Robert Pattinson's Twilight burnout
June 30th 2010 02:24
Robert Pattinson needs no introduction. At 24 years of age, he's become one of the most recognisable faces in Hollywood. He has a legion of female fans who follow his every move. The tabloid media is constantly creating new stories about him (their favourite theme is his alleged 'secret relationship' with his equally paparazzi-harassed co-star Kristen Stewart), and he's made enough money pretending to be a vampire to never have to work again in his life. And yet, what our favourite undead leading man wants more than anything is for the whole Twilight chapter of his life to be over and done with, so he can begin a life much more ordinary than the one he's been living since being cast as Edward Cullen.
Speaking with The New York Times earlier this month, Pattinson confessed to Twilight burnout and was less than thrilled to be discussing his vampiric alter ego Edward Cullen for the ten millionth time. “It can get a little boring,” he said ironically, given the nature of his understatement. "The good news is that the whole thing is done in seven months."
Filming, yes, but publicity? Far from it. Given that the final installment of the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn, is going to be split into two parts, Pattinson can expect to still be making public appearances for the saga at the end of 2012. Right now, the "R-Patz" media machine is going full ball, with the latest installment, Eclipse, being released in cinemas tomorrow. Die-hard fans have been camping out for days already, hoping for a glimpse of Pattinson and co. as they walk the red carpet for the film's cinematic release in Los Angeles.
Regarding the craziness of the tabloid media, Pattinson says that, despite Kristen Stewart calling the paparazzi "insane" and "f-ing dangerous", she's more adept at handling their demands than he is. "Kris is better about dealing with photographers than I am," the London-born actor said. "I’ve learned to let it go a bit, but I’m still really bothered by it. The more you are exposed, the more people irrationally hate you.
"I think we reached a point, a peak, with New Moon where the stories became so saturated into the culture that it started to feel normal. It’s like the tabloids don’t know what to write anymore because they’ve used up all their scandals."
While he is undoubtedly thankful for the opportunity Stephenie Meyer's phenomenally successful book series has afforded him, Pattinson is concerned that, due to his fame for playing a vampire, the public won't want to accept him as anything else. Like so many other teen idols before him, he worries that he's destined to become just another typecast actor, one who never gets the chance to play, as he puts it, "characters that are not parodies".
For this reason, he's been taking on as many non-Twilight films as he can manage, despite his already chaotic schedule. He's appeared in the small-time romantic drama Remember Me (in a role that was definitely anti-Edward Cullen) and is currently filming the movie adaptation of Sara Gruen's novel Water for Elephants in Los Angeles. In this film, which is set in the Depression era, Pattinson plays a young veterinarian who joins the circus after his parents are killed. It's exactly the kind of role he needs to prove to critics and the public at large that he can shine - without sparkling! - in a serious literary adaptation.
“There is a profound vulnerability about Rob and his mannerisms, and that makes him supremely accessible,” said Elizabeth Gabler of Fox 2000, the studio unit making the film. “He also has an innate kindness about him that is wonderful in this role.”
Pattinson clearly enjoyed working alongside Hollywood veterans Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz, speaking animatedly of shooting a scene in which a lion bites his arm, and saying, "It feels like everyone [in this film] is an Oscar winner except me!"
As for Twilight? Pattinson may be getting bored of it, but it doesn't look like his fans will be anytime soon. Pre-release ticket sales are already on par with New Moon, and early reviews have, so far, been mostly positive. With little time between the release of Eclipse and the start of production on Breaking Dawn (filming is set to begin as early as October), it looks as though a much-needed holiday is out of the question for Mr Pattinson. He may be grateful for everything that Edward Cullen has given to him, but there's little doubt in my mind that Pattinson is counting the days until he never has to talk about vampires again.
Robert Pattinson: 'The more you are exposed, the more people irrationally hate you'
Speaking with The New York Times earlier this month, Pattinson confessed to Twilight burnout and was less than thrilled to be discussing his vampiric alter ego Edward Cullen for the ten millionth time. “It can get a little boring,” he said ironically, given the nature of his understatement. "The good news is that the whole thing is done in seven months."
