We already know the Twilight Saga cast have started filming Eclipse...


...in Vancouver, but the film release date has just been released!

The film, which is directed by David Slade (who is most famous for his thrillers 30 Days of Night and Hard Candy) and written by Melissa Rosenberg, was inspired by the novel by Stephanie Meyer.

Kristen and Rob will play Bella and Edward in Eclipse

In the book, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. 

In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob - knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. 

With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

Taylor will also continue to play Jacob in the third film in the Twilight Saga series

Here's the full Eclipse cast list:

Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan
Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen
Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black

  Cullen Family
Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen
Peter Facinelli as Dr. Carlisle
Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen
Kellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen
Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale
Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale

Wolf Pack
Chaske Spencer as Sam Uley
Bronson Pelletier as Jared
Alex Meraz as Paul
Kiowa Gordon as Embry
Tyson Houseman as Quil

Other Quileutes
Gil Birmingham as Billy Black
Tinsel Korey as Emily

Nomad Vampires
Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria

Volturi
Cameron Bright as Alec
Charlie Bewley as Demetri
Daniel Cudmore as Felix
Dakota Fanning as Jane

Additional Returning Cast Members
Billy Burke as Charlie Swan
Sarah Clarke as Renee Dwyer
Anna Kendrick as Jessica
Michael Welch as Mike
Christian Serratos as Angela
Justin Chon as Eric

New Cast Members
Xavier Samuel as Riley
Catalina Sandino Moreno as Maria
Jack Huston as Royce King
Julia Jones as Leah Clearwater
BooBoo Stewart as Seth Clearwater
Jodelle Ferland as Bree

So, what you've been waiting for - the release date:

United States: June 30, 2010

United Kingdom and Ireland: July 9, 2010

Are you excited that by this time next year you could have seen both the New Moon and Eclipse films?! We certainly are!

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