Taylor Lautner Returns To Werewolf World With Series Inspired By His Post-Twilight Life

Taylor Lautner is set to star in and executive produce Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter, a new meta TV series. Best known for playing Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga, Lautner rose to early 2000s heartthrob status as the werewolf love interest of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) in the blockbuster film series. The upcoming show offers a fictionalized take on Lautner’s post-Twilight life as supernatural action meets self-aware comedy.

According to Variety, Lautner is set to return to his werewolf roots with the self-referential Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter. The actor, as himself, joins a secret society dedicated to tracking werewolves, navigating a double life as a Hollywood actor by day and a supernatural warrior by night. Lautner joins a creative team at Amazon MGM Studios led by 30 Rock alum Daisy Gardner as creator/showrunner with Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett set to direct—the team behind Scream (2022) and Ready or Not. Read the synopsis below:

After wrapping the final ‘Twilight’ film, Taylor Lautner vanished from the spotlight. Fans speculated, tabloids theorized—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?

What Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter Means

A Twilight Star Reclaims His Legacy With A Twist

Lautner’s return to the werewolf world is a clever reinvention of his career. The Twilight actor became a household name as debates over Team Edward vs. Team Jacob dominated the pop culture zeitgeist for years. The Twilight series was a box office phenomenon and cemented Lautner, Robert Pattinson, and Kristen Stewart as some of the most recognizable actors of the late 2000s and early 2010s.

After the supernatural teen drama, Lautner had a starring role in the Bourne Identity-esque spy film and critical flop Abduction, then in the BBC sitcom Cuckoo, and finally in Ryan Murphy's Scream Queens. While Pattinson has successfully distanced himself from Edward, Lautner's career has struggled to find either indie acclaim or major blockbuster roles.

Since What We Do in the Shadows revitalized the horror-comedy genre, there has been a notable rise in supernatural comedy. The Vampire Diaries star Paul Wesley is also set to produce a vampire comedy this year. By leaning into the humor and absurdity of his Twilight legacy rather than running from it, Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter givesLautner a chance to reinvent himself with an entertaining twist on his most famous role.

Our Take On Taylor Lautner's New Role

A Fun, New Take On The Genre

Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter is a great opportunity for Lautner to re-engage with audiences by embracing his iconic role in a new and exciting way. The actor's willingness to play with his public image will be one of Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter'sgreatest strengths. With a mix of action and self-parody, Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter has the potential to not only reignite Lautner’s career but also carve out its own niche as a clever, genre-bending adventure.

Source: Variety