Following The Twighlight Saga film series that made Robert Pattinson a recognizable face, the star has gone on to make some interesting film choices that have been off the beaten path. His entry into a big superhero franchise came with his role as Batman in 2022’s The Batman directed by Matt Reeves. Based on the famous Detective Comics series, Pattinson’s dark version of the caped crusader won him praise from audiences and critics.
Apart from facing many challenges during the filming of The Batman which included managing a schedule during Covid, Pattinson also had to live up to the legacy of the character which has been portrayed by numerous A-Listers including George Clooney, Ben Affleck, and Christian Bale. But the Little Ashes star found his own way to combat the comparisons and carve his own path.
How Robert Pattinson Made Batman Unique
Portraying and doing justice to superheroes who have already been established earlier by various actors is no easy task. Robert Pattinson who was given the challenging job of creating his version of Batman, succeeded in bringing out various unique shades of the character while also respecting his legacy. Speaking of how he combated the expected comparisons to other actors like Ben Affleck and Christian Bale who also played Batman, The Little Ashes star confessed that it pushed him to do better and work harder to create his own niche despite the risks involved.
“You can almost feel that pushback of anticipation, and so it kind of energizes you a little bit. It’s different from when you’re doing a part and there’s a possibility that no one will even see it. Right? In some ways … it makes you a little kind of spicy.”
The star also said that he was aware of the legacy of Batman and ensured that he gave the character the respect he deserves while also being open to experimentation.
Robert Pattinson Struggled While Filming The Batman During The Pandemic
Robert Pattinson received positive reviews for his marquee role as DC’s iconic superhero Batman in Matt Reeves’ 2022 film The Batman. The film’s dark and grey palette echoed the brooding intensity of the character which Pattinson brought out to perfection. But the journey to transform into Batman was a challenging one given that most of the filming was done during the global pandemic. This meant that the Tenet star was in isolation for a major part of the production which he confessed, affected him mentally.
“I almost immediately totally lost all sense of time. I think something two years ago could actually be a week ago. It’s definitely been a complaint about my personality.”
The star added that living out of a room with inconsistent connectivity and hardly any exercise with the only equipment consisting of a ball and a single weight, taught him to survive and make the most of minimal conditions.
Source: People
