Twi-hards ASSEMBLE because this is the news we so-desperately needed all year -- The Twilight
saga is about to get much bigger as Stephanie Meyer announced the release of Midnight Sun,
so let the countdown begin…
What’s up guys, it’s Sussan Mourad here with Clevver News, and someone get Rob Pattinson’s
publicist on the phone STAT, because we need to have a word.
Happy Monday to everyone who read the books, waited in line for the midnight showings and
who likes to call themselves a true Twihard.
This news is for YOU, and it’s pretty big so listen up:
The long-anticipated Stephanie Meyer novel that we’ve been waiting on for basically
an eternity AKA 15 years since the first book’s release, officially has a release date and
fans are freaking out, as they rightfully should.
We might’ve been put through the ringer over the past four months, but we all know
that after rain comes a rainbow, and this one just so happened to be in the form of
a new novel that coincides with the Twilight series, however; its from Edward Cullen’s
entire point of view.
So basically we’re being treated to 672 pages of Edward Cullen’s weirdest, neurotic,
possibly R-rated and deepest thoughts… it’s about to get WILD, you guys.
Today, Stephanie Meyer made an appearance on Good Morning America to announce the release
of her newest novel, Midnight Sun, and admits that although she was a little skeptical of
making the announcement considering the current state of the world, she knew that Twihards
would appreciate the good news.
Stephanie also apologized about the timing of the announcement, adding QUOTE, “Sorry
about the bad timing — hopefully this book can be a distraction from the real world.”
Fans were quick to suspect some sort of announcement as they noticed that Stephanie’s website
contained a mysterious countdown that set them to May 4th at 8:30 a.m.
Eastern Time, which brings us to today.
Now that the news is officially announced, we can all partake in a little at-home celebration
knowing we have something major to look forward to.
BUT I should mention that if you are a diehard Twilight fan, you’d know that Midnight Sun
isn’t exactly a “new” release.
The book was actually written years ago, and it was confirmed that Stephanie had shared
it with Rob Pattinson and Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke, but unfortunately the
first few chapters were leaked and shared on the internet much earlier than intended
back in 2008.
Stephanie was then forced to publish the work on her own site before the story was completed,
and revealed in a blog post that she was “too sad about what has happened to continue working
on Midnight Sun,” and that it would be “on hold indefinitely.”
Now that the news is out, Stephanie is promising an enticing and heart-racing new spin to the
series.
She teased the first chapter of the book for fans who didn’t read it years ago, saying
QUOTE, “Writing chapter one, ‘First Sight,’ from Edward’s point of view was an exciting
experience; I actually had my pulse racing as I typed.
When I finished, I was truly pleased with my creation.
Here was the other side of the story that no one knew.
Here was the truth of what Edward had been through.
I felt like I knew my Edward even better, and I was sure his dialogue would be more
insightful in future novels.
The end.
Exercise over.”
Stephanie also teased a little bit more of what fans can expect regarding the tone of
the new novel, saying QUOTE, “It’s definitely darker, and I would say more desperate.
The stakes are way higher from Edward’s perspective.”
It’s been eight years since the release of the last film of the saga, Breaking Dawn
Part II, but NEVER FORGET the drama, the secrets, and the whirlwind that is Edward and Bella’s
love story.
Rob Pattinson even revealed back in 2019 that fans still seem to keep the vampire hype up
after all these years, saying QUOTE, “It seems like with younger people in their late
teens, early 20s, it’s sort of become quite a hip thing to like.
It’s a fascinating second wave of people appreciating it, which is kind of cool.”
Sooooo it looks like it’s only a matter of time until Rob and Kristen Stewart reunite
on the big screen… well… one can only hope… then again, he IS Batman…
Twihards have been busy sending in tweets all morning expressing their excitement for
the new addition to the story.
One fan wrote, “ready for Edward Cullen to take over my life again when i read Midnight
Sun.”
Another user referenced what might be the most comical line in the entire series, saying
QUOTE, “my brain: you don't have time to reread all the twilight books before.
My heart” with a gif of Edward telling Bella, “You better hold on tight spider monkey.”
Others are poking fun at the fact that just as Rob signed on for one of the most talked-about
roles in Hollywood, Stephanie whips out her new “project.”
They said, “Robert pattinson must be so mad lol dude about to become batman and here
comes stepahanie meyer with another twilight book.”
Another user took a shot from the original Twilight film, writing, “Robert Pattinson
when he sees Stephanie Meyer approaching with her new book idea.”
Whatever your thoughts may be, just do yourselves a favor and prepare for the Twilight firestorm
that’s about to go down on August 4th -- just THREE short months away.
Be sure to let me know all your thoughts on Midnight Sun and if you think Rob will sign
on for another movie right down here in the comments.
And for even more movie news, click right over here to see which Harry Potter star was
dragged for his outrageous Cameo prices.
I’m Sussan Mourad, bye guys!