Edward Cullen is probably one of the names that brought the late 2000s and early 2010s obsession with vampires and werewolves back to life. The immortal character comes from The Twilight Saga, starting from a series of novels written by Stephenie Meyer, which were then brought to the screen with its first film, Twilight, released in 2008. In the movie series, Edward Cullen is portrayed by Robert Pattinson , whose career has bloomed beautifully with many interesting roles he has taken over the years following the saga’s ending.
The romance fantasy story follows Edward Cullen and Bella Swan, a forbidden love between a 104-year-old vampire who looks like an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old high school girl who recently moved to Forks, Washington, where they both reside. When the lion falls in love with the lamb, despite the danger of it all, their love story starts as a one-in-a-million high school couple and ends as a happily married vampire with a beautiful daughter.
Now that Twilight is being made as an animated TV series, many fans have started listing actors’ names who can bring Edward Cullen back on screen through their brilliant talents as voice actors. Edward’s cold, expressionless but filled with love character does fit several young and talented actors of our time. Here are the fifteen actors who could play Edward Cullen in the Twilight TV show.
KJ Apa
Well known for his role as Archie Andrews on the hit CW series Riverdale, KJ Apa has both acting chops to play Edward Cullen in the Twilight TV series. The New Zealand actor first drew attention through a prime-time soap opera, and he later took on roles in films like A Dog’s Purpose, The Last Summer, and I Still Believe. Apa clearly has versatility when it comes to understanding genres like drama, action, and romance.
Nicholas Hoult
British actor Nicholas Hoult has appeared in the most diverse roles in his career so far. Breaking out as a child in About a Boy to gain wider recognition for his performance as Tony Stonem in Skins, Hoult has proven that he is well versed on television, in independent dramas and big-budget blockbusters. Recently too, the actor has been getting a lot of praise for movies like The Menu and Renfield, where he plays the long-suffering servant of Dracula.
Adam Driver
Adam Driver may not be a rising star anymore because of how beautifully he has established himself in the industry. The actor has proven himself a force to be reckoned with in movies like Marriage Story, BlacKkKlansman, and the recent, Ferrari. Quite easily. Inhabiting diverse roles that feature his range across genres, like drama, romance, comedy, and action, Driver has a rare presence that draws your attention to him every time he’s on-screen.
Zac Efron
Already having started off in the television landscape as a teenager, Zac Efron has always been popular with the young crowd. He first appeared in projects like High School Musical and then actively took on roles that would give him a chance to showcase his chameleon-like abilities, earning credits for movies like 17 Again, The Greatest Showman, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, and Neighbors. Recently, Efron also appeared in the critically acclaimed biographical sports drama, The Iron Claw.
Austin Butler
Austin Butler has been appearing on television for decades now. His early roles date back to the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon days, but he broke out by starring in The Carrie Diaries and The Shannara Chronicles. He even went on to feature in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood but worldwide recognized cameo with Elvis, where he portrayed the music icon with finesse and charm, thus proving his ability to lose himself in myriad characters across time periods and genres.
Kyle Allen
The young actor has the perfect physical qualities to portray the over 100-year-old high school young man, such as his broad shoulders and cold yet warm eyes. Kyle Allen might be able to bring a new and refreshing spin to Edward Cullen’s character as he has experience portraying a sullen young man in The Map of Tiny Perfect Things.
Tanner Buchanan
Having won people’s hearts through his performance in Cobra Kai, the 24-year-old actor is said to have the potential to play Edward Cullen in the Twilight TV series. He’s got a beautiful appearance that can bring out Edward Cullen’s unique features, such as mesmerizing eyes and killer jawline. The actor’s age is probably the closest one on this list to Edward Cullen’s 17-year-old appearance.
Ansel Elgort
Among those male actors who are well known for their young adult roles, Ansel Elgort is one of those who are more prominent. Through his roles in young adult films such as The Fault In Our Stars and Divergent trilogy, Ansel Elgort has shown his ability to portray young adult characters who are often faced with intricate situations, which matches the story of Edward Cullen (somewhat).
