The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2
Lee Pace as Garrett
Directed by Bill Condon
Written by Melissa Rosenberg
Release Date: November 16, 2012
Also starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Jackson Rathbone, Kellan Lutz, Peter Facinelli, Nikki Reed
Genre: Drama | Fantasy | Romance | Thriller
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Synopsis
After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi.
Trivia & Facts
• A Summit studio official and Stephenie Meyer met with Mark Waters and Gus Van Sant to discuss the possibility of directing.
• Sofia Coppola was very interested in directing this project, but she was only willing to direct one part of Breaking Dawn, which Summit wanted to split in two parts.
• Every actor to appear in the Twilight Saga films is featured in the ending credits.
Memorable Quotes
Garrett: Shut up! I hated the first British invasion. I hate the second one even more.
Emmett Cullen: Even The Beatles? Really, Garrett?
Garrett: Old habits die hard.
Kate: [taking Bella’s hand and zinging her with an electric charge] Oh yeah, she’s a shield, all right. Should have put her on her ass.
Garrett: Or your voltage has been exaggerated.
Kate: [holds her hand out to Garrett] Maybe it only works on the weak.
Dr. Carlisle Cullen: Garrett, I wouldn’t.
[Garrett touches Kate’s palm and falls to his knees from the electric shock]
Garrett: [looks at Kate, promptly smitten with her] You, are an amazing woman.
Garrett: This wouldn’t be the first time I’ve fought a king’s rule.
Garrett: If we live through this, I’ll follow you anywhere woman.
Quotes About The Film
“I’m having a great time. I’ve been down to Baton Rouge and tried on my red eyeballs. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”
“I’ve been hunting people down to drink their blood.” (On how he’s preparing for his role.)
“The fans camp out outside the hotel. I was really stoned and and they offered me some nachos, in exchange for a picture. Seemed like a fair deal.”
“I play a vampire and its super fun. Bill Condon really made a really fun movie from start to finish. I’m excited. It’s really cool and really sexy.”
“Bill Condon. He’s great and just killing it with this movie. It’s gonna be the cool “Twilight.” He’s adding a level of style that is just awesome. I’ll be honest, I went in to this a little like “you know what you’re getting into, just do what you can.” But it’s been awesome fun.” (On what made him sign on.)
“It’s easy and fun to bring that side out of you.” (On playing a vampire.)
“Both parts are fascinating. After reading them, I understand the huge sensation around them. And can I tell you something, Kristen Stewart just looks like a proper movie star. Not like a teen sensation. She walks on set and its pure movie star-ness. And you don’t see that very often.”
“It’s not my kind of movie, but I have to say, working with Bill and having him show me some stuff, it’s totally my kind of movie.”
“I feel so plain and boring when I take them out.” (On his bright red contacts.)
