Summit to announce the actor to play Jacob Black this week

According to EW, Summit will announce this week whether Taylor Lautner will remain as part of the cast for New Moon. Sources say that it looks like Lautner may be able to keep playing Jacob after all. The actor has gained 19 lbs since the release of the last film and is planning to gain 10 more before production begins in March trying to prove that he CAN play opposite Stewart as a true rival for Edward. We will post more details as soon as they become available....