I mean, hes amazing.
He probably would be Edward today, Hardwicke said of Elordi.
The filmmaker added, I do think theres a lot of really cool young actors today.
Jenna Ortega and Jacob ElordiCindy Ord / MG23 / Getty Images / Steve Granitz / FilmMagic
Of course, you just mentioned Jenna Ortega, shes amazing.
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It wouldve changed anyones life if they got that part, Hardwicke added.
I thought it works not just in person, but it works on screen.
I had to be sure.
I said, Yeah, I do.
Did you see his cheekbones?
But they didnt believe it at first.
He walked over there with a stained shirt…
The move to cast Pattinson as Edward proved to be a great decision following the success of theTwilightsaga.
