AI images reveal how the cast of Twilight should have looked (2024)

When Twilight fist graced our screens in 2008, millions of fans tuned in to see their favorite characters bought to life - but some may not have met the expectations of Twi-hards.

Based on the bestselling Stephenie Meyer book series, which were released between 2005 and 2020, the five Twilight films premiered between 2008 and 2012 based only on the first four.

The series followed Arizona teen Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) who relocates to Forks, Washington, where she meets the mysterious Cullen family and falls in love with Edward (Robert Pattinson) - only to find out he's actually a 104-year-old vampire.

A love triangle ensues with Bella's childhood friend Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), who happens to be a werewolf.

When Twilight fist graced our screens in 2008, millions of fans tuned in to see their favorite characters bought to life - but some may not have met the expectations of Twi-hards

Although the casting was reasonably accurate for many of the fan favorites, a recent video showcasedAI-generated versions of the characters as described in the book - and it has captivated fans.

'All the vampires are too dark. They were supposed to be unnaturally pale,' one fan commented.

'Book description: "the girls are skinny, the guys are muscular, everyone is extraordinarily beautiful..."' laughed another.

Have a look below at how the AI versions in comparison to the movie.

Bella Swan

In the book, Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart, is the book's protagonist - described as having a 'god-like beauty.'

She also is said to have a 'very pale complexion' with 'long, straight brown hair, 'thin nose' and 'prominent cheekbones.'

Shedding yet further light on her appearance, the book states she has a 'heart-shaped face, wide forehead, chocolate brown eyes and full lips.'

Kristen famously played Bella in the film franchise, sharing the same pale skin and long dark hair.

The character of Bella doesn't look dissimilar in the AI generated version.

The latter does have bushier eyebrows and a slightly narrower face - but otherwise shares many of the same characteristics as Kristen's portrayal.

In the book, Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart is the book's protagonist - described as having a 'god-like beauty.' Pictured (left to right): Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart (center) and Taylor Lautner (right)

The character of Bella doesn't look dissimilar in the AI generated version - with the latter having bushier eyebrows and a slightly narrower face

Edward Cullen

Edward Cullen, played by Robert Pattinson, the devastatingly handsome teenage vampire, is known in the book as being 'extremely attractive.'

He's described as being 'tall, thin and muscular,' with a 'strong jawline and perfect eyebrows.'

His facial features included a 'straight nose and full lips,' with 'untidy bronzed hair' and 'topaz eyes.'

Robert Pattinson played the heartthrob in the movies, where they made his skin unnaturally pale - as per the novel.

But his AI counterpart looks marginally different - sporting a golden glow and not as pale as a vampire usually is.

His AI counterpart looks marginally different - sporting a golden glow and not as pale as a vampire usually is

Jacob Black

Jacob Black, played by Taylor Lautner, was the werewolf who befriends Bella and later imprints on Bella and Edward's daughter Renesmee.

He was also in a love triangle with Bella and Edward, after admitting he has feelings for the brunette beauty in the blockbuster series.

He is described in the books as being Native American, 'tall and lanky' but also 'toned and muscular.'

Jacob in the series is also said to have 'raven-black hair and a ponytail' as well as 'russet skin' with'deep-set twinkling dark brown eyes.'

The AI version of the character is somewhat similar to Taylor's version facially.

The fake rendering has long hair - which Taylor has in the first movie - and is dressed in traditional Native American clothing.

Jacob Black, played by Taylor Lautner, was the werewolf who befriends Bella and later imprints on Bella and Edward's daughter Renesmee

Jacob in the book is described in the books as being Native American, 'tall and lanky' but also 'toned and muscular'

Renesmee Cullen

Renesmee - played by Mackenzie Foy, the vampire-human hybrid child of Edward and Bella - was one of the most divisive casting choices made in the blockbuster series.

In the book, she's described as being 'immensely beautiful, with pink rosy cheeks and a dimpled smile.'

The child is also said to have a 'straight nose and full pink lips,' with 'curly bronze hair and perfect eyebrows and chocolate brown eyes.'

Renesmee, as she is half-vampire, also has pale skin and 'perfect, shiny square teeth.'

While the actress that played Renesmee looked somewhat similar to the books description when she was older, the special effects forTwilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 were mocked for the terrifying CGI baby they used who looked more like Chucky than adorable vampire baby.

The AI version of Renesmee is, again, not as pale as the vampires described in the books. The biggest differences in the AI version and movie portrayal was the computer-generated version has curlier hair and a sun-kissed glow.

Renesmee - played by Mackenzie Foy, the vampire-human hybrid child of Edward and Bella - was one of the divisive casting choices made in the blockbuster series

Alice Cullen

Alice Cullen, played by Ashley Greene, is a vampire and an adoptive daughter of Carlisle and Esme Cullen.

