Stephanie Meyer (51), the author of the Twilight series that sparked a global phenomenon, hinted at new developments.
Meyer appeared on the U.S. program Good Morning America on the 18th (local time) and said, "For me, Bella and Edward stopped at Breaking Dawn, but the story still continues," and "I have already outlined several stories. Even if I can't write them, they will be revealed to the world someday," which excited fans.
Twilight, first published in 2005, has sold more than 160 million copies worldwide and been translated into 37 languages. The five films that followed grossed a total of $3.3 billion (about 4.5764 trillion won), propelling Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner to worldwide stardom.
Meyer said, "I can't believe it's been 20 years. When I first started writing I couldn't imagine there would be a fan base," and added, "I'm honored that so many people still show interest."
Meyer explained Bella's appeal as the protagonist in her work, saying, "Most heroines swing swords or go on adventures, but Bella was a quiet girl who read books," and "it seems there were readers who were waiting for that kind of hero."
In 2020 she published Midnight Sun, rewritten from Edward's perspective, and last year a Netflix animated series based on it was confirmed, proving that the Twilight universe is still ongoing.
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, who met through the work, later became a real-life couple.
If the two new books Meyer hinted at come to fruition, another Twilight craze is likely to sweep the world. As 20 years ago, attention is focusing on what resonance Bella and Edward's romance might have for a new generation of readers and viewers.
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