The role of Edward Cullen was one of the most coveted in Hollywood when it came time to cast the Twilight movies.
Everyone wanted a chance to bring the iconic vampire to life. Of course, the role went to Robert Pattinson, but he faced some stiff competition.
In fact, he very nearly wasn’t selected. At the time, Robert had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies.
However, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke revealed that there were shocking concerns that could have cost him the role.
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