Hardwicke 'wants Pattinson, Stewart reunion'

Catherine Hardwicke has revealed that she considers Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart to be "close to [her] heart".

E Online reports that the Twilight director developed a bond with the rumoured couple while on the set of the first film in the vampire franchise in 2008.

"I think they're wonderful; they're super close to my heart," Hardwicke said.

"I'd love to [work with them again], if the right project comes up at the right time, that would be awesome."

She added that she was the first to spot the chemistry between Pattinson and Stewart, explaining: "I was exactly right there when they first met, so I saw it all from the beginning.

"I saw that they both had that wonderful fascination with each other, and that's why I cast Rob [n Twilight]."