Well, there’s another Batman movie coming. And if it were any other movie franchise or character, fans might be throwing tomatoes. But, hey, it’s Batman, and no matter who directs, who gets cast, or what the story entails, fans will continue to flock to this comic book tale like moths to a flame. This latest introduction, The Batman, will star Robert Pattinson.
Can this once vampire portraying Hollywood hunk pull off a dark and conflicted Bruce Wayne in The Batman? Fans might be shocked to see how this latest tale depicts the epic comic book story we all know so well. Taking the role certainly shocked Pattinson’s agent, anyway, who was quoted as saying, “I thought you only wanted to play total freaks.”
Robert Pattinson’s latest role
The Batman will be the first franchise role for Pattinson since the Twilight series. Most of Pattinson’s roles since the vampire saga have been in more indie roles, off-beat, and not so mainstream. Fans can explore some of his other work on IMBD. Other popular works include Good Time (2017) by the Safdie Brothers and The Lighthouse (2019) by Robert Eggers.
Playing Bruce Wayne is certainly a contrast to some of Pattinson’s recent roles. He portrays Rev. Preston Teagardin in The Devil All the Time (2020.) And you’ll recognize him as Neil in Tenet (2020.) He’s also kept with his heartthrob status as the face of Christian Dior in an ad in 2020.
DC Comic fans can strap in for another ride with the Bat. The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson, will hit cinemas on March 4th. And with it, all the cool Bat-gadgets, a few new Bat-rides, and a dark, edgy thrill. Joining the cast is Zoe Kravitz, set to play Selina Kyle’s Catwoman.
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