Posted: Tue., Mar. 24, 2009, 5:34pm PT

Robert Pattinson eyes 'Memoirs'

Actor in talks to star in Summit romance-drama

"Twilight" star Robert Pattinson is in talks to star in Summit Entertainment's romance-drama "Memoirs."

Allen Coulter, whose credits include "Hollywoodland," "The Sopranos" and "Damages," is in talks to direct "Memoirs."Nick Osborne and Trevor Engelson are producing through their Underground Films banner.

The script, originally penned by Will Fetters, centers on a pair of star-crossed lovers who meet and fall in love while struggling to deal with family tragedies that threaten their relationship. Jenny Lumet, who penned "Rachel Getting Married," is aboard to rewrite.

Pattinson is returning to star as Edward in Summit's sequel "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."


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