — Part 1.
In Eclipse, Kendrick delivers a standard valedictorian speech, discussing growing up and figuring out who the students want to be when they grow up. The actor stayed on script while filming the scene but recently revealed the producers wanted her to do something a little different.
Just wanted to wish Anna Kendrick a happy birthday before it hits #Twilight.
- 2/11/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Anna Kendrick is an accomplished actor you’ll recognize from several notable Hollywood movies. These days, Kendrick is branching out and trying her hand at directing. The 37-year-old’s upcoming directorial work will be a Netflix film about a terrifying serial killer. Here’s what we know so far:
Anna Kendrick has had several notable roles Anna Kendrick in 2022 | Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal
Kendrick started her career as a theater actor. When she was 12, Kendrick appeared in the Broadway musical High Society, which allowed her to gain some recognition. She even received a Tony Award nomination.
In the late 2000s and 2010s, Kendrick became known for some movie roles. Most notably, she played Bella Swan’s school friend Jessica Stanley in the Twilight movie series. She also played Natalie Keener in the 2009 film Up in the Air and Beca Mitchell in the Pitch Perfect movies.
Other films Kendrick is known for...
Anna Kendrick has had several notable roles Anna Kendrick in 2022 | Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal
Kendrick started her career as a theater actor. When she was 12, Kendrick appeared in the Broadway musical High Society, which allowed her to gain some recognition. She even received a Tony Award nomination.
In the late 2000s and 2010s, Kendrick became known for some movie roles. Most notably, she played Bella Swan’s school friend Jessica Stanley in the Twilight movie series. She also played Natalie Keener in the 2009 film Up in the Air and Beca Mitchell in the Pitch Perfect movies.
Other films Kendrick is known for...
- 1/28/2023
- by Tram Anh Ton Nu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Anna Kendrick recalls how much her career has grown since “Twilight.”
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the actress reflected on the massive spotlight that followed her co-stars after the worldwide success of the smash ’00s vampire films.
Kendrick played Jessica Stanley, a friend of Kristen Stewart’s Bella.
Kendrick discussed how it felt not to share as much spotlight as her co-stars did during the film’s blockbuster takeover.
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“At that time, I was this satellite figure in those movies,” Kendrick recounted in the article. “I could still walk down the street totally fine—though some of them did still recognize me from them.”
The 37-year-old actress said she wasn’t in the fandom’s spotlight nearly as much as her co-stars because she “wasn’t playing a character...
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the actress reflected on the massive spotlight that followed her co-stars after the worldwide success of the smash ’00s vampire films.
Kendrick played Jessica Stanley, a friend of Kristen Stewart’s Bella.
Kendrick discussed how it felt not to share as much spotlight as her co-stars did during the film’s blockbuster takeover.
Read More: Anna Kendrick On Sharing Personal Experience With Emotional Abuse During ‘Alice, Darling’ Press Tour: ‘Feeling Shi–y’
“At that time, I was this satellite figure in those movies,” Kendrick recounted in the article. “I could still walk down the street totally fine—though some of them did still recognize me from them.”
The 37-year-old actress said she wasn’t in the fandom’s spotlight nearly as much as her co-stars because she “wasn’t playing a character...
- 1/23/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
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