Stephenie Meyer Revives Twilight: New Books and Animated Series on the Horizon!
TWILIGHT SAGA: STEPHENIE MEYER REVEALS ALL - AND WE'RE OBSESSED!
In a shocking revelation, bestselling author Stephenie Meyer has spilled all about her beloved Twilight Saga, and we can barely contain our excitement! The 51-year-old novelist sat down with Good Morning America to dish out the juicy details about her iconic series, which has been leaving fans swooning for over two decades.
Meyer's latest confession? She still sees no end in sight for the magical romance between Bella Swan and century-old vampire Edward Cullen. "For me, Bella and Edward are frozen where Breaking Dawn ended," she revealed on Good Morning America Wednesday. But that's not all - Meyer also confessed that she has two more books in the works, which will further cement her place as the queen of YA fiction.
But what's behind Meyer's enduring success? The answer lies in her uncanny ability to tap into our deepest desires and fantasies. "I think I was able to capture just a little bit of what it feels like to fall in love," she reflected. And boy, did she ever! With over 160 million copies sold worldwide, the Twilight novels have become a cultural phenomenon that refuses to fade away.
But Meyer's success isn't limited to her writing alone. Her characters have transcended the page and entered our collective consciousness, with Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner launching their careers on the back of the franchise's massive popularity. And let's not forget the real-life romance that blossomed between Pattinson and Stewart - a tumultuous relationship that left fans on tenterhooks.
In fact, it's been 20 years since Meyer made her literary debut with Twilight, which has spawned a five-film franchise, graphic novels, and even an animated series in the works. "I wasn't expecting fans when I started this," she admitted. "To be back here and still have people care, I mean, it's really, really flattering." But don't get too comfortable, folks - Meyer is already hinting at more stories to come.
"I have other stories outlined that I don't know if we'll ever get to," she revealed. "I'll have somebody, you know, disseminate [my outlines] after my death if I never get around to it." Talk about a twist! But Meyer's dedication to her craft is undeniable - even if the spotlight has moved on to new talent, her legacy remains.
Meyer also opened up about what sets her heroines apart from the rest. "I think a lot of our heroines that we get in books are adventurous," she said. "They're wielding swords and they're doing daring dos. But Bella is a quiet girl; she reads books." Ah, yes - we can all relate to that!
But what's next for the Twilight Saga? In 2020, Meyer published Midnight Sun, which retells the story of Twilight from Edward's perspective. And now, Netflix has greenlit an animated series based on the book, with production set to begin soon.
In other news, Pattinson is still riding high on his success, having just landed a role in Lynne Ramsay's thriller Die, My Love alongside Jennifer Lawrence. And Stewart is making her feature directorial debut this December with The Chronology of Water - talk about girl power!
But we can't leave out Lautner, who's set to make his acting comeback in Natalie Simpkins' upcoming indie rom-com, The Token Groomsman, alongside country crooner Kane Brown. And let's not forget Taylor Lautner and his wife hosting their own podcast, The Squeeze.
In a nod to the enduring power of the Twilight Saga, we can't help but wonder what other secrets Meyer has up her sleeve. As she put it herself, "The stories go on." Well, we can't wait to see what's next!
Sources:
- The Scholarly Note - Breaking Dawn anniversary sparks new hope for more Twilight books
- The Scholarly Note - Kristen Stewart says she's 'single' and ready to focus on directing after Robert Pattinson split
- The Scholarly Note - Taylor Lautner set to make acting comeback in indie rom-com