Who auditioned for Bella Swan?
The answer may surprise you – everyone from small-time actors to A-listers auditioned for the role of Bella Swan in the Twilight Saga.
Kristen Stewart eventually won the role but not before a long and difficult audition process. Here are some of the other actors who auditioned for the part of Bella Swan:
1. Camilla Belle
One of the first actresses to audition for the role of Bella Swan was Camilla Belle. Belle is best known for her role in the 2005 film The Ballad of Jack and Rose.
Belle didn’t get the role of Bella Swan but she did end up landing a role in another big franchise: 10000 BC.
2. Emma Roberts
Before she was Aria Montgomery on Pretty Little Liars Emma Roberts auditioned for the role of Bella Swan. Roberts is the niece of Julia Roberts and she’s starred in a number of films including Aquamarine and We’re the Millers.
3. Evan Rachel Wood
Evan Rachel Wood was another actress who auditioned for the role of Bella Swan. Wood is best known for her roles in films like Thirteen and The Wrestler.
4. Jennifer Lawrence
Yes even Jennifer Lawrence auditioned for the role of Bella Swan. Lawrence is now one of the biggest stars in Hollywood thanks to her roles in films like The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook.
5. Katie Cassidy
Katie Cassidy auditioned for the role of Bella Swan but she didn’t get the part. Cassidy is best known for her role as Laurel Lance on the CW show Arrow.
6. Kellan Lutz
Kellan Lutz actually auditioned for the role of Edward Cullen not Bella Swan. But since Lutz didn’t get the role of Edward he decided to audition for the role of Emmett Cullen instead – and he landed the part.
7. Nikki Reed
Nikki Reed eventually landed the role of Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga but she first auditioned for the role of Bella Swan. Reed is best known for her roles in films like Thirteen and Lords of Dogtown.
8. Rachelle Lefevre
Rachelle Lefevre was initially cast as Victoria in the Twilight Saga but she was later replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard. Lefevre then went on to star in the CBS show Under the Dome.
9. Reeve Carney
Reeve Carney is best known for his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Carney also auditioned for the role of Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga but he didn’t get the part.
10. Robert Pattinson
And of course we couldn’t write about the actors who auditioned for Bella Swan without mentioning Robert Pattinson. Pattinson ultimately landed the role of Edward Cullen and he’s now one of the biggest stars in the world.
How many people auditioned for the role of Bella Swan?
Over 1000 people auditioned for the role of Bella Swan.
Who was the first person to audition for the role of Bella Swan?
The first person to audition for the role of Bella Swan was Anna Kendrick.
Who ultimately got the role of Bella Swan?
Kristen Stewart ultimately got the role of Bella Swan.
How many times did Kristen Stewart audition for the role of Bella Swan?
Kristen Stewart auditioned 8 times for the role of Bella Swan.
What was the final audition scene that Kristen Stewart did that helped her nab the role of Bella Swan?
The final audition scene that Kristen Stewart did was the kitchen scene with Bella and Charlie.
How did Stephenie Meyer feel about Kristen Stewart being cast as Bella Swan?
Stephenie Meyer was thrilled that Kristen Stewart was cast as Bella Swan.
How did Kristen Stewart feel about being cast as Bella Swan?
At first Kristen Stewart was nervous about being cast as Bella Swan but she ultimately grew to love the character.
How did the other actors and actresses who auditioned for the role of Bella Swan feel about Kristen Stewart getting the role?
Some of the other actors and actresses who auditioned for the role of Bella Swan were upset that Kristen Stewart got the role.
Why were some of the other actors and actresses who auditioned for the role of Bella Swan upset that Kristen Stewart got the role?
Some of the other actors and actresses who auditioned for the role of Bella Swan were upset because they felt that Kristen Stewart was not right for the role.
What did the director of Twilight Catherine Hardwicke say about Kristen Stewart being cast as Bella Swan?
Catherine Hardwicke said that Kristen Stewart was the only person who was able to truly capture the essence of Bella Swan.
How did Kristen Stewart prepare for the role of Bella Swan?
Kristen Stewart prepared for the role of Bella Swan by reading all of the Twilight books and watching interviews with Stephenie Meyer.
What was one of the things that Kristen Stewart did to make the role of Bella Swan her own?
Kristen Stewart changed the way Bella Swan ate her chicken in the dinner scene with Charlie to make the role her own.
How did the other actors and actresses who auditioned for the role of Bella Swan feel about Kristen Stewart changing the way Bella Swan ate her chicken in the dinner scene with Charlie?
Some of the other actors and actresses who auditioned for the role of Bella Swan thought that Kristen Stewart changing the way Bella Swan ate her chicken was a good idea.
How did Stephenie Meyer feel about Kristen Stewart changing the way Bella Swan ate her chicken in the dinner scene with Charlie?
Stephenie Meyer thought that Kristen Stewart changing the way Bella Swan ate her chicken was a good idea.
What did the director of Twilight Catherine Hardwicke say about Kristen Stewart changing the way Bella Swan ate her chicken in the dinner scene with Charlie?
Catherine Hardwicke said that she liked Kristen Stewart changing the way Bella Swan ate her chicken in the dinner scene with Charlie because it made the character more relatable.
