Lautner's Twilight co-stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were clever with their careers. While they were still attached to the franchise, they both starred in other films, like Adventureland (2009) and Water For Elephants (2011). As a result, the duo had an easier time transitioning to other roles post-Twilight. Lautner, however, had only a small role in the star-studded lineup of Valentine's Day (2010) to tide him over until the franchise was over. A source told The Hollywood Reporter, that it’s not easy to move out of the shadow of a hit like Twilight. There's still time for Taylor to become more than just Jacob.
Other rumours suggest that producers just don't see Lautner as being worth the money he thinks he deserves, and they might as well be right. A source told Vulture, "William Morris has done a brilliant job of convincing Hollywood that he's the next big movie star." Unfortunately, William Morris didn't convince audiences of the same. Lautner demanded $5 million for Abduction.
When that bombed, studios could no longer justify the $7.5 million he asked for to star in Stretch Armstrong (yes, that Stretch Armstrong), and a whopping $10 million to star in the re-telling of the Biblical story of David And Goliath. Both movies got shelved indefinitely. Another source told Vulture, that Lautner can be very demanding, based on the success of the Twilight franchise.
We sincerely hope the actor makes his decisions wisely and think about solidifying his position in the industry.
