An Oscar Nominee Joins 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse'

An Oscar Nominee Joins 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse'
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Catalina Sandino Moreno, who was nominated for an Oscar for her role in 2004's 'Maria Full of Grace,' will appear in 'Eclipse,' the third film in the 'Twilight' series.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sandino Moreno will play the role of Maria, a vamp from Jasper Cullen's past who creates an army of "baby vampires" during a nineteenth century vampire war. Other newcomers to 'Eclipse' include Bryce Dallas Howard as bad vamp Victoria, and Anjelica Huston's nephew Jack Huston, who will play the newborn undead Riley.

'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' begins production August 17, while the 'Twilight' sequel, 'New Moon,' is set to hit theaters November 20.

Published 8/12/09 by the Insider

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  • Is Maria 'supposed' to be beautiful when Jasper told the story to Bella? I hope this girl is pretty when I see the movie.
    Anonymous 9/17/09 Reply
  • she will be playing maria
    Anonymous 9/12/09 Reply
  • Love it! Happy that they are doing Rosalie's and Jasper's background stories
    Anonymous 8/17/09 Reply
    • I agree. =) I just wish that they would have mentioned Jasper's abilities in the fisrt film like it says on the book that way it won't seem odd/new to those who haven't read the books. ;Þ
      Anonymous 8/21/09
  • Thy're adding Maria to the film???? Isn't there more than enough material? Does this mean more "sidelines" and less Edward and Bella????? Who is the director on this one???
    And by the by, what's with the dark room and ugly green sofa in the "New...
    Anonymous 8/13/09 Reply
  • omg! cant wait! 99 more days until new moon!!!!
    EmilyA20 8/13/09 Reply
  • Jack Huston will not be playing Riley. He will be playing Rosalee's fiancee, Royce King.
    Anonymous 8/13/09 Reply
  • i just can't wait for it
    AlaaS2 8/13/09 Reply
  • So excited
    Anonymous 8/13/09 Reply
  • Cant wait:)
    NeverLetGo 8/12/09 Reply