Kristen Stewart, once the face of the “Twilight” saga, has expressed interest in revisiting the iconic franchise—but this time from the director’s chair. With her recent directorial debut, “The Chronology of Water,” Stewart is now open to the idea of bringing a fresh perspective to the “Twilight” series. Her enthusiasm for a “Twilight” remake with a grander vision and budget offers an intriguing possibility for the beloved series’ revival.
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Entertainment Tonight recently inquired whether Stewart would consider directing a remake of her past films, including 2008’s “Twilight,” famously directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
“I love what all of the directors did with the movies,” Stewart said. “But they were so themselves and weird and kind of like squirrelly and just so present in that time when they didn’t really know what they were yet, before they blew up.”
She expressed excitement about the prospect. “Imagine if we had a huge budget and a bunch of love and support,” she added. “I would love to readapt—yeah, sure, I’ll do the remake. I’m doing it. I’m committed.”
The Legacy of ‘Twilight’
The “Twilight” franchise, based on Stephenie Meyer’s novels, captivated audiences with its mix of romance and fantasy. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson led the cast as Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, with Taylor Lautner portraying Jacob Black. Though Hardwicke directed the first installment, subsequent films saw new leadership under Chris Weitz, David Slade, and Bill Condon. With five films in total, the saga became a cultural phenomenon.
Stewart’s Continued Reflection
Despite moving forward in her career, Stewart often revisits the impact of “Twilight” on popular culture. “I was just talking to one of my friends about that movie because it’s on TV a lot over the holidays,” she shared with ET. “I was like, ‘How is that aging?’ Because they watch it every year on Christmas with their fam.”
Stewart’s Directorial Endeavors
“The Chronology of Water,” which marks Stewart’s leap into directing, opened in limited release on December 25 and will expand to more theaters on January 9. Starring Imogen Poots as writer Lidia Yuknavitch, the film has been praised by Rolling Stone as a “free-form biopic” that’s “radical, bruising, aggressive in its honesty.” Stewart’s approach reflects her desire to challenge norms and convey unfiltered realism on screen.
With her sights set on new creative territories, Kristen Stewart’s potential role as a “Twilight” director could bring fresh energy and imagination to the beloved series, leaving fans eager for what could come next.