'Water For Elephants' DVD EXCLUSIVE: Why Robert Pattinson Was The Right Jacob

The Water for Elephants DVD finally came out yesterday! In case you haven't had a chance to get your copy yet, here's a sneak peek of one of the exclusive features:

"Why Robert Pattinson Was The Right Jacob"

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Director Francis Lawrence admitted that finding an actor in his early 20s to play Jacob was a tough one.

"It was really tricky because a lot of the guys that are that age still really felt like boys to me," Francis explained. "When I met Rob I really had only known him from 'Twilight,' and I didn't know what to expect."

"With Jacob, I thought I could really add something to the part," Rob said about what initially interested him in the role. "And then I read the script and it seemed like they'd added more to it, definitely in his relationship with Marlena, and it made me more intrigued."

"WFE" producer Andrew Tennenbaum added that Rob had a mature insight into the character, while co-star Reese Witherspoon complimented his sensitivity and nuanced performance.

"He has a lot of conflict in the movie, and Rob was great at having that very thoughtful way about conveying that about the character," she said.

Thanks to MTV.com for the tip and video!

Source: http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/2011/11/01/robert-pattinson-water-for-elephants-dvd/