Article By Larson Hill
Given the increasing Twilight buzz surrounding New Moon star Robert Pattinson, it should come as no surprise to any Twilight Saga fan of Pattinson that the Twilight lead doesn't know how long he wants to be an actor. In a recent Twilight Pattinson interview with Seventeen Magazine (via MTV), that's exactly what Robert Pattinson revealed, stating, "I don't even know if I want to be an actor that long." Also, in relation to future movies beyond Twilight, New Moon, and the Twilight Saga in general, Pattinson admitted, "... if I start doing lame work, I'm not going to stick around and do it!" Interestingly, Robert Pattinson also revealed in the Twilight and New Moon related interview that he felt uncertain about his image from Twilight and that also being on the Twilight soundtrack at the same time made him looked ridiculous.
Although it's no surprise that Robert Pattinson wouldn't want to act and do lame work, does he mean his own acting talent or appearing in lame projects? Is Robert Pattinson growing weary of the Twilight Saga attention? Does the New Moon lead feel he's beginning to do lame work given his feelings about looking ridiculous? Or is Pattinson simply referring to if his acting game slips and he doesn't feel he's able to do good work? Who knows the real answer but Robert Pattinson himself? The questions certainly tap into a few things we've been wondering about not only Pattinson, but also Twilight Saga stars such as Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner.
A while back we took a look at two Twilight Saga related questions in the features Will the Twilight Saga Stars Get Twilight Typecast? and Can New Moon and the Twilight Saga Endure the Hype?. Although the above Twilight questions surrounding the acting future of Robert Pattinson are hard to answer, fans already know the Twilight Saga stars are, as the headlines say, feeling the heavy weight of their own popularity. But no matter how Robert Pattinson feels about his acting future, there are still two more Twilight Saga movies to come down the Twilight pike in Eclipse and Breaking Dawn over the next two years.
Given the New Moon star's recent Seventeen quotes, it's interesting to wonder how Robert Pattinson will feel with two more years of Twilight Saga hype left in the tank. Both the Twilight typecasting issue and the sustainability of the Twilight Saga hype are still up in the air. If the heavy Twilight attention is at the root of how Robert Pattinson feels about his acting future, can you really blame him for not knowing how long he wants to be an actor? If the Twilight Saga hype continues in the same frenzied manner, who wouldn't want to at least take a break to think about the future?
Being so young and achieving the highest level of fame possible for a movie star may present a slew of new challenges in where Pattinson can go as an actor. Will the future projects of Robert Pattinson be as popular as Twilight? Will his career unfold in the same bankable box-office way as Tom Cruise or Will Smith? There's no way to tell how the acting future of Robert Pattinson pans out until the Twilight Saga is complete. Who knows, he may become an even bigger star he if stays in the game.
-- Larson Hill
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Ole roberto has a long career ahead of him. whatever path he chooses-theres always gonna be adoring fans following.I personally wish he would put out music.Im in love with his voice and that his piano playing is so beautiful. I would be first in line to buy it. wouldnt it be exciting to see him play live?? sshhyah!!
OMG him playing life would be the death of me. SWOON, I would have to bring crutches or something. No way my knees wouldn't give out on me.
OMG I just pictured him singing sexual healing - DIED
Personally, I think he would stick around. He has his perspective very clear. We should give him credit. He's handling it all very well. If we, as fans, start respecting his personal space, I think he will be here, and his career will be brighter than most Hollywood A-listers. Help me Robsessed ladies...lets get together, and start respecting his personal life.
LOL - I can't type today. I meant in my first comment playing live not life.
This does not suprise me, he's very critical of his own work, he seems to be a perfectionist and he puts a lot of pressure on himself.
I hope he decides to stay around for a long time to come. While I love the Twilight Saga, I WANT to see him in other roles and types of movies.
Can't wait for RM, Bel Ami, and Unbound Captives.
I've been lucky enough to see How To Be, Little Ashes, HP, Haunted Airman, and Bad Mothers Handbook.
He's so talented and versitle, a chameleon of sorts.
Just had to do some fangurling!
