Eclipse, the third movie in The Twilight Saga, finally has a confirmed director. Summit announced David Slade's involvement yesterday, not long after unconfirmed rumors surfaced online. Hmm, coincidence? Or did an insider leak the top secret info early?
In the official press release, author Stephenie Meyer said:
I am thrilled that David Slade will be directing ECLIPSE. He's a visionary filmmaker who has so much to offer this franchise. From the beginning, we've been blessed with wonderful directorial talent for the Twilight Saga, and I'm so happy that ECLIPSE will be carrying on with that tradition.
Slade should be over the moon with his new job, as it's sure to give his career the biggest boost it'll ever get. Not that 30 Days of Night didn't do well, but its worldwide gross of $75 million doesn't even come close to the hundreds of millions Eclipse is sure to rake in at the box office. What do you think, Twilighters? Will he do the fanbase proud?