While reports on the Web say the final 'Twilight' installment will be two movies, the studio is staying mum.
It's something Harry Potter has blazed the trail for, "Twilight" fans have suspected for quite some time and several of the franchise's stars seem eager about. Now, it seems, the word may finally be official: "Breaking Dawn" will be split into two movies.
The news was reported Thursday (February 11) by Deadline Hollywood, although it should be pointed out that many news outlets have "announced" the same fact over the last few months, all apparently premature.
"No decision has been made," a representative for Summit Entertainment told MTV News after the Deadline Hollywood story ran. "As we have said all along, we are continuing to work with Stephenie Meyer to bring 'Breaking Dawn' to the big screen."
"I have this from several sources and it's definitive," the Web site insists. " 'Breaking Dawn' is the longest in Stephenie Meyer's four-book series lengthwise and it's the most graphic — presenting birth, attempted murder, death and of course vampire bites. ... Summit Entertainment no doubt could save money by making these 'Twilight' Saga movies #4 and #5 back to back and is currently looking for director or directors to helm both features."
In the past, Meyer has expressed mild concern — but faith in the studio — over the possible two-movie idea. Back in December, the split was seemingly reported, then became unofficial once again. Meanwhile, series stars like Anna Kendrick, Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz have weighed in with various opinions. Much of the consideration for a split seems to stem from a similar decision made on the final Harry Potter novel, which will soon debut as two films.
What does this all mean for the millions of die-hard Twi-hards who would kill for an additional "Twilight" film to be made out of Meyer's series? Well, as we've often learned in the past, months of reoccurring rumors often become eventual fact. Stay tuned for more on the "Breaking Dawn" saga — including, quite possibly, official news at some point — in the weeks and months to come.
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