I think he often wants it clear that he knows how things look to everyone else. He knows many think he's just a flash in the pan. I think he wants people to know he realizes that could very well be his future-that post-Twilight, he may be typecast and not offered things outside that realm of teenbopper heartthrob stuff. I think he just wants it out there that if that is his future, he has no qualms of leaving it behind and pursuing something else.
That doesn't surprise me. I think he feels very lucky for this opportunity, but I don't think acting is his first passion. He's smart and musically talented, the guy has other options if acting doesn't work out.
Rose--I don't think it is only the intrusion on his personal space, and the screaming his eardrums and soul into uncomfortable numbness, that would have him consider leaving acting, or at least not acting as much.
He does not want to be an actor for the sake of doing films, for being a star, and in fact, I think the opposite of that latter. He has said, and I see it within himself as true, that there are not many roles that he wants to do. If a role doesn't help him develop and learn and grow, or if he has nothing new and/or interesting he can bring to it, he does not want to do it.
On the other hand, he is happy, natural and comfortable with music. With music, he can create and develop and explore without the limitations involved in films: the screenplay, the director, the production company, the industry.
And although there can be garbage to deal with in the music industry as well, there are more possibilities for independent creativity, and even to develop one's own path in the industry.
Although I do love to see him on screen, love to see the different roles he can play, I would not want him to take any old part, just to have a job, especially not to be seen and mauled by the public. If he cannot get parts that are right for HIS needs, I would rather he not take any parts. I would love to see him happy in creating music, in wuiet places or with open mikes, letting his own soul fly rather than taking the soul of a character and hiding his own.
I know rob will be able to move from edward to other roles as he's already proven that he can.
He stepped out into remember me and has 2 more in the works that we know of.
I hope he stays in the business because he has SO much more to give...he said long time ago he wanted to own his own production company, I can see him doing that, and writing as well.
As his adoring fans, we will follow and support him in whatever lies ahead for him ...although I hope that never includes him walking away...
Rob, I'll follow you anywhere...
Solas-Nice taKe on things. I agree with u completely. I just was trying to emphasise one aspect that he's uncomfortable with. I do realise there are a lot of other considerations.
Having said that, I just would be happy in whatever makes him happy. :)
Absolutely, Rose. :-)
ps-- 'wuiet' is just a typing-challenged version of 'quiet.'
:)
@skorpia-Amen gal! I would love that too. His piano playing entrances me. He's a wonderful artist.
@RPAddict-Here Here! I agree 100%. There is so much more to Rob than Twi series. I have seen all those movies too, own them in fact. ;) He is a very versatile actor, and intuitive and spot on too with his characterizations. I so look forward to his post Twi projects as well, and RM especially. That movie is going to put him on the map as an actor here in the US. I think it will define him as an actor here too. It will make all the Twimania a distant memory, and give him, hopefully, the critical success he wants and so richly deserves. Can we say Oscar nod?!? GAH. We can only hope! ;)
Got 2 m. to hang out. Hate today already!
I think it's helpful Rob is playing a fantasy role in this franchise. I don't think he'll be typecast as a vampire, lol, just a romantic lead and that still leaves lots of possibilities. Of course, he'll do his best to get away from that typecasting as well asap. ;)
Hope they can enjoy the rest of filming before the r&r tour starts, and all the best to Kristen and family. yeah, door, I see you...
This is all probably just too much for him....poor guy. The screaming fans, the chasing, him almost getting hurt in NYC...it's become a Princess Diana frenzy all over again. It's very scary for him I'm sure. He may just finish up the Twilight series, do his other films, put a shitload of money in the bank and call it quits....I would'nt blame him at all.
If you're reading this Rob, you do what is best for YOU! You need to keep sane and healthy....screw the rest of it...I don't want to see another Princess Diana situation...that would be horrible, and its NOT worth it! You just do whatever makes you happy! You're fans want you to be HAPPY!
P.S. Please quit smoking....that will really get you one day...be healthy!
This was a old interview and I think they just took parts of it and made it look like he was saying he wouldn't be acting that long. Hopefully prospective directors, etc. don't take this to heart and stop pursuing him
I am really looking forward to see that "acting future of RP"...
