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A New Series?

We love a meta concept, especially when it’s poking fun at something that’s well-equipped to handle a few jokes at its own expense. This latest example is the Twilight franchise, which has seen a resurgence in popularity lately, as much as lead vampire Robert Pattinson would rather quietly leave it in the past. His co-star Taylor Lautner—the "Team Jacob" to his "Team Edward"—is taking a different approach, and is embracing his werewolf past with what sounds like a bonkers new series.

Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter

Variety has alerted us to the existence of Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter, a potential series being developed at Amazon MGM Studios. The logline is too good not to quote in its entirety: "After wrapping the final Twilight film, Taylor Lautner vanished from the spotlight. Fans speculated, tabloids theorized—but the truth is wilder than fiction. Taylor wasn’t just taking a mental health break. He was preparing for his real calling… Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter. Playing himself, Taylor is drawn into a secret society of werewolf trackers who need his unique expertise. As he navigates his double life—Hollywood actor by day, supernatural warrior by night—Taylor must wrestle with the ultimate irony: fighting the very creatures that made him famous. Between saving the world, reviving his career, and falling in love, he faces the ultimate question—what happens when your biggest role becomes your greatest enemy?"

Crew and Production

In addition to Lautner and showrunner Daisy Gardner (Single Drunk Female), the project has even more bona fides behind it, including Tornante, the studio behind BoJack Horseman and Undone, as well as directors and executive producers Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, aka Radio Silence (Ready or Not, Scream).

The Challenge

While Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter sounds like it could be a hilarious blend of show-biz satire and supernatural shenanigans, keeping that one-joke premise sustained for an entire series will likely be its biggest challenge. What do you think of this hairy idea, and would you join Team Jacob if it becomes a reality?

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