In the latest Twilight drama, Summit Entertainment wants to replace Taylor Lautner, with another Native American actor, to play Jacob. I have one word, WHY? First of all, the actor is adorable, and I think he fits the film perfectly.

Perez Hilton Reports:

According to Entertainment Weekly, the fledgling Summit studio does not want to re-hire “baby-faced” Taylor Lautner as Jacob. They don’t think he has what it takes to play the werewolf love interest/lead in New Moon.

And, in a desperate attempt to keep the role, Lautner’s agent has reached out to the special effects people who did Brad Pitt’s new Benjamin Button film to see what wizardry they could do to bulk up Taylor.

Another obstacle is finding Native American actors to portray Jacob’s werewolf clan, which was difficult in the first film. Lautner himself is not completely Native American.

With only a slightly increased budget of $50 million and breakout lead actors to pay more, shoots in Italy, and shiny new special effects, Summit is going to have to cut corners somewhere. Rumor has it that Summit has approached Golden Compass’ Chris Weitz to direct.

As a Native American myself, I think it’s important to support my peeps. Taylor Lautner, an Aquarius boy, is part Native American of the Ottawa and Potawatomi tribes. I think Summit might be getting too greedy. It’s a big mistake to change directors and actors. Keep the original cast and crew if you can.

Show Taylor some love by signing the petition. If you want to keep Taylor Lautner as Jacob, you can sign the petition here.