‘Twilight’ Saga’s ‘Midnight Sun’ Gets Greenlit for Animated Series on OTT

Twilight fans, also known as “Twihards,” have reason to celebrate! Stephanie Meyer’s ‘Midnight Sun’ a novel that revisits the ‘Twilight’ saga from Edward Cullen’s perspective, is set to be adapted into an animated series for Netflix. According to a report by Variety, this new series will bring viewers back to the iconic town of Forks, Washington, where the original story unfolded.

The project has been in development for some time. In April 2023, Variety confirmed its early stages, with Lionsgate Television leading the adaptation. Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns later announced that the animated series would officially kick off production in March 2024.

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‘Midnight Sun’, released in 2020, offers a fresh perspective on Meyer’s first ‘Twilight’ novel, retelling the story of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen’s romance from Edward’s point of view. The saga follows Bella, a human teenager, as she navigates her complicated relationship with Edward, a vampire, and the dangers of his supernatural world. The Twilight series became a cultural phenomenon, spawning five blockbuster films that grossed over $393 million worldwide. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner starred in the franchise as Bella, Edward, and Jacob, respectively.

‘Midnight Sun’ was highly anticipated by fans, especially after an early draft leaked online and led to a 12-year delay in its release. When the novel finally debuted, it sold over 1 million copies in its first week, proving the enduring devotion of Twilight fans.

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Meyer has hinted that there are still more stories to tell in the Twilight universe. In August 2020, she revealed plans for two more books in the series but expressed a desire to explore new worlds and mythologies before returning to her vampire saga.

–Farheen Ali