London (ANI): The filming for the third Twilight series flick Eclipse has started in Vancouver BC, Canada. Eclipse is a follow up of New Moon, the second film in the teen vampire saga series, and it continues with the love story between Bella Swan played by Kristen Stewart and Edward Cullen played by Robert Pattinson, reports the BBC.

Taylor Lautner is also reprising his role as Jacob Black, with Rachelle Lefevre, who played vampire Victoria, being replaced by Spider-Man 3 actress Bryce Dallas Howard.

David Slade will direct the third film, which is due for release in the UK on July 9, 2010. The movies are based on the best-selling books written by Stephenie Meyer.