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Furious "Twilight" Fans Cyber-Attack Replacement

Posted Dec 19th 2008 6:30AM by TMZ Staff

Some hardcore "Twilight" fanatics are seething over reports Taylor Lautner could be replaced in the upcoming "Twilight" sequel -- and now certain bloodsuckers are hitting his rumored replacement right where it hurts -- the dude's Facebook page.
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The actor being hit is Michael Copon -- and in recent days, his page has been bombarded with messages like "[Taylor's] done all the hardwork and so deserves it," "I don't want you playing Jacob Black in New Moon :( because Taylor is perfect" and our personal favorite: "You're a douche."

A Facebook group devoted to bashing the actor has also been created -- and so far the cyber-club, which calls itself "I REJECT Michael Copon as Jacob Black: SAVE TAYLOR NOW!" already has locked down 1,290 members.

A rep for Copon was not immediately available for comment.

Tags: michael copon, MichaelCopon, taylor lautner, TaylorLautner, twilight

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1. Seriously you need to hate on the directors of New Moon and not Michael Copon, It wasnt him that said Taylor Lautner isnt a strong enough actor to play the roll, Thats Hollywood. Id much rather see Michael Copon anyway, but thats just me.

Posted at 7:29AM on Dec 19th 2008 by LaLA

2. Hell hath no fury like twilighters fantasies denied! Summit is really stupid, right down retarded if they thought they could tinker with the fantasies of the Twilight fans without consequences! and Michael Copon is a total moron if he thought the twilighters would accept him just like that! he's obviously been living in outer space to not realize that to the fans of the books and the movie Taylor Lautner is their adored Jacob! what an opportunistic douche bag!

Posted at 8:34AM on Dec 19th 2008 by Izasbe

3. WTF!!! I like Twilight and the books, but c´mon guys, those fans are really creepy. Get a life bunch of losers, leave the guy alone, it´s not his fault.

Posted at 8:29AM on Dec 19th 2008 by Elektra

4. I agree with them. They should KEEP Taylor Lautner as Jacob but all this anger should be directed towards Summit Entertainment not Michael Copon. Especially since Summit is so intent on trying to ruin New Moon by replacing the best director for the job, Catherine Hardwicke and now the actors too? Sheesh.... don't blow it, Summit!!!

Posted at 8:35AM on Dec 19th 2008 by Kim

5. If Summit and/or the new director changes Taylor, then this is confirming that they are really into F***king up the saga. I hope and pray that they won't change Taylor, he has done everything to be Jacob, he deserves the role, why change the cast. We, the really Twilight fans are requesting DON'T CHANGE TAYLOR!!!

IF Summit is expecting more $$$ to be made, with this change, they are going to LOSE BIG $$$.

Posted at 8:35AM on Dec 19th 2008 by mira003

6. dont get it the dude is ASIAN, not Native american!!!!

Posted at 8:44AM on Dec 19th 2008 by Jenna

7. How about hiring a real Native American Indian to play the role?

Posted at 8:46AM on Dec 19th 2008 by libby

8. i agree, if they change jacob all its going to do is piss off twilight fans...Taylor is a bit small for jacob but you can't change someone like that with out upsetting fans. And i 100% agree taylor did all the work he earned it therefore he deserves it.

Posted at 8:47AM on Dec 19th 2008 by Alyssa

9. Ok Im a Lautner fan. I think that if Summit was going to replace him the shouldnt have Marketed so much Jacob Shirts with Lautners face on them. He is Jacob. I really hope todays meeting goes well for him. As for Michael Copon, it is his own fault for being attacked because hes advertising himself for the part on his facebook. For my attack on Michael he looks of asia decent not Native American. I hope Taylor is able to keep the part for Jacob.

Posted at 8:55AM on Dec 19th 2008 by T-Bee86

10. Seriously, this is beyond pathetic. I like Twilight and think Taylor should keep the job, but these fans need to seriously find some lives. As if it's Michael's fault that Taylor might be replaced. Talk about misdirecting your anger at the wrong person. And Izasbe, why don't you stop saying "the fans" and just say yourself when you're making your comments? It's quite obvious that you're one of the insane "Twilighters" or whatever else you guys call yourselves.

It's a movie for goodness sake. Try focusing on something a little more important.

Posted at 8:55AM on Dec 19th 2008 by Chris

11. What is the big deal? It's a movie not real life! And I'm sorry, but, "vampires" that "sparkle like diamonds", have no fangs and can be out in sunlight is ridiculous anyway! Maybe you "Twilight" fans need to pick up a book called "Interview With The Vampire" and try comparing you're precious Edward & Jacob to Lestat! Oh wait, there is no comparison!

Twilight is a movie, and a little tip for you, the people in the movie and books are NOT real!

Posted at 9:02AM on Dec 19th 2008 by Laura

12. Hey #10 & 11 I agree with you, this is beyond pathetic...these beotches need to focus in something real, IT´S JUST A F@%$# MOVIE, for god sakes.

Posted at 9:19AM on Dec 19th 2008 by Elektra

13. Michael was sort of asking for it by calling himself the new Jacob on his facebook. I guess that's what he gets for being arrogant.

Posted at 9:19AM on Dec 19th 2008 by SMarie

14. Honestly these kids have never read the book... TAYLOR PHYSICALLY CANT PLAY JACOB IN NEW MOON!!! He goes from boy to MAN in a week!! Face changes, gets taller, muscular its a BIG PART of the BOOKS!! if you read ALL the books and didnt just see the movie you would know thats why he cant stay!

Posted at 9:26AM on Dec 19th 2008 by liz

15. Much ado about nothing. Looking at your poll, more than half have no clue what the hell a "twilight" is.

Posted at 9:54AM on Dec 19th 2008 by straight....no chaser

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