Was there a petition against Robert Pattinson playing edward in twilight?

Yes, there was notable fan opposition to Robert Pattinson's casting as Edward Cullen in the "Twilight" series. Fans had their own visions of Edward and felt Pattinson didn't align with their expectations. This led to petitions and negative comments online. Director Catherine Hardwicke advised Pattinson to ignore the backlash and focus on his performance.