Lots of good characters, lots of french kisses, lots of sex scenes... No screaming teens...
I wish you the best, Rob!
No matter what Robert does, I will ALWAYS love that man. He will ALWAYS be the most gorgeous human being in my book. I hope he continues to act, sing, and be with Kristen. Although I did read in the Seventeen magazine interview that he would love to work with Kristen again in the future, after the Twilight series is over. I think we WILL see him doing something though. Hey, how about a nice spread in Playgirl? Hahahaha. Yeah, wishful thinking....(sigh)
crazy vamp~~~~~ TOTALLY agree...NO SCREAMING TEENS !!!!!
Girls, all the gossips, and the papz, and the screamings come with the package. It is the price that comes with "being famous".
I don't talk about his private life ~ but I understand why some fans are obsessed with it.
I come here to support this gorgeous man ~~ and, of course, to drool and keep my libido in the stratosphere. LOL.
This man has already proven that he's no flash in the pan. I look forward to many more Robsessed years...
@ Kathy ~
I could scream... in his ears, while...
But am not a teen... so, that is okay!?
AMEN to a playgirl spread....it'd be the hottest selling mag of all time! I wonder if he'd even do that? I'm sure he would if they offered him enough money!
No, he's no flash in the pan....he's got a great future ahead of him...I just hope he picks some really great roles...if he bombs out in some movies, that could be a problem for him....so, choose great interesting roles Rob! :)
Without screaming girls...that's my favourite....lol
Shirleegirl- I agree, that's an old interview that they've taken parts of and selling as new. I heard him say the exact same thing almost a year ago and he emphasized the making of movies with good scripts that he likes and said that if all he got offered was bad scripts that didn't interest him he wouldn't want to keep acting. He doesn't want to make fluff for the sake of just doing a movie. Sandra Bullock's latest comes to mind, I went to see "The Proposial" with my girlfriend, she liked it, I thought it was one of the worse movies I've ever seen Sandra Bullock in, she looked so fake and so not into that film at all. Thankfully Betty White was in it at the end and saved it for me or I would have demanded my money back. I seriously doubt that Rob would want his fans going to a film and seeing him in something like that, he'd be running for the hills screaming with his guitar slug over one sholder and his laptop over the other.
Dear Rob,
I love your acting and your music but mostly, I'm just smitten with your brilliance and uniqueness. As much as I enjoy watching and listening to you, I would love even more to read something from you. I hope that one of these days when all this craziness get too overwhelming, you would take a break and pen something.
I hope that you will continue to find joy and inspiration in your life and never loose your brilliant self in all the madness.
For the record, I don't think talent wise he's a flash in the pan. He shows so much potential with acting, simply because I think he's a very artistic person overall.
But his longevity is not based on his talent, so much of the long term stuff is out of his hands and control. Twilight has set things in motion he has little control over, and he's mentioned that before.
Part of that is the extreme spotlight he has on him right now. That can lead to people getting sick of him, before he even has a chance to show what h e can offer.
His fanbase is hard to read too. The reality is that most people imagined Little Ashes faring much better during it's limited release because of his huge fanbase, but that wasn't the case. The box office for opening weekend was not up to par to estimates, and it faded off very quickly.
I think he has what it takes to make it too. But I also think he is very pragmatic and self aware that so much is out of his hands right now. He doesn't know how much support his fanbase is going to give him in the long run.
Rob is in a great place right now and I am sure he realizes it. He is really blessed right now and I am so glad for him. He has RM coming up that is a non-twi movie and UC will be a wonderful way to showcase his diversity in talent as well as Bel Ami. Great opportunities. Twilight got him on the map and now he is a very marketable actor and can pick and choose his projects. If he feels like he is not loving it anymore, not doing as good a job as he expects from himself or there is space between his movies, he can work on his music and pursue production or anything else he wants. He has made enough money with this franchise to allow him to be discriminatory with his work. What a wonderful place to be. Again, I am very happy for him. Congrats, Rob. I am looking forward to each new project. And, yes, seeing him perform live would be fantastic. Even if he would do that on Leno or Ellen or something like that, to let us see him perform music instead of pirate videos on YouTube, I would pay big to see that. You go, Rob!