Filming, yes, but publicity? Far from it. Given that the final installment of the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn, is going to be split into two parts, Pattinson can expect to still be making public appearances for the saga at the end of 2012. Right now, the "R-Patz" media machine is going full ball, with the latest installment, Eclipse, being released in cinemas tomorrow. Die-hard fans have been camping out for days already, hoping for a glimpse of Pattinson and co. as they walk the red carpet for the film's cinematic release in Los Angeles.
Regarding the craziness of the tabloid media, Pattinson says that, despite Kristen Stewart calling the paparazzi "insane" and "f-ing dangerous", she's more adept at handling their demands than he is. "Kris is better about dealing with photographers than I am," the London-born actor said. "I’ve learned to let it go a bit, but I’m still really bothered by it. The more you are exposed, the more people irrationally hate you.
"I think we reached a point, a peak, with New Moon where the stories became so saturated into the culture that it started to feel normal. It’s like the tabloids don’t know what to write anymore because they’ve used up all their scandals."
Pattinson with his Twilight co-star (but NOT secret lover!) Kristen Stewart
While he is undoubtedly thankful for the opportunity Stephenie Meyer's phenomenally successful book series has afforded him, Pattinson is concerned that, due to his fame for playing a vampire, the public won't want to accept him as anything else. Like so many other teen idols before him, he worries that he's destined to become just another typecast actor, one who never gets the chance to play, as he puts it, "characters that are not parodies".
For this reason, he's been taking on as many non-Twilight films as he can manage, despite his already chaotic schedule. He's appeared in the small-time romantic drama Remember Me (in a role that was definitely anti-Edward Cullen) and is currently filming the movie adaptation of Sara Gruen's novel Water for Elephants in Los Angeles. In this film, which is set in the Depression era, Pattinson plays a young veterinarian who joins the circus after his parents are killed. It's exactly the kind of role he needs to prove to critics and the public at large that he can shine - without sparkling! - in a serious literary adaptation.
“There is a profound vulnerability about Rob and his mannerisms, and that makes him supremely accessible,” said Elizabeth Gabler of Fox 2000, the studio unit making the film. “He also has an innate kindness about him that is wonderful in this role.”
Pattinson clearly enjoyed working alongside Hollywood veterans Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz, speaking animatedly of shooting a scene in which a lion bites his arm, and saying, "It feels like everyone [in this film] is an Oscar winner except me!"
A recent paparazzi shot of Pattinson
As for Twilight? Pattinson may be getting bored of it, but it doesn't look like his fans will be anytime soon. Pre-release ticket sales are already on par with New Moon, and early reviews have, so far, been mostly positive. With little time between the release of Eclipse and the start of production on Breaking Dawn (filming is set to begin as early as October), it looks as though a much-needed holiday is out of the question for Mr Pattinson. He may be grateful for everything that Edward Cullen has given to him, but there's little doubt in my mind that Pattinson is counting the days until he never has to talk about vampires again.
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Comment by Deni
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He resurfaced with The Beach. Not a great film but then the failure of it was a blessing in disguise - the Titanic phenom was over.
Sure the Twilight movies have opened doors for him but he can use it to his advantage if he plays his cards right and follow DiCaprio's example.
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Funny you mention Dicaprio; I just re-watched Romeo and Juliet tonight after watching Shutter Island last night, and it's like seeing two different actors altogether! Leo definitely had talent at 22 but he's evolved hugely since then, and the fact that he's no longer fine boned and dewy skinned makes it much easier for audiences to take him seriously as an actor.
So with age - with its fading of physical beauty but gaining of experience - Pattinson might just be able to do the same. Here's hoping, because he definitely has some magnetism about him. Looking forward to seeing Water for Elephants, and whatever else he chooses to do in the future.
Comment by Deni
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I saw DiCaprio's potential in What's Eating Gilbert Grape. I thought he was AMAZING! I've always thought he was good but l couldn't get over the "dewey skin and fine bones".
He was great in Titanic but, to me, he was physically mis-matched with Kate Winslet. Too bad he wasn't filled out like he was in Blood Diamond, at least a little.
I agree with everything else you said. There is a magnetism in Pattinson and now that the doors are open to him, all he has to do is proceed carefully - seems like he's already on the right track.
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