Rumor: Summit planning Twilight spin-off

It goes without saying that the Twilight series has been a major investment for Summit Entertainment. The series has brought the studio close to $2 billion so far, and Breaking Dawn is sure to be a hit. However, the series may not be ending, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner may be heading to the big screen.

What’s Playing informed by an anonymous tipster that Summit Entertainment is looking to continue The Twilight Saga with Stephenie Meyer’s spin-off on Bree Tanner. “It goes without saying Summit want to continue this franchise… Tanner is the one they’re looking at post-Breaking Dawn,” according to the source. Tanner is the character seen briefly in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. She was one of the newborn vampires created by Victoria, who is killed at the end of the book.

Jodelle Ferland portrayed the character in David Slade’s film, but could be re-cast with a bigger name for the spin-off. “It’s too early to talk casting, and everything we’re hearing is just speculation or off a wish list, but I don’t believe they plan on using the original actress, Jodelle Ferland, for the spin-off film. It’s all about numbers and names – you guys know that,” the tipster said. When asked what names that are being mentioned, the source claimed Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass) and Elle Fanning, who is the sister of Dakota Fanning. This is only a rumor right now, so take it with a grain of salt.