@Katie, you are exactly right. SOme of the problem with Ashes may have been that it is a controversial film as was Dali, a very controversial individual and it was shown in limited venues. In Houston, where I am, it was shown in a tiny little artsy theater in a bad location of the city, sort of scary to go there. And entertainment is a very fickle business. If he stays loose, relaxed and just does his thing without getting political like some actors do, he will be fine. He is truly talented and I think he will have a great and long career. He has the notice of big studios now, which will give him opportunity as well. But it is sort of like athletics, the public is fickle and can make or break him. Just stay yourself, Rob, stay sweet and humble and you will have a long long long career. I hope to see you on the screen until you are very old.
God I might get shot for saying this...
But...
As someone studying to go into agency (namely the movie and television aspect of it) I can see how Rob's career COULD be in jeopardy after the end of Twilight...
Think Mark Hammill post Star Wars... (And yes, I'm using Star Wars as a comparison based upon the huge success that it was) It was so hard for him to get a job because no one could see him as anything other than Luke Skywalker. Rumor has it that he even took it off his resume because of the issues that he had.
If people can't see Rob outside of Edward there CAN be a problem that would hurt the longevity of his career. Only time will tell, I'm afraid and I truly hope this isn't the case because I do see a lot of potential in him... Twilight does not at all show his abilities.
Katie- "Little Ashes" really wasn't given a chance so we'll never know. I'm in a city of 3.8 Million people and it did not play here at all. And this is a very cosmopolitian/continental city with lots of extremely artsie people, it would have done well here, yet didn't get a release. I've heard from a number of friends who wanted to see it all over North America and it didn't open anywhere near them. So any reviews or such on it are totally bogus to me.
The biggest backlash I've seen has been coming from Males, not because of his acting, but mainly because their wives and girlfriends are drooling over him. I did read an article this weekend (if I could only remember the name of the paper, it was a British one) that gave one of the best articles on our collective Robsession and it was written by a man saying that the Fanboys should smarten up and stop dissing him and others like Efron. He brought up how woman swooned over Brando's jaw line, Dean's badboy looks, Johnny Depp's "21 Jump Street", and Brad Pitts stetson hat and shirtless body in "Thelma & Louise", sighting how much they'd all contributed to good cinema but got their start with their pin up appeal. God, we need more articles like that!
You forget that Mark Hamill couldn't really act, that Rob already has good acting revealed and other films in the works.
I am quite sure ROb will not be ruined because of Twilight, but he might think twice and thrice about doing anything that will expose him like this again. And again, good parts and good movies are not easy to find. Look at the drek that is out there for the most part. He doesn't need to sully himself with garbage.
I think we're also forgetting that right now there is but ONE truely marketable movie star out there that consistantly makes money. Now that's sad! I've never seen the industry so sad, only Will Smith makes money with every release. Tom Cruise, Leonardo, eeesh..nobody comes even close to Smith. The industry seriously needs someone like Pattinson who can bring in a massive fan base which I think is a large part of Rob's personal problems, I believe the industry in general is pushing him into the spotlight like crazy in a fenzied attempt to get a shot in the arm. I'm just afraid they'll push too far and kill the proverbial "Golden Goose".
@Kathy-LOL! Paygirl pinup indeed. That's every Robsessors wet dream! Bahahahahahaha. You crack me up gal! Miss you. E-mail me!!!! ((Waves))
@Blucanoe-hey gal! You are so right about all you've said. I am a die hard Star Wars fan, and like Mark Hamill, even now. However, I would never compare him and his career to Rob's! He has still made a career for himself though, by the way, doing other things though. Mark H. is no talentless hack for petes sake! Plus, Carrie Fisher made a career of sorts for herself too, and Harrison Ford has had the most prolific and successful movie career yet, and he's deff still around. He came from Star Wars too! Han Solo, remember?!? So right on gal. Rob has plenty of talent and steam in him, if he chooses to continue in the business and follows his head and heart, and not "the media" and others who are a has so well ben said pushing him in different directions. Oh, one last thing-very cool Avi! Love it. ;)
Cullengal09- Thanks (Avi) Think I'll keep it for awhile, I'm so fickle...LOL!
