Riley Will be Played by Aussie Newcomer Xavier Samuel

167 Comments July 16, 2009 by Will Filed Under: Casting, Riley, Xavier Samuel

The casting of Riley for Eclipse has been confirmed by the reliable RiskyBizBlog, and it comes out of left field.

Newcomer Xavier Samuel from Australia will take on the role of Riley in Eclipse–

Samuel, repped by Management 360, Gersh and Shanahan in Australia, has been in series of films down under, including “Newcastle,” in which he played a Goth teenager amidst a group of surfers (the movie played Tribeca last year — though you can bet Netflix will see just a small spike now), the Aussie period drama “September” and the upcoming sci-fi thriller “Road Train.” This marks his first U.S. role.

What’s the verdict? Do you think he will make a good Riley?

[thanks Caitlin "Cullen"!]

Category: Casting, Riley, Xavier Samuel

Don'tDrink&RunWithWoodenStakes

Thanks god that the rumor about Tom Felton is just that…a rumor. He is to skinny, and he looks weak. This guy looks like Riley for sure.
Nina

never heard of him before, but he can fit as Riley =)

Now what about Seth and Leah?!?!?!
Name

no! no no no no no no no no! hate hate hate hate! i'll go and cry now. eclipse was my least favourite and with no tom felton in it not interested in seeing it any more
stupidlamb1326

I dont care if he is 50.. Id rather see him all evil and naughty then that 12 year old lol..
Give me uhmm that hot guy from the Hannah Montana movie.. Lucas something or other lol…
Anything but that kid up there.. He looks like he hasnt even hit puberty yet lol…
AHHH THE MADNESS! LOL!!!!
I guess cause when I read the book I actually pictured a guy like Tatum, thats why Im all boycotting lol…
I hope they pick Eliza Dusku for Leah and they dont screw up that one.. lol
latinadominicana

Hes okay ! I'm relieved cause i heard that riley could have been that ice blonde boy from harry potter ……i don't know what his name is i think its Draco….
VampTramp

Exactly as I pictured Riley!!
JacobBlack'sAlphaGlory (JBAG)

I think he may be a great Riley. He looks the part. I guess we will see later.
Total_Eclipse09

You're so right, I mean the contacts for the Cullens were alright in my opinion. But the bad vamps red contacts looked almost black; that is until the camera got really close. lol
chloe25

I think he's really really cute. He'll be perfect.
teresa12

I think he looks kind of like the Riley I imagined. And he's cute too.
Vampgirl

So let me get this straight you are boycotting the movie just because according to You, they cast the wrong Riley? some fan you are and Eliza Dusku isn't even Native American.
twiliz

I think Channing Tatum would have been better to play Riley!!! WHen I envisioned him while reading, I pictured someone like Channing! Strong, athletic, and SUPER HOTTT!!! This guy LOOKS wack!!!… but I hope he changes my mind come NOVEMBER!!!
stupidlamb1326

NO YOU DONT HAVE IT STRAIGHT! I said Im boycotting him as Riley. I never said I was boycotting the movie. And I am a fan. When you read these books, as I would hope you have if you have an opinion. You think of certain people for certain roles. And that is who I thought of. WHICH IS WHAT I SAID.
And there is a wolf pack member that DOES NOT LOOK NATIVE AMERICAN.. I dont think that matters. Shes who i think would be good for that role.
So instead of attacking me read it again and get it straight.
TATA
stupidlamb1326

I COMPLETELY AGREE
felt_hope

Daaaamn, I hoped Tom Felton would be doing playing him aswell, gahh I love Draco ^.^ Harry Potter was amazing
Vampgirl

I'm getting straight the only one who is not Native American is Taylor everyone else is a Native American is that is the requirement.
http://www.youtube.com/stupidlamb1326 stupidlamb1326

I know they are native american. I said one does not look native american Again you are not reading what I am saying. You are trying to pick a fight over my opinion. Which by the way I am allowed to have, Unless the government took that away last night and I wasnt aware of it.
If you dont like my opinion, then thats your problem. But I am entitled to have one. AS ARE YOU..
So move on and get over the fact that Im not going to agree with you or continue to argue over something you misunderstood in the first place. Which was the fact I said IM BOYCOTTING THIS RILEY!
Now your finding something else to try and argue over.
What is it with these boards. Is its a bullying technique. Last time I checked 98% of us are supposed to be adults, and quite honestly… Arguing over the internet because you dont like someones opinion isnt very adult.. So just leave it be already. SHEESH
StarlitHowl

Eliza?? Thats about as bad as Vanessa Hudgens or some other Disney wench. Maybe we could find a role for Paris Hilton while we're at it? Ugh!

