Taylor Lautner is ready to lean into the role that made him famous while poking fun at himself along the way. After years of being defined by Jacob Black from The Twilight Saga, Lautner is making a return to his werewolf roots, per Variety. Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter, a new meta-comedy action series from Amazon MGM Studios, will see the actor play a fictionalised version of himself navigating life as both a Hollywood star and a secret supernatural warrior.
The official synopsis is as follows: “After wrapping the final Twilight film, Taylor Lautner vanished from the spotlight. Fans speculated, tabloids theorised — 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?”
Amazon MGM Studios has enlisted a strong creative team to bring the show to life. Daisy Gardner, known for The Goldbergs and Single Drunk Female, serves as creator and showrunner. Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the directing duo behind Ready or Not and the latest Scream films, will direct and executive produce. Their experience with blending horror and humour promises a series that balances scares with satire. Tornante, the indie studio behind Bojack Horseman, is also on board.
Lautner, now 33, first found fame as a child actor in films like Cheaper by the Dozen 2 and The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl before his breakout role as Jacob Black. His portrayal of the werewolf in Twilight made him a household name and fuelled the Team Edward vs. Team Jacob debate that dominated pop culture in the late 2000s. Despite his early success, Lautner’s career struggled post-Twilight. He starred in the critically panned Abduction and had roles in comedies like The Ridiculous 6 and Grown Ups 2. He also made appearances in TV series like Cuckoo and Scream Queens, but none of these projects matched the success of Twilight.
Lautner’s return with Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter feels like a natural evolution, blending nostalgia with self-aware humour. The actor shared his excitement on Instagram, writing, “Just when I thought I was out…they pull me back in.” This willingness to poke fun at his own legacy could be the key to revitalising his career.
As Lautner steps back into the werewolf world, he embraces his past while forging a new path. Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter presents a clever reinvention for the actor, blending Hollywood satire with supernatural adventure. For fans of Twilight and new viewers alike, the series promises a fresh take on the werewolf genre and a reminder of why Lautner became a star in the first place.
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