I agree, Star Wars is not really a fair comparison, and Mark did just fine in that fanchise, he was sort of ordinary looking though so I think that worked against him afterwards. Carrie Fisher is a very good actress IMHO, love her work, and Harrison Ford had American Graffiti and The Conversation before Star Wars so he was already semi-launched.
Unlike American Graffiti though, I can't see a huge breakout for Twilight, but I could be wrong. AG had so many young stars who took off like wildfire. I can see Pattinson (the obvious leader of the pack) emerging, and Kristen Stewart, but I can't really see anyone else unless Taylor gets lucky.
@ Solas – Agree. (Yes, his many interviews mentioned about his thoughts on his career choices and passion for music.)
His goal: to have his own music production company in 10 years. (Source: one of his early, early interviews.)
Already, I think, he is laying the groundwork for working with his musician friends, too. I will not be surprised to know if Rob had a hand for getting at least one of his talented friends on Summit's payroll to promote his films in other countries, and at the same time promote this friend's music.
Producing, recording, performing their own music and producing for other singers (and for films/ soundtracks) is not that far off.
Yes, I believe that he will not have any qualms about giving up acting as soon as feels that he's not deriving any satisfaction from it.
So far, from what I've heard/read recently, he's satisfied with where he's at right now.
:)
Wow!! There is so much love here for Rob, I truly hope he stops by and takes time to read all this outpour of emotions!!
I am also happy to see that people here are not just robsessed fans but also intelligent ones that can reason out and defend our Rob.
I really do hope that he stays longer in the industry, but if he does wish to be gone with the wind we would respect that but we would terribly miss him, just thinking about it makes me so sad..(starts crying), just imagine the drought and the worse of it is not seeing Rob EVER!!
I think he really isn't in it for money or fame and he once said that he doesn't care if all of this would be gone, and just notice how he seems so happy that he is not the lead in New Moon. Our Rob is just getting fed up with all the frenzy and he knows that it's really not about him but he's character Edward.He just needs time to get over this and hopefully he can continue acting on movies he would love to make.
I feel It's probably impossible to guesstimate what will happen in regards to his career because to be honest, I don't think we've ever seen anything like the phenomenon that surrounds him right now.. ever.
And let's not forget free will... he could decide just to chuck it like DDL and become a cobbler (for a bit)
Tess--EXACTLY! DDL is the best example of a real actor who is very very careful about which role he chooses to take on, and which film he chooses to do, even which new craft (like cobbling!) he wishes to learn in the process, and is not only willing to do, but actually consciously strongly chooses to do, only roles he wants or else be out of the business, at least until something excellent is offered. He also is a wonderful example of someone who manages to live a private life in a wonderful safe place.
But as far as I know, DDL does not have the music talent that Rob has, and I am so glad Rob has this option.
"If people can't see Rob outside of Edward there CAN be a problem that would hurt the longevity of his career. Only time will tell, I'm afraid and I truly hope this isn't the case because I do see a lot of potential in him... Twilight does not at all show his abilities."
Ashley I agree with you on this. Right now, I would say that maybe 80% of his fanbase are teenagers obsessed With Edward Cullen, teenagers that, I bet you anything, cannot comprehend the meaning of a movie like "Little Ashes", for example. That bothers me and worries me a little bit. But I'm hopeful because he is a very talented guy and smart. I know he can show what a great actor he is once the Twilight mania is in the past, and I don't know about you girls but I'm more than ready for that moment.
I think that Rob, despite the fact that he's not in it for the superficial, needs to put himself 'out there.' He'll keep performing in some way until that need is satisfied or he outgrows a particular outlet. I think he's probably just a bit confused by it all, right now. Not surprising.
give him 10 years and make him the youngest, sexiest James Bond ever! In the meantime, I would love to see him on a drama on a weekly basis...he shouldn't just limit himself to movies. My fav role of Brad Pitt after A river runs through it was his guest stint on Friends--Brad Pitt tried too hard to do crazy roles that may have earned him critical praise but missed the mark on the romantic lead + great story. I hope Rob doesn't make the same mistake!
