Taylor Lautner Fans Are Upset He Didn't Return as Sharkboy in We Can Be Heroes Spinoff

Earlier this month, Netflix revealed that the new family adventure film from Robert Rodriguez, We Can Be Heroes, actually takes place within the same universe as the director's beloved 2005 movie, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl. Fans immediately began hoping that this meant Sharkboy and Lavagirl would return to action for the first time in 15 years. Netflix released new photos from the film on Wednesday, revealing the grown-up versions of the characters and confirming their involvement in We Can Be Heroes. However, there's one little hang-up fans can't get past: Sharkboy isn't played by Taylor Lautner.

Before Lautner stole the hearts of millions as Jacob in the big screen Twilight Saga, he played the young and adventurous Sharkboy. Fans still have fond memories of Lautner's role and were hoping to see him back, but the photos from Netflix show a different actor playing the character.

Wanna feel old? Sharkboy and Lavagirl are parents now (and their daughter is played by Vivien Lyra Blair aka Girl from BIRD BOX)

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What makes it especially frustrating is that Taylor Dooley is reprising her role as Lavagirl for the new movie. The original Lavagirl is returning, but Lautner is nowhere to be found.

As you can imagine, this has led to a serious uproar amongst fans online. Everyone is begging to know where Taylor Lautner is, and why he was replaced in We Can Be Heroes.