From Reuters:
(Reuters) - Robert Pattinson has set young hearts aflutter as the teen vampire Edward Cullen in the "Twilight Saga" films, but as the sun sets on the franchise that launched his career, the actor is looking for more grown-up and "dangerous" roles.
"Breaking Dawn - Part 2," released this week, is the fifth and final in the series, and Edward's character shifts from brooding, tormented lover to a contented husband and father who must protect his family from an ancient vampire clan.
But Pattinson, 26, still has those rakish good looks that drew a screaming fan base and made him a tabloid fixture. While the avid fan excitement around the "Twilight" series overwhelms him, the British actor hopes his audience will follow him as he moves on.
"It's all about control. Now, I don't feel like I have any control whatsoever," he told Reuters with a laugh.
"They're a very ardent fan base, so to figure out a way to harness that vehement audience, it's definitely an important thing."
Pattinson became a pinup as the angst-ridden Edward, but said he wasn't worried he might be typecast as the perpetual brooding hero. "I'm not particularly brooding in my real life," he said.
The actor has already been laying the ground for a career beyond "Twilight." He played a 19th century French gigolo in "Bel Ami" and a billionaire with an existential crisis in David Cronenberg's "Cosmopolis," although both films fared poorly at the box office earlier this year.
Next up is a drama, "Map to the Stars," again with Cronenberg, and "The Rover," a Western-style action movie set in the Australian desert.
"Everything I've signed up for now is very physical, because I feel like I've done quite a few things where I'm quite still. I'm trying to find people that are doing things that feel dangerous," Pattinson said.
Away from the series with its apple motif, symbolizing forbidden love, Pattinson's fame has also been fueled by his off-screen romance with "Twilight" co-star Kristen Stewart, 22, who plays Bella Swan.
Their relationship was thrust into the spotlight in the summer when Stewart publicly admitted she had an affair with her married "Snow White and the Huntsman" director, Rupert Sanders.
The actress apologized in a rare, heartfelt public statement but the affair shocked "Twilight" fans. Pattinson and Stewart have since reconciled, and the paparazzi have spotted them together, but they have stayed mum on their relationship.
"I just try and avoid it," Pattinson said when asked about the scrutiny of his personal life.
"I don't think it's good in terms of a career as an actor. I think being in gossip magazines - I don't like the whole industry, I think it's a lazy industry, and it's a weird media consumer culture," the actor said.
"(Success) is so much based on luck as an actor. No one knew that the audience would connect to the 'Twilight' series the way that they did ... it's just luck, you've got to do the things that interest you."
For now, Pattinson is coming to terms with saying goodbye to the franchise.
"It sounds cheesy, but it's been such a life-changing experience where you share a bond with people, it's weird. I remember hearing about 'Lord of the Rings,' they all got tattoos ... that'd be so funny, maybe we could get a little apple, a 'tramp stamp' with an apple," the actor mused, laughing.
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13 comments:
yes, would be nice to watch him do those physical things
Yes, it would be nice to see him very physical I agree, Christine. I would like him to be as true to himself as possible too. No crappy makeup, and lots of smiling. I did enjoy BD2, but (always a "but") there were some changes to the book that were a shame
I won't say much as a lot of people have yet to see the movie, but they messed up the J.Jenks thing quite a bit. Overall a success though!!
you can share your opinions in that spoiler post. people who have not seen would know they should not read it if they don't want the film spoiled
"19th century French gigolo in "Bel Ami" " I don't know what should be the proper reaction to that. :))
Yes dear, we know you are far from brooding in real life. That tattoo comment is just Exhibit A to endless examples of your good temperament. Even with a heavy heart because of a page being turned, I'm looking forward to the next chapter. Very much.
Also without saying too much - I think they did that because to set it up would have taken too long movie-wise. The new way we knew what was what within a few seconds.
I don´t like when they simply judge his other films as "fared poorly at the box office". It is sad that this is the only measurement that counts. Why can´t they say that the critics for Cosmopolis have been good mostly??????
IKR? and maybe the movies weren't in enough theatres.I'm sure if there were, they would have done better
I dont either ;-) This article had me thinking, especially about the following quote" I'm trying to find people that are doing things that feel dangerous," , he is defintely challenging himself I think , trying to figure out how he feels confronted with danger, and....that had me thinking perhaps that is why he was doing the " race car and hang gliding in Oz....really getting the adrenalin going, and provoking fear ?He has also said that The Rover is going to be a very very violent film, maybe this could be a part of preparation for that role ?
Well anyway, just speculations from my part ;-))
You know he is a smart guy and he had time to reflect his life a bit while not working during the last year as he also mentioned in an interview if I remember correctly. So I guess he came to the conclusion that going for new challenges is the thing to do to keep from going in circles or standing still. On the other hand, his sister mentioned once that he always was quite fearless so maybe the skydiving wasn´t a big deal for him?
I think the line you mentioned was meant for dangerous situations in movies though...?
Right and there was not such a big advertisement machinery too....
Oh yes you could be right, so it is meant to be understood that he is looking for directors etc that dare to do unconventional, dangerous and challenging things ?
I thought so..... and The Rover and Mission blacklist seem to be right in that alley ;) and the new Cronenberg anyway....
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