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(Jan. 12) - After speculation arose that 'Twilight' actor Taylor Lautner wasn't built enough to reprise his role as Jacob Black, he went straight to the gym to bulk up and prove he was ready to return for 'New Moon.' Lautner told Access Hollywood that he has already put on 26 pound of muscle and jokes, "Jacob is in and Edward is out."

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The casting reportedly was in question because the character of Jacob Black is a foot taller and is supposed to look 25 in the sequel. In order to guarantee his return, Lautner decided to bulk up.

The 16-year-old admits he now goes to the gym seven days a week and works out at least two hours a day. He even made a promise to director Chris Weitz that he would put on 30 pounds of muscle before filming began.

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On January 7, 'Twlight' author Stephenie Meyer confirmed Lautner would be retuning to play Jacob Black. On her official Web site, she writes, "I'm truly thrilled that Taylor ... proved to the director, to Summit (Entertainment, producers of the film) and to me that he is the best possible Jacob we could have. And I'm very much looking forward to seeing what he's going to bring to Jacob's character this year."

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Rachelle Lefevre and Ashley Greene during the "Twilight" DVD and apparel launch hosted by Kitson, JEM Sportswear and Awake, Inc. at Kitson in Los Angeles, CA on March 21, 2009. Kitson has teamed up with JEM Sportswear and Awake, Inc. to create a limited-edition collection of apparel from the film "Twilight", available exclusively at Kitson. "Twilight" DVD and Apparel Launch Hosted by Kitson Kitson Los Angeles, CA United States March 21, 2009 Photo by Chris Polk/FilmMagic.com To license this image (16626864), contact FilmMagic.com

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Rachelle Lefevre and Kellan Lutz during the "Twilight" DVD and apparel launch hosted by Kitson, JEM Sportswear and Awake, Inc. at Kitson in Los Angeles, CA on March 21, 2009. Kitson has teamed up with JEM Sportswear and Awake, Inc. to create a limited-edition collection of apparel from the film "Twilight", available exclusively at Kitson. "Twilight" DVD and Apparel Launch Hosted by Kitson Kitson Los Angeles, CA United States March 21, 2009 Photo by Chris Polk/FilmMagic.com To license this image (16626834), contact FilmMagic.com

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Rachelle Lefevre during the "Twilight" DVD and apparel launch hosted by Kitson, JEM Sportswear and Awake, Inc. at Kitson in Los Angeles, CA on March 21, 2009. Kitson has teamed up with JEM Sportswear and Awake, Inc. to create a limited-edition collection of apparel from the film "Twilight", available exclusively at Kitson. "Twilight" DVD and Apparel Launch Hosted by Kitson Kitson Los Angeles, CA United States March 21, 2009 Photo by Chris Polk/FilmMagic.com To license this image (16626755), contact FilmMagic.com

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Rachelle Lefevre, Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene during the "Twilight" DVD and apparel launch hosted by Kitson, JEM Sportswear and Awake, Inc. at Kitson in Los Angeles, CA on March 21, 2009. Kitson has teamed up with JEM Sportswear and Awake, Inc. to create a limited-edition collection of apparel from the film "Twilight", available exclusively at Kitson. "Twilight" DVD and Apparel Launch Hosted by Kitson Kitson Los Angeles, CA United States March 21, 2009 Photo by Chris Polk/FilmMagic.com To license this image (16626744), contact FilmMagic.com

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Rachelle Lefevre, Kellan Lutz, and Ashley Greene during the "Twilight" DVD and apparel launch hosted by Kitson, JEM Sportswear and Awake, Inc. at Kitson in Los Angeles, CA on March 21, 2009. Kitson has teamed up with JEM Sportswear and Awake, Inc. to create a limited-edition collection of apparel from the film "Twilight", available exclusively at Kitson. "Twilight" DVD and Apparel Launch Hosted by Kitson Kitson Los Angeles, CA United States March 21, 2009 Photo by Chris Polk/FilmMagic.com To license this image (16626686), contact FilmMagic.com

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2009-01-12 09:39:48

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sTeVejRhUmPsMeN

02:05 PMJan 14 2009

Well it definately shows his commitment to his craft and he definately does look older now. I expect he will be the new boy wonder, probably surpassing the High School Musical guy.

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ryiotxxrkstr

06:14 PMJan 13 2009

*SWOOON*

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Prncssmn7

12:05 AMJan 13 2009

I am going to say what anyone who looks at that pic is thinking...."DAMN!".

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NiteJonboy24

08:41 PMJan 13 2009

in four years, I'll be his boyfriend,lol

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Karebear1718

04:03 PMJan 12 2009

He is so adorable!! Hate the fact that he is so young :-(

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