Tyson Houseman, I assume, is who you're referencing as not looking N.A. Well, regardless of whether he looks it or not in 'person', he is. More than a few N.A.'s do not “look” Native. Course, that's based on a stereotypical notion of what looks Native, anyway. Regardless, its a movie, make-up will be a factor.

They have a separate casting director for the N.A. roles & I believe that they have already made an open casting call for young N.A. actors & actresses, for the roles.
http://www.youtube.com/stupidlamb1326 stupidlamb1326

I like Eliza because when I read the books Leach character reminded me of Faith on buffy. her description reminded me of faith. And of the movies I have seen her in I thought should would be a good fit. She can portray a Bitch but at the same time be vulnerable. Thats who I like for the part. Everyones opinion varies. But your entitled to your own. And the guy I was talking about in the Hannah movie I said would be a good fit for Riley.. if they are going to pick a young naive kid.. I personally pictured a buff man for rileys part, not a skinny young teenager who looks 12.. I hope the make up does something for him. cause right now I dont see him as Riley..
TheHoneyBear

Clearly, someone needs to photoshop a picture of him into a vampire with pale, white skin and blood-red eye contacts… pronto!
Oh and blonde hair. We all want to see a visual of Riley before Eclipse starts filming.
http://www.youtube.com/stupidlamb1326 stupidlamb1326

And I dont know if his name is Tyson. he wears glasses in the photos I have seen of him..
My daughter is half native american.. And shes blonde haired and blue eyed… So I agree, that its a stereo typical thing. Which is why I said he doesnt look it. Because I was told my pick for Leah doesnt resemble it.. I heard they did a casting, but hadnt cast yet..
StarlitHowl

Not disputing your Riley choice whatsoever, I actually didn't see the Hannah flick, so I'm not sure who you're referring to…But its all good. I'm not opposed to Xavier. He does look a tad young, but otherwise he fits the type of image I had of Riley overall.

Yeah, Tyson is the kid cast as Quil & he wears glasses. I give the make-up artists a good amount of faith because its rarely them screwing things up in movies LOL!

I'm giving them a chance–I wasn't very happy w/the choice of Jamie Campbell-Bower for Caius,–he totally doesn't fit the image if you ask me, but I'm going to let his acting do the talking (he isn't too bad from what I've seen).

I too am of N.A. heritage & you're certainly entitled to your opinion, I just would prefer to see someone less mainstream landing the roles. Crystle Lightning is my fave for it, but we'll just have to see what Summit gives us
Cullensrule

Great choice! Exactly like I imagined
PhoenixMP3 Rob Peek-a-Boo BBs

is tom the guy melissa wanted?
stupidlamb1326

I dont know who she is.. Maybe I would like her lol…. I think the reason I thought of Eliza is because I associated her personality with Faith off Buffy.. And I agree I wasnt happy with Caius cast.. I fell the same way with his acting. I always thought along with my group of growing Twihard friends and children. We got the impression they were OLD but beautiful in the same sense. You know. White hair and long black hair but aged and handsome at the same time.. I can agree with the less mainstream. But so long as they are right for the part..
The Hannah kid is LUCAS TILL.. I think hes a better fit if they go young kid Riley.. But I was soo looking forward to that rumor about Tatum.. Hes soo freakin hot lol… why not add one more hot guy right lol
Sparks_TeamPattz

Hey!!!!!!!

Im off out so just wanted to say HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY! We'll miss you!!!!

