Director Chris Weitz, who directed The Golden Compass, has been confirmed as the director for New Moon, the sequel to the hugely successful film Twilight, according to MTV and other media outlets. He's got a pretty big task at hand! We know that fans will be upset if this film doesn't impress and out-do the first one! Weitz is expressing his thanks and excitement in the following:
Mr. Weitz released a statement saying, “I am honored to have been entrusted with shepherding New Moon from the page to the screen. The extraordinary world that Stephenie has created has millions of fans, and it will be my duty to protect on their behalf the characters, themes and story they love. This is not a task to be taken lightly, and I will put every effort into realizing a beautiful film to stand alongside a beautiful book.”
Mr. Weitz released a statement saying, “I am honored to have been entrusted with shepherding New Moon from the page to the screen. The extraordinary world that Stephenie has created has millions of fans, and it will be my duty to protect on their behalf the characters, themes and story they love. This is not a task to be taken lightly, and I will put every effort into realizing a beautiful film to stand alongside a beautiful book.”
What do you think? Will a new director even matter?
