Kellan Lutz (Emmett) had the part to play Edward Cullen, but switched to play Emmett.
Stephenie Meyer had Henry Cavill in mind, but he was too old to play the part of a 17 year old boy. She also didn't really have any power over who Summit chose to cast. As far as auditions go, over 5000 actors tried out for the role of Edward. Pattinson and Stewart just had the right chemistry, according to Hardwicke.
She's described to look like Edward (in Bella's words half Edward, half Bella); she has shiny bronze colored hair which is curly ringlets like that of her grandfather Charlie, her skin has a slight blush because her heart pumps blood, she's warm to the touch and she has inherited her mother's chocolate brown eyes. She grows very quickly, and prefers blood. She is very Vigilant, Intelligent and beautiful. She likes to bite however is not venomous. She can recall her memory play by play in the mind of other person she touches. wow she is amazing!!! <3
Cam Gidganet was asked to play Emmett first but he asked to play James this is from official sources although there are rumors that Stephanie Meyer asked for the swap etc. Hope that helps... I think Kellan Lutz is way hotter anyway so we get another 3 movies of him out the deal! :P
Over 5,000 actors auditioned for the role of Edward Cullen, one of which was including Michael Welch, who was eventually cast as Mike Newton. Robert Pattinson got the final job be making an audition tape with co-star Kristen Stewart.
The same people who played Edward & Bella in Twilight! Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson! Keep in mind though, New moon comes out in in November '09 and Eclipse will be coming out in June '10 leaving Breaking Dawn without a release date!
Edward Cullen
Robert Pattinson
* YES HELL YE HE IS EDWARD CULLEN THE MAN OF MY DREAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROBERT PATTINSON IS UGLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, Robert Pattinson is signed to portray Edward Cullen in Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse.
No, Gaspard Ulliel has not been cast as Edward Cullen in any Twilight series of movies. Robert Pattinson played Edward Cullen in the original film series.
Edward Cullen is played By Robert Pattinson. Bella Swan(later in the movie series Bella Cullen) is played by Kristen Stewert.
Robert Pattinson plays the role of Edward Cullen.
If Robert Pattinson did not get the part of Edward Cullen in the "Twilight" series, actor Henry Cavill was one of the other potential choices to play the character.
Edward Cullen from the Book Twilight (and sequels) by Stephanie Meyer
Robert Pattinson has signed a contract, in which he agreed to play Edward Cullen for the movies Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse.
He plays Jasper Hale. Edward's adoptive brother. Married to Alice Cullen
Well if he's in the first one, then the answer is YES!