'Twilight' director recalls Robert Pattinson 'was so into' kissing scene at audition that 'he fell off the bed'

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke spoke of the audition that launched a zeitgeist-defining film franchise. Photo: Filepic

Kristen Stewart revealed to The New Yorker last year that her Twilight audition kiss with Robert Pattinson was the pivotal moment when she became convinced the actor had to be cast as Edward Cullen in the vampire romance films.

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke guested on The Big Hit Show podcast (via Insider) this month and looked back at the audition that launched a zeitgeist-defining film franchise.