Josh Peck Reveals He Almost Landed the Role of Edward Cullen in 'Twilight' Series

In a recent episode of his podcast, Good Guys, Peck recalls being one of the final candidates for the role which ultimately ended up going to Robert Pattinson.

• In a recent episode of his podcast, 'Good Guys,' Josh Peck shared that he was a final contender for the role of Edward Cullen in the 'Twilight' series, a role that ultimately went to Robert Pattinson.
• Peck, known for his role in Nickelodeon's 'Drake & Josh,' sent in an audition tape for the character and was informed a month later that he was one of four final candidates for the role.
• Actor Taylor Lautner, who starred in 'Twilight,' was a guest on Peck’s podcast and appeared to be surprised to hear that Peck had auditioned for the same movie.
• Peck humorously recalled his disbelief about progressing in the audition process, noting his physical appearance at the time wasn't comparable to typical shirtless Hollywood actors like Chris Hemsworth or Stanley Tucci.
• Peck isn't the only actor to have shared audition experiences for 'Twilight,' as Jennifer Lawrence recently revealed she auditioned and was immediately turned down for the role of Bella Swan, which was given to Kristen Stewart.

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