Stephenie Meyer, the author of the hit vampire romance 'Twilight', in a post on her website confirms, Taylor Lautner will be reprising his role as Jacob in the sequel - 'New Moon'. Ending months of curiosity, you can read the full text of the announcement, including a statement from Chris Weitz, the director of 'New Moon' at stepheniemeyer. com.

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are also scheduled to return in their roles as Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen, the doomed young lovers of the romantic saga.

In November 'Twilight' opened at the No. 1 spot with $69.6 million at the box office, only the biggest ever opening for a female director.