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While it’s hard to imagine anyone else as Edward and Bella, Jennifer Lawrence actually auditioned for the role of Bella Swan. Meanwhile, Meyer’s original top choice for Edward was Henry Cavill .

The story began with a dream Stephenie Meyer had in 2003, which eventually became the famous meadow scene. When it came time to film, Hardwicke aimed for an "epic intimacy," using hand-held cinematography to give the supernatural romance a raw, grounded feel. Behind the Scenes Facts TwilightMovie | 2008

While the story is set in Forks, Washington, much of the filming actually took place in Vernonia, Oregon . The Legacy While it’s hard to imagine anyone else as

More than just a movie, Twilight became a cultural milestone that defined an era of "cringe" fashion, fan art, and intense "Team Edward vs. Team Jacob" debates. It launched the careers of and Robert Pattinson , proving that even a "small teen movie" could become a global empire. When it came time to film, Hardwicke aimed