In a brief new interview with Entertainment Weekly, the director of Breaking Dawn Parts 1 and 2 explains his initial spotting of Mackenzie Foy.

He says it didn’t take long to decide she was the right choice:

“It’s a hugely important part, says director Bill Condon, who spotted Mackenzie Foy, now 11, early on in the audition process. “But this was kind of obvious. It was one of those rare times when you see something — like with an apartment or house — and it feels good and you just need to take it. I felt that way, like, ‘Oh, this is good.’”

The first set of photos from Breaking Dawn – Part 2 appeared online Wednesday – see them here!