Naibe Reynoso is a correspondent for ReelzChannel TV's Movie News, and occasionally shares stories from the field.
Edi Gathegi, who was recently in Los Angeles to introduce Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke during her book release event, talked to me about reprising his vampire role. Laurent who had a conscience in Twilight is a different kind of vampire in New Moon. "He is infinitely less conflicted in this movie," joked Gathegi.
It has been more than a year since shooting Twilight. In order to preserve his French accent, the Kenyan-born actor practiced with a dialect coach. He kept the impeccable pecs he showed off in Twilight by "hitting the gym." And although vampires and werewolves don't necessarily mix, Gathegi told me he and his buddy Taylor Lautner worked out together: "Taylor is 30 pounds heavier; he beefed up for the role."
As far as what else we can expect in New Moon, Gathegi said "there is a lot more movement in this script." I guess that means more stunts to look forward to -- after all, Bella does become an adrenaline junkie riding motorcycles and cliff diving. She is one tough mortal!