A film adaptation of New Moon was released on November 20, 2009.[18][19][20] It is the sequel to 2008's Twilight, which is based on the previous novel written by Meyer. The film starred Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, reprising their roles as Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black, respectively.[21] Summit Entertainment greenlit the sequel in late November 2008, which was directed by Chris Weitz with Melissa Rosenberg returning as the screenwriter.[22] The majority of the film was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia.[23]