Taylor Lautner is set to star in and executive produceTaylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter,a new meta TV series. Best known for playing Jacob BlackinThe Twilight Saga, Lautner rose to early 2000s heartthrob status as the werewolf love interest of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) in the blockbuster film series. The upcoming show offers a fictionalized take on Lautner’s post-Twilightlife as supernatural action meets self-aware comedy.
According toVariety,Lautner is set to return to his werewolf roots with the self-referentialTaylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter.The actor, as himself, joins a secret society dedicated to tracking werewolves, navigating a double life as a Hollywood actor by day and a supernatural warrior by night. Lautner joins a creative team at Amazon MGM Studios led by30 Rockalum Daisy Gardner as creator/showrunner with Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett set to direct—the team behindScream(2022) andReady or Not. Read the synopsis below:
After wrapping the final ‘Twilight’ film, Taylor Lautner vanished from the spotlight. Fans speculated, tabloids theorized—but the truth is wilder than fiction. Taylor wasn’t just taking a mental health break. He was preparing for his real calling…Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter. Playing himself, Taylor is drawn into a secret society of werewolf trackers who need his unique expertise.
As he navigates his double life—Hollywood actor by day, supernatural warrior by night—Taylor must wrestle with the ultimate irony: fighting the very creatures that made him famous. Between saving the world, reviving his career, and falling in love, he faces the ultimate question—what happens when your biggest role becomes your greatest enemy?
What Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter Means
A Twilight Star Reclaims His Legacy With A Twist
Lautner’s return to the werewolf world isa clever reinvention of his career. TheTwilightactor became a household name as debates over Team Edward vs. Team Jacob dominated the pop culture zeitgeist for years.TheTwilightserieswas a box office phenomenon and cemented Lautner, Robert Pattinson, and Kristen Stewart as some of the most recognizable actors of the late 2000s and early 2010s.
After the supernatural teen drama, Lautner had a starring role in theBourne Identity-esque spy film and critical flopAbduction, then in the BBC sitcomCuckoo, and finally in Ryan Murphy’sScream Queens.While Pattinson has successfully distanced himself from Edward,Lautner’s career has struggledto find either indie acclaim or major blockbuster roles.
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SinceWhat We Do in the Shadowsrevitalized the horror-comedy genre, there has been a notable rise in supernatural comedy.The Vampire DiariesstarPaul Wesley is also set to producea vampire comedy this year. By leaning into the humor and absurdity of hisTwilightlegacy rather than running from it,Taylor Lautner: Werewolf HuntergivesLautner a chance to reinvent himselfwith an entertaining twist on his most famous role.
A Fun, New Take On The Genre
Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunteris a great opportunity for Lautner to re-engage with audiences by embracing his iconic role in a new and exciting way. The actor’s willingness to play with his public image will be one ofTaylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter’sgreatest strengths. With a mix of action and self-parody,Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunterhas the potential to not only reignite Lautner’s career but also carve out its own niche as a clever, genre-bending adventure.
