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Via MTV.com: Just last week we marveled at the sheer number of projects “Twilight” star Taylor Lautner had in development, and perhaps he was starting to feel the pressure too. After dropping out of “Northern Lights” earlier this week, the 18-year-old has parted ways with another project, “Max Steel,” based on the Mattel toy, reports New York magazine’s Vulture blog. Sources say it was his “Stretch Armstrong” collaboration with rival toy company Hasbro that was the impetus for Taylor’s departure. According to Vulture, Taylor realized Hasbro was doing a better job with its movie properties than Mattel. To wit, the toy company has leveraged board games Candy Land, Battleship and Risk into high-profile projects and had earlier success with a couple small flicks called “G.I. Joe” and “Transformers.” Added one source, “When you sign up to make a movie with Hasbro, you know it will be in theaters a year later.” Less of Taylor Lautner is never a good thing, but we can’t say we’re too sad to see “Max Steel” go. While the toy is wildly popular internationally, it doesn’t seem to have much name recognition here in the U.S. Though we will mourn those could-have-been shirtless scenes. Sigh. So to recap, Taylor’s current project list is comprised of “Cancun,” “Abduction” and “Stretch Armstrong.” And “Breaking Dawn” if Summit ever gets around to it. Still a lot for the rising actor, but a more manageable list, for sure.

4 Responses to “Taylor Lautner Drops Out Of ‘Max Steel’ For ‘Stretch Armstrong’” accv Says: February 26th, 2010 at 4:45 pm mmm.. i would’ve stayed with max steel. not sure i’m so into seeing taylor’s arms stretched out.. i imagine it may come off really lame. x.x and although i heard G.I. Joe was a box-office letdown, transformers surely wasn’t. i mean it catapulted megan fox’s career and we all know that all she’s good for is eye candy… for now. :p then again, michael bay DID make that franchise, so i guess it really depends on the team. bah. long as taylor’s got projects lined up, that’s fine with me. i am personally curious about “cancun” and “abduction.” the last one or two twilight movies are a given :p @twmonalisa Says: February 26th, 2010 at 8:38 pm I’m sad because I wanted to watch Taylor on Max Steel, but … That’s life. I love Taylor anyway… So good luck, Tay. @MathewLAXs Says: February 27th, 2010 at 7:23 pm is sad that he won’t be able to make MAx Steal but the good thing is that he will be in 3 movies! i’m so excited to see him in the future =J Yvonne Brown Says: March 1st, 2010 at 11:17 pm Taylor might be doing too much at once, maybe it is a good thing for him to drop out of those roles. Anyway, I would rather see him in more personal roles like a leading man in a major movie. He is a very talented performer and I am looking forward to seeing a lot more of him in the right roles. Good Luck Taylor.

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