She is described as a 'very beautiful and petite' woman.

The character is also said to have 'large eyes and long delicate eyebrows with cropped spiky black hair,' with 'medium gold eyes.'

The AI version is near-identical to Ashley Greene's version - despite the recurring issue of the golden glow.

Alice Cullen, played by Ashley Greene, is a vampire and an adoptive daughter of Carlisle and Esme Cullen

Carlisle Cullen

Carlisle, the handsome father-figure of the Cullen vampire family, is played byPeter Facinelli in the films.

In the books, the town doctor is described as 'tall, handsome with gentle eyes.'

He is said to have a 'well-toned medium fame' with 'collar-length blonde hair.'

The AI render looks a lot younger than the film's version, with blonde hair that almost reaches his shoulders.

He again, has more of a tan than any of the vampires in the film do.

Carlisle, the handsome father-figure of the Cullen vampire family, is played by Peter Facinelli in the films

Charlie Swan

Bella's dad, played by Billy Burke, is the gruff police chief in the book and films.

According to the books, he's a middle aged man with an average build and a 'mustache, curly brown hair and chocolate brown eyes.'

The AI image features a more weathered version of Charlie Swan and itages him dramatically -although he still has his signature bushy mustache.

Bella's dad, played by Billy Burke, is the gruff police chief in the book and films

Rosalie Hale

Rosalie Hale, played by Nikki Reed, is an adopted daughter of Esme and Carlisle Cullen.

Her beauty is often talked about in the book, with the vampire teen described as 'astoundingly gorgeous.'

She has 'long wavy blonde hair that falls halfway down to the middle of her back,' with 'golden black eyes.'

The AI version looks more like a blonde Mila Kunis, with a boho vibe.

Rosalie Hale, played by Nikki Reed, is an adopted daughter of Esme and Carlisle Cullen

Jasper Hale

Jasper Hale, played by Jackson Rathbone, is another teen vampire in the Cullen clan.

He, like the other vampires, are breathtakingly beautiful with 'pale, marble-like skin,' and 'inhuman beauty.'

In the book he is described as 'tall, muscular and lean,' with 'honey blonde hair that falls just above his collar' and 'golden eye.'

The AI version looks vastly different from Jackson's portrayal who has mid-length slightly wavy blondish hair and pale skin.

AI Jasper is more princely or model-esque than vampire, with a chiseled jawline, short blonde locks and bronzed skin.

Jasper Hale (left), played by Jackson Rathbone, is another teen vampire in the Cullen clan

Esme Cullen

Esme Cullen, played byElizabeth Reaser, is the mother figure of the Cullen clan.

She is described as being 'pale and extremely beautiful' with a 'heart-shaped face and warm, compassionate look.'

Elizabeth has very dark hair in the film and very dark features, with extremely pale skin.

The book version of Esme has a 'warm, compassionate look with billows of soft caramel-colored hair,' as well as 'delicate eyebrows and a small, slender figure.'

The AI version of Esme looks very different from the film portrayal, looking far younger and with light brown hair and paler features.

Esme Cullen, played by Elizabeth Reaser, is the mother figure of the Cullen clan

Emmett Cullen

Emmett Cullen, played by Kellan Lutz, is another adopted vampire son of Carlisle and Esme Cullen.

He is described as being a very handsome man as well as being 'very tall, burly and muscular.'

He has slightly curly, dark brown hair and a 'childish look,' with that signature pale skin and 'golden eyes.'

AI Emmett doesn't look dissimilar to Kellan - with more bronzed skin and a super defined jawline.

Emmett Cullen (right) played by Kellan Lutz, is another adopted vampire son of Carlisle and Esme Cullen

Jessica Stanley

Jessica Stanley, played by Anna Kendrick, is a (human) schoolmate of Bella Swan's in the franchise.

She is described as having 'long, voluminous, curly, dark brown hair' and 'fair skin with blue eyes.'

Her AI counterpart has far curlier hair than Anna Kendrick's portrayal and far bluer eyes.

Jessica Stanley (left), played by Anna Kendrick, is a (human) schoolmate of Bella Swan's in the franchise

Jane

Jane, played by Dakota Fanning, is a high-ranking member of the Volturi - apowerful coven of vampires.

She is played by a pale Dakota Fanning, with slicked-back blonde hair and darkened eyes.

In the book she is described as having a 'tiny, lanky body and pale brown hair' - although is also said to be 'angelically beautiful.'

Jane, played by Dakota Fanning, is a a high-ranking member of the Volturi - a powerful coven of vampires

AI images reveal how the cast of Twilight should have looked (2024)

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