When the film was optioned by Summit Entertainment in July 2007, Meyer stated that; "The most disappointing thing for me is losing my perfect Edward", as Cavill was by then 24 years old, and thus too old to realistically fill the role.
" Da filmen blev udvalgt af Summit Entertainment i Juli 2007, skrev Meyer: "Det mest skuffende for mig var at miste min perfekte Edward",, siden Cavill var 24 år, og derfor for gammel til at kunne spille rollen realistisk.