Lynda---I meant in terms of box office for Little Ashes where it did play. There were box office predictions for the total number screens it played in, and it did not fare that well, considering his popularity at the moment.
I think there's some precedence for the Robsession. Brad Pitt made a similar splash into the female consciousness with his turn in THelma and Louise. He was an overnight hearthrob from that. Leo and Titanic is actually a more fitting comparison as well.
Leo navigated some very treacherous waters post-Titanic, but was very picky with what he chose for follow-up projects and made a name for himself outside the hype.
So, Rob has hope for this. I agree with the previous poster who mentioned his need to really become less of a threat to men though. He needs to play a man's man so guys can get over his pretty.
Robert Pattinson is a worry wart. He never watches his own movies so he really has no idea how really good he is. Maybe that is good in a way because he probably would be too critical of himself.
RP had done about 8 movies and he was never been a big star until he did Twilight. That could make a person think his fame was on shaky ground.
I just saw the Haunted Airman and was very impressed with his acting ability. It was a difficult part to play because he was in a wheelchair most of the time. The thought that kept going through my mind was "What is wrong with the girls in England?" He was just as charismatic and handsome as he was in Twilight but he didn't seem to get any notice. It is a mystery to me. In the Haunted Airman he shaves his very famous jawline; very interesting.
I think if he stays in the movies over time he will be just like a lot of the very famous actors of today; some movies will be good and some won't. Most very famous actors have been in complete duds. That is the way the business goes; but if he stays with it, he will get to be better and better and each experience will enhance his learning. He has natural talent and experience could put him up with the great actors in Hollywood.
I think the problem with Rob is that he is far too humble for his own good. Right now he is where every young actor would love to be. He is successful and he is admired by a lot of people. Yet he continues to play down his success and sometimes I don't think he rates himself very highly. It's almost as if he's worried people will think he's big headed if he starts cashing in on everything.
I think before Twilight came along he struggled as a young actor, like a lot of them do,and experienced a lot of disappointment. Now he has found success he is still very insecure about his acting career. I think he does want to be an actor but at the same time he is worried about his future as an actor and what will happen next.
There are plenty of actors out there who have come from large franchises and have managed to carve themselves a decent acting career eg. Harrison Ford, Elijah Wood,Viggo Mortensen,Hugh Jackman.
Then there is Leonardo Di Caprio who like Rob was once the mega heartthrob that Rob is now. He too had thousands of young girls screaming for him. Now Leo has managed to break away from that and has become a well respected movie star with a couple of oscars nominations to his name. From what I've seen of Rob he is a decent young actor there is no reason why he too cannot carve out a career like Leos. If he's smart enough he'll survive.
I though his portrayal of Edward was spot on. He was very good in Hary Potter and I've recently seen Little Ashes and thought he extremely good.
Yet we've still got 'Remember Me', 'Unbound Captives' and 'Bel Ami' to come. I think he'll be around for a long time yet.
He's smart enough, while the iron is still hot, to grab other movie roles containing characters completely different from Edward so people can see him in a different light and hopefully his flexibility will work in his favour.
So far I've been impressed with him and I think he's probably one of the most promising young actors to come out of Britain for a long time.
There is nothing wrong with doing music and acting for the same movie. He's lucky he's got talent in acting and music it makes him more interesting.
I think Rob just needs to believe in himself more. Twilight will only become a curse if he lets it. His other movie roles show me that he's already trying to shake it off by portraying other characters. I think if he's smart enough and is patient then I think he'll be able to carve out a career just as good as Leos.
Psychologically, it is an interesting mix that puts him in a double bind: A) He is humble, doesn't see how good he is, and considers himself to look foolish having been on Twilight's soundtrack, keeping in mind and even mentioning other 'stars' who added to soundtracks or who joined film (I won't say acting, because they mostly really can't) to music careers.
Add to that B) he expects and demands of himself the best, not only the best he himself can give, but I think plain 'the best'-- there is a competitive striving there.
It is hard to see one's self ever as the best, when one is humble!
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