Enjoy & safe journey!! xxx
PhoenixMP3 Rob Peek-a-Boo BBs

I think this may turn out to be good. He's got something! Good left field choice (Rob was a left field choice too). I'm looking forward to this
PhoenixMP3 Rob Peek-a-Boo BBs

*hugging Sparks tight*

Thanks hon I will miss you, but I will come back with stories for you *wink* have a great night out, see you in two weeks xxx
http://www.myspace.com/babytink_19 LOLEizz

hmm i like him!
i pictured my riley as a jessy mccartney xD but i dont think he is suited for twilight xD i like this guy a lot….
iceandfire

DANG! I really wanted Tom. But maybe this dude will do well, who knows? I'm just so impressed by Tom's acting. We'll see….
cutesweetiezzz

OMGGGG

I like this guy as Riley AND he's cute! He looks young enough to play Riley.

I'M SOOO EXCITED ABOUT ECLIPSE NOWW!!!!!!!!
cutesweetiezzz

I like this guy a lot better than Tom Felton. Tom doesn't even look like Riley.
cutesweetiezzz

He is. lol

Why are there so many gorgeous guys in the Twilight saga? I feel like I'm cheating on them.
Vampgirl

I apologize if I came off being bad tempered I guess I read boycott and thought you meant the movie, because believe or not there have been 5 years olds or those with a five year old mentally threatening to boycott the film if certain someone was cast, heck I'd see the movie even if Daffy Duck were cast. You are right and I'm wrong.

I like your choice for Riley as well as this pick. Riley is not described as a buff guy just by reading his introduction you feel sorry for the kid, cause he sounds like a kid. Channing does not fit the Riley type. He fits another type of vampire maybe Garrett.
ilovealphas

Oh, definately not. I'm a proud member of Team Garrett and Team Kate. :]
stupidlamb1326

I too think if Daffy were cast i would go see it lol…
I would just pay to see Tatum Channing running around with red eyes all buff and half naked.. LOL! But I guess I will have to just settle for Jacob buff and half naked. Although Im kinda weirded out for that one since hes still underage.. I feel like a BAD MOM looking at him lol… He could be one of my students I sub for rofl…
And I understand. I get pretty hot over these books and the movies. I think its because we love them and they have become such a part of our lives that we feel the need to defend them. Even if I could be a 5 year old mentally, I couldnt pass the movies up.. Im too obsessed, and my 9 year old just finished the whole series she would never let me rofl
kiirstyy

Woo! thats great hes like almost exactly as I pictured Riley – I just imangined him more blonde lolll.. Grast casting :D
twinat

He definatley looks like a Riley! I'm glad he's Australian too
SaveATree_PunchAWerewolf

Mine, as well.
I will enjoy his close ups
SaveATree_PunchAWerewolf

If they movie is pg13, they most likely won't show it.
Lali Whitlock

You're right SaveATree! But that would suck A LOT!
Lali Whitlock

says in the book how he was dressed? mmm…maybe we can win some shirtless scene… I don't know, I'm just saying…

LOL
elcie

Aussie Aussie Aussie!
miki1995

ABOUT TIME THEY GOT AN AUSSIE ACTOR INTO THIS SERIES

AUSSIE GUYS ARE ALWAYS HOT ASSS!!!!
kerbear585

hmmm…not bad not bad. that is what i have to say. i think he fits the part and sounds like he will do a great job. i am so going to have to re-read the books again so i can remember who riley is? can someone re-fresh my memory…is he the one that stays in the back at the tent with edward and bella? or is that seth. i am a little confused. def have to re-read the books and take my time. i read all four in 3weeks. have to reread them again before new moon comes.
iloveedward

thats so good;an australian in ECLIPSE! yaaaya
and he fits the parrt good too(:
cjean

He is a perfect Riley. He's young and has an innocent face to him. Great for the Aussies too.
twilover96

I know he is perfect… he even looks college-aged i think he is a grest choice and hopefully he does great!! And hey this means their getting closer to start casting for breaking dawn!! But the main question is who will be nessie? that i have to see… =D
twihard17

i think that he is absolutely perfect!!!!! i pictured him with blonder hair but the fact that he is skinny and young and innocent just makes him an awesome riley!
SaveATree_PunchAWerewolf

I bet they could.
I don't remember the book describing his outfit.
They were fighting. He should be topless. So should Edward.