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Twilight sensation Robert Pattinson totally immersed himself in his brooding Edward Cullen character months before filming began. In fact, he says he even wrote little suicide notes to articulate the tortured mindset of his on-screen alter ego.

“If you really prepare for a role, there’s going to be a moment in which he’s all you can think of,” Rob, 22, recounts. “So I did things like [write] little suicide notes. I was a little worrisome, actually (laughs).”

What triggered this morbidity in the usually-cheery Brit was when he started keeping a journal as Edward in the weeks before shooting began on Twilight. Understanding the vampire’s morose mindset was key to fully inhabiting the role.

After speculation arose that ‘Twilight’ actor Taylor Lautner wasn’t built enough to reprise his role as Jacob Black, he went straight to the gym to bulk up and prove he was ready to return for ‘New Moon.’ Lautner told Access Hollywood that he has already put on 26 pound of muscle and jokes, “Jacob is in and Edward is out.”

The casting reportedly was in question because the character of Jacob Black is a foot taller and is supposed to look 25 in the sequel. In order to guarantee his return, Lautner decided to bulk up.

The 16-year-old admits he now goes to the gym seven days a week and works out at least two hours a day. He even made a promise to director Chris Weitz that he would put on 30 pounds of muscle before filming began.
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