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At the recent 'Meet the Cullens' panel interview during Fan Expo Canada, 'Twilight' star Jackson Rathbone shared that if the saga were ever to expand further, he would like to see the focus placed on his conflicted character, Jasper Hale. Sharing the stage with co-stars Peter Facinelli (who played Carlisle Cullen) and Kellan Lutz (Emmett Cullen), Rathbone reflected on how Jasper’s yet-to-be-told journey could dive into powerful themes—redemption, the struggle for forgiveness, and the difficult path toward truly accepting and loving oneself.
Jackson Rathbone explained that Jasper's backstory as a Confederate soldier who later became a vampire offers a unique opportunity for deeper storytelling. He noted that technology could allow him to reprise the role through de-ageing effects, though he also expressed openness to passing the role on to another actor if necessary. What drew him most to the idea was the emotional weight of Jasper's transformation — a violent history that gradually gave way to restraint, loyalty, and love.
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Jackson Rathbone Shares Thoughts on Jasper's Character
The actor stressed that Jasper was not an admirable figure before joining the Cullen family, but that was what made his redemption so compelling. Jackson Rathbone emphasised that the character’s evolution represents a story about healing, forgiveness, and the power of love as seen through others’ eyes. While not every detail of a character’s past needs to be shown on screen, Rathbone believes Jasper’s journey could resonate deeply with audiences, particularly as a narrative of second chances and self-discovery.
The excitement among fans during the panel underscored the lasting appeal of Jasper, one of the franchise's most morally complex vampires. In an entertainment era where prequels and spin-offs dominate, a 'Twilight' project delving into Jasper's history could offer both emotional depth and a fresh perspective.
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Such a story could balance his violent past with his eventual transformation into one of the saga's most protective and loyal figures, aligning perfectly with the series’ central themes of love, choice, and the struggle for humanity.
Whether or not a Jasper-centred prequel ever happens, Jackson Rathbone's passion makes one thing clear: nearly two decades after the first film, the 'Twilight' universe still has unexplored stories capable of captivating both longtime fans and new audiences.
