Twilight Saga Recasting - Who else could be Edward Cullen?

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I know it's insane, but pretend Robert Pattinson passed on the role of Edward, who would you pick for the Twilight Saga character?

Hi guys! I'm Dana Ward at the ClevverTV headquarters with a special re-casting series. Like I said, it might sound crazy, but we're just having a bit of fun and thinking outside of the box to re-cast the character of Edward Cullen. I mean, I don't think anyone can imagine the Twilight series without Robert Pattinson. But WHAT IF he passed on the project? Who would take his place? Let's break it down.

The most obvious option was actually one reportedly chosen by book author, Stephanie Meyer. Early on, before RP got cast, Meyer had said "the Perfect Edward" would be Henry Cavill, and that he was the only actor she'd ever seen who could pull off the character of Edward Cullen. He's already played in period pieces, like The Tutors, so he can give off that almost regal feel from when Edward was raised and of course, Henry is one handsome guy. But apparently he had grown up so much by the time the film production started that Cavill said he never heard from anyone on the Twilight crew. Cavill suspects that the 3 or so years he has on Pattinson put him out of the game.

Another actor that some online fans have imagined to play the vampire is Tyson Ritter. He's the lead singer for The All-American rejects, but he's only one year younger than Cavill and he has no acting experience. Looking good for a role can only take you so far though, right? And one year younger - getting a bit closer to the KEY age - is Chace Crawford. He's been compared to Robert in casual everyday style with the sunglasses and hair, but what do you think about Chace as Edward? Online there's actually a poll between the two for the vampire role - of course, RP wins with 78-percent of the vote.

Another actor who's been mention in fan sites is Gaspard Ulliel. He's a working French actor who's been named in the Top 50 Hottest Young Actors by The Movie Fanatic. He's definitely got that European look with longer hair and unique styling - um, he's been on the cover of French Vogue, and obviously, with his resume, he's got acting chops. Do you guys think he could play Monsieur Edward?

Some other honorable mentions include Hunter Parrish from Weeds, Zac Efron, Johnny Depp as a youth and even a revived Heath Ledger.

If you had to pick ONE person - I know it's difficult just because RP is who you identify the character of Edward Cullen in the movies with - let us know who your next choice would be and why.

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[SwaggaisFlawless]

uhhh... Let me think.... NO DAMN BODY!! ROBERT IS PERFECT!!

[gsgmrscrawford]

maybe they should just stick with Robert Pattinson and change Bella to someone else

[GeorgiaFraietta]

Gaspard all the way

[957girlful3]

Yah Chang Bella I imagined edward as Robert

[1357dice]

ian somerhalder should have played edward

[zomgnessa]

Gaspard Ulliel is who I imagined when I was reading the books so most def. yes on him!!!

[Persona100Duh]

No she didn't. Stephenie Meyer wanted Hayden Christenson the most (Anakin Skywalker). Also, this is crazy, even if it's fun. I just saw the whole Bella recast and was horrified at the thought. Twilight should NOT be remade. Kristen portrayed Bella to a tee because Bella IS a very plain character and doesn't show much expression. The character was designed to be a blank slate so women can have their fantasies but she's a bad heroine. Edward's a bad hero as well. Also. LEDGER IS TOO GOOD. D:

[DiamondBlue99]

i freaked out when i saw these i was like hyperventilating ........then she said " its just for fun" ..to be honest i dont think the twilight saga would be " the twilight saga " if they didnt have these people who play the characters ..xox

[itsbeccalynne]

Gaspard Ulliel! Oh my gosh yes! Why didn't they ask him?! He's amazing!

[MusicRules4ever1]

tyson ridder wouldve been frikin epic if he could act

[maffletorresm93]

GASPARD IS THE BESTTT ONE

[sarahjustmurderedyou]

I never imagined Edward as Robert. Robert is such a freaking bad actor. His portrayal of Edward made me hate the character. Gaspard is how I pictures him and I believe would have done such a better job. But he deserves better than to be known as the shitty acting Edward/twilight guy amongst America. I rather know him better as the cryptic and emotionally profound young serial killer(Hannibal Lecter) that he was.. You know, kind of how normal vampires act..