More than a decade and a half since their inception, the bond between Swifties and Team Edward continues to thrive, pulsating with unwavering fervor. During Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, which lit up London this weekend, Paramore's charismatic lead singer, Hayley Williams, breathed new life into the 2008 hit "Decode," dedicating it to none other than Robert Pattinson, whose voice echoed through the Twilight soundtrack that year.
As the Wembley Stadium concert pulsed with energy, Williams captivated the audience with a playful quip, addressing the sea of fans, "Did you catch a glimpse of Suki [Waterhouse] earlier?" She then shifted gears, mischievously teasing, "But my heart belongs to dedicating this next tune to Mr. Waterhouse himself." Drawing parallels to Pattinson's iconic vampire alter-ego, Edward Cullen, straight from the pages of Stephenie Meyer's 2005 novel and the big screen, Williams seductively whispered, "This is the skin of a killer, Bella," echoing the infamous line from the series.
With a warm smile and a touch of nostalgia, Williams declared, "This song, Robert, is solely for you," as "Decode" began to resonate through the venue, transporting fans back to the days when Edward and Bella's love story captivated hearts worldwide.
Pattinson, who portrayed the enigmatic 108-year-old vampire, forever etched in our memories as he embarked on a romantic journey with Forks, Washington's teenage Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) across five Young Adult adaptations, including New Moon (2009), Eclipse (2010), Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011), and Part 2 (2012), has undoubtedly left an indelible mark.
Amidst the success of these films, which amassed a staggering $3.4 billion globally, Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns unveiled plans in March to embark on an animated Twilight series, anticipating it would stir up "a tidal wave of interest." Deadline confirmed last April that the project was in its nascent stages, with Meyer poised to play a pivotal role in bringing this new chapter to life.
