Taylor Lautner showed off his progress so far pumping up for New Moon, and spoke to reporters about his progress-
" Some actors will go to extremes to get a part, but to reprise his role of Jacob Black in New Moon, the sequel to Twilight, Taylor Lautner told Access Hollywood he has had to basically kill myself.
I get into the gym every single day, seven days a week, two hours a day, eat as much as I possibly can, he told Access at our 3rd Annual Stuff You Must Lounge at the Sofitel LA hotel on Saturday. [Im] going crazy.
The buff actor said hes put on 26 pounds since starting his training regimen the day after he finished filming Twilight and hes not done yet.
Its motivation for my passion [for] the character, he said. I knew it was a necessity for the character. Im stoked to be a part of this.
The web is abuzz that the coveted role of Leah Clearwater, the female werewolf in New Moon, may be going to either Vanessa Hudgens or Brenda Song. Both are 20 year old Disney alumni with singing/acting careers. Here are the positives for each actress as we see them:
Vanessa Hudgens:
* Native American Heritage
* As a singer, could contribute to New Moon soundtrack
* Given High School Musical role, there could be Werewolf Dancing !! (kidding )
Brenda Song:
* Black Belt Taekwondo ability, does some of her own stunts
* Strong reviews for Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior, in which she was the star
* Did we mention frakkin Taekwondo!?