Quick summary
- Netflix’s animated Twilight series has reportedly cast Julian Grey as Edward and Sadie Stanley as Bella.
- They take over roles played in the films by Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.
- The casting was first reported by Knight Edge Media and carried by ComicBookMovie.com on 8 November 2026.
- Lionsgate has confirmed a two-season adult animation order at Netflix.
- No premiere date has been announced.
The new faces of Edward and Bella have arrived, and neither belongs to Robert Pattinson or Kristen Stewart. Netflix’s animated Twilight series has reportedly cast Julian Grey and Sadie Stanley in the lead roles, according to a report that surfaced in early November 2026.
Who has been cast
According to ComicBookMovie.com, which credits Knight Edge Media and SFFGazette.com for the original report, Julian Grey will voice Edward Cullen. Grey is known for Fear the Walking Dead. Sadie Stanley, who appeared in Karate Kid: Legends, will voice Bella Swan.
Pattinson and Stewart played the pair across the live-action film saga. The coverage notes only that they are being replaced and includes no comment from either actor. That is worth keeping in mind: this is a casting report relayed by trade and fan outlets, and the headline framing about “replacing” the film stars describes a new production rather than any dispute.
The role of Jacob Black, played in the films by Taylor Lautner, was still being cast at the time of the report.
What the series is
The project is an animated adaptation built on Stephenie Meyer’s novels, drawing on Midnight Sun, her retelling of the first story from Edward’s point of view. ComicBookMovie.com quotes Kevin Beggs of Lionsgate calling it “a two-season adult animation order at Netflix”, and says Lionsgate confirmed the order earlier the same week.
Meyer is an executive producer. Sinead Daly is the showrunner and Lynn Wang is supervising director, the same report says. SuperHeroHype, summarising an earlier ComingSoon.net report from July 2026, adds that Netflix and Lionsgate are developing the series, that it was first announced in 2024, and that producers include Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey and Erik Feig.
The hunt for Jacob and Billy
Casting for the Quileute characters began months ago. In July 2026, SuperHeroHype reported that calls had gone out for Jacob Black and his father Billy Black, both seeking male Native American actors. The brief for Billy asked for a voice that conveys “kindness and wisdom”, and no previous voice-acting experience was required. Casting director Melissa Kostenbauder was named on the notice.
That timeline shows how long the project has been moving. Production was scheduled in Los Angeles from August 2026 to May 2027, according to the same outlet.
What happens next
Netflix has not announced a premiere date or shown a first look. ComicBookMovie.com says work “appears to be well underway”, while SuperHeroHype notes that the What’s on Netflix site predicts a premiere in late 2027 or 2028. Treat that window as a forecast, not a commitment. Readers who follow Pattinson’s career can find more on Robert Pattinson at Modus Carry, including our coverage of the Bond rumours, and the latest from the TV & Dramas desk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Robert Pattinson returning as Edward in the Netflix series?
No. Reports say Julian Grey will voice Edward in the animated series. Pattinson has not commented in the coverage we read.
Who plays Bella in the Netflix Twilight series?
Sadie Stanley has reportedly been cast as Bella, replacing Kristen Stewart’s film role, according to ComicBookMovie.com.
When will the Twilight animated series premiere?
There is no official date. Netflix has not announced a premiere, and the series is still in production.
