The Twilight sequel, “New Moon,” will go on – but without director Catherine Hardwicke this time. Catherine Hardwicke has left her post as director on the upcoming Twilight sequels, with Variety providing this statement from Hardwicke:

“I am sorry that due to timing I will not have the opportunity to direct New Moon. Directing Twilight has been one of the great experiences of my life, and I am grateful to the fans for their passionate support of the film. I wish everyone at Summit the best with the sequel—it is a great story.”