No one but the parties involved know the answers yet to who will be directing Breaking Dawn, but it is interesting to know a little about the presumed front runners and Bill Condon is definitely in that category. Here’s some info put together on him by MTV’s Hollywood Crush:

Pro: He’s a well known director

The Beyonce-starring, Oscar-winning “Dreamgirls” got a lot of attention when it came out in 2006, as was Bill’s other better-known film “Kinsey” in 2004. Bill has only directed five films over his 23 year career, but he still would be considered an A-list director in today’s Hollywood. The only problem is the last time he directed a project was in 2006 for “Dreamgirls,” though he does have two other projects lined up for 2011 (not including “Breaking Dawn”).

Con: He’s better known for his screenwriting

Bill is an Oscar winner, but it was for his 1998 screenplay for “Gods and Monsters,” not for any of his directing attempts. He also earned a nomination for his screenplay for “Chicago,” but lost to “The Pianist.” And while we aren’t trying to knock any of his achievements, we’re just saying maybe he would be better off replacing Melissa Rosenberg as screenwriter than helming the final, potentially two, installments.

Pro: His strength is dark and twisty

We’d toss “Chicago” in the “dark and twisty genre,” as well as “Gods and Monsters” (Bill’s film which chronicles the final days of the director of “Frankenstein’s” life) and “Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh” (a you-get-what-you-pay-for 1995 horror film). All of this will lend really well to the way too many dark and twisty moments that occur during the course of “Breaking Dawn.” We’re sure Bill could film a vampire c-section way better than Sophia Coppola and Gus Van Sant combined.

Con: He’s never made a film about teenagers before

This is our biggest qualm with Bill directing “Breaking Dawn”: He’s never dealt with any of its content during the entire course of his career. Catherine Hardwicke had “Thirteen,” which lent itself very well to the teen angst in “Twilight.” Chris Weitz had “About A Boy” and (yes, we’ll go there) “American Pie,” both of which dealt with various aspects of teenage life. David Slade was the only director with previous vampire experience with “30 Days of Night,” which lent itself to the action elements in “Eclipse.” Even Sophia and Gus had films that showed they understand the teenage mentality (”Marie Antoinette” and “Elephant,” respectively). But Bill has us worried. Sure he’s done some good films in the past, but we aren’t quite sure he has proved his worth in being able to adapt a passable film interpretation of “Breaking Dawn.

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I thought I will drop by to say my thoughts on this who will be the director? mystery..sorry, but definetly no that guy up there! I feel like we the fans have no say..really. This is a bit unrealistic but Summit should maybe have fan input ones in awhile. Because all they seem to be aiming for is a “A-List” actor. We do not NEED an A-LIst actor to make a great movie. Was CH an “A-List” director? absolutely not..but Twilight was still good and brought the emotions of E/B love and most of all brought in the tension and the forbidden love. And not to mention, it brought in many many awards.

I feel like they should bring a woman this time. Someone who has actually READ the books and knows what the story is about and is passionate about the books (like CH!) that is the only way we are going to get a great movie. I have yet to see what DS has come up with but I feel like the men are NOT portraying the essence of the saga: primarily the love story. We need someone passionate and with background knowledge of this series or else it will be a disaster..BD has some odd themes and parts (althought its my favorite one!!) so it needs to be done right or it will look funny if you know what I mean.

Honestly, I am looking forward the the honeymoon scene and the wedding scenes (why i like this book) and I hope that is portrayed well. i feel like all summit wants is an oscar director to win an oscar for this movie or something..that to me is not important I could really care less what hollywood or “others” think about Twilight..the fans love the series and just want a good portrayal of the book in two movies..enough with the fancy stuff that is not important as the essence of the lovestory which is Twilight. Sorry for the rantingxxx.

sorry meant “A-list director”

I feel like they should bring a woman this time. Someone who has actually READ the books and knows what the story is about and is passionate about the books (like CH!) that is the only way we are going to get a great movie

I’m going to put my little opinion in on this one as I disagree a bit. I don’t think the gender of the director really has anything to do with showing the passion of the film. Take the movie “Titanic” for example. You know that you cried every time you saw it in the theater…and yes, you saw it more than once.

As far as someone who has read the books, we all know that Catherine was just in love with the series, which is wonderful, but Chris Weitz also stated that he read the books just as many of the actors did once they were cast. Kristen hadn’t read them herself even as the first movie was being released in theaters.

In my opinion, the director chosen needs to be able to work with whatever Melissa Rosenberg gives them and pay respect to the fans and the book. Breaking Dawn, like Eclipse, is a darker and much more mature book in the series. I disagree with the article above when they mention that he had not done a “teenage” movie. Breaking Dawn is not a teenage book to me. The material is that of at least young adults. I have also seen Chicago and Kinsey and I enjoyed them both. Then again, I like ‘dark and twisty’ .

That all being said, I’m also looking forward to broken headboards and feathers. I’m just hoping they don’t try to skim the birthing scene. I’ve never been a fan of the whole “making Breaking Dawn 2 movies” idea. I don’t see where there is enough material in the book to make it two movies.