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01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Robert Pattinson Wasn't The First Pick For Edward Cullen, And I'm Amazed At Who Was
Robert Pattinson has harsh words for people who are still upset by Twilight (despite having slagged off playfully made fun of the movie franchise himself in many interviews prior). Speaking to GQ Spain, the star said he'd been told, 'Man, Twilight ruined the vampire genre,' to which he responded: 'Are you still stuck on that shit? How can you be sad about something that happened almost 20 years ago? It's crazy.' But as it happens, Robert very nearly didn't land the undeniably iconic role at all. Speaking on The Graham Norton Show in 2019, Superman lead Henry Cavill claimed he was Twilight author Stephanie Meyer's 'first pick' for the franchise. 'I got close to a bunch of stuff and didn't get it,' he told the show's host, who then asked the star: 'Wasn't Twilight written for you?'. 'I wouldn't go that far... but you can!' Henry laughed. 'I think the writer of the books, when the movie came around, I think I was her first choice. I think... that's the rumour I heard,' the actor said. 'And she wanted me to play the role, but it wasn't up to her. And instead, a very talented actor played it,' Henry continued. IMdB seems to confirm the story, with a post on the site claiming that Stephanie Meyer wrote on her blog: 'The most disappointing thing for me is losing my perfect Edward... Henry Cavill is now 24 years old. Let us have a moment of quiet in which to mourn…' Robert Pattinson, who played 17-year-old (and centenarian – because vampire) Edward Cullen, was two years younger at the time. Henry mentioned other missed roles in the clip, saying he'd been turned down for Superman the first time he auditioned, and lost the role of James Bond to Daniel Craig. The British actor had also been hired to star in JJ Abrams' early '00s movie Superman Flyby, before this project was scrapped. He then auditioned for 2006′s Superman Returns, only to lose out to Brandon Routh, before finally landing the superhero role in 2011, making his debut two years later in Man Of Steel. Henry told Graham in the 2019 interview: 'It's funny that people think that that's a bad thing, where, in Hollywood, everyone's auditioning... everyone's trying to get a role, and they're not necessarily getting them. 'And so, to get an opportunity to be in the limelight by missing out on the big roles is actually a good thing, as opposed to a bad thing. I count my lucky stars for each one of those.'
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Peter Facinelli defends 'Twilight' from criticism that it ruined the vampire genre: 'It's like Romeo and Juliet'
Peter Facinelli does not think Twilight ruined the vampire genre. In an interview with GQ Spain published in January, Robert Pattinson, Facinelli's co-star in the franchise, said, "It's crazy" that people still come up to him and complain about the films. Yahoo Entertainment asked Facinelli, who was promoting his new film The Unbreakable Boy, what he thinks of the criticism. "I would say there's a lot of Twi-hards that would disagree [it ruined the genre]," Facinelli said. "I know the fan base is still pretty strong. To me, it was always a love story set in the vampire backdrop. ... It's like Romeo and Juliet in this vampire world and this family that's just super supportive." See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Facinelli, who played vampire patriarch Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the movies, said he loved Twilight's theme of "chosen family." "That kind of love and support from family and friends is what everyone wants. I think that's why people love the Cullens," he continued. "So I don't think it ruined anything. I think it's apples and oranges." Facinelli keeps in touch with Pattinson every "once in a while." The same can be said about Kristen Stewart. "They're pretty busy," he said. The actor said he also still talks with Cullen family members and former co-stars Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone and Nikki Reed. "Ashley lives close to me; our kids play together. Nikki, I checked in on [her] when she had the [L.A.] fires. She almost came over to my house. I was like, 'Come over if you need to,' and she was like, 'Isn't your ex-wife there?' I was like, 'I'll make room, we've got plenty of space,'" he said. (Facinelli took in ex-wife Jennie Garth after wildfires broke out on Jan. 7.) "They're family to me. They'll always be family." Facinelli appears in the new inspirational drama The Unbreakable Boy, which he also produced. It follows a couple (played by Zachary Levi and Meghan Fahy) as they raise their son Austin, who is autistic and has brittle bone disease. Facinelli plays the family's preacher. "It was such a beautiful story about this dad who just felt like he was failing. And I've been there as a dad too; sometimes you feel like you're failing," Facinelli said about why he wanted to make this film, which is based on a true story. He and Garth have three adult children, and he also has a 2-year-old son with his fiancée, Lily Anne Harrison. "[Austin] had more to teach his father about love and life than anything his dad could ever possibly teach him," Facinelli said. is in theaters now.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Robert Pattinson Says ‘It's Quite Strange' Having Male Fans Now: ‘There's Like a Bunch of Guys, Which Is a New One for Me'
Robert Pattinson told Associated Press journalist Sian Watson on the 'Mickey 17' red carpet that it's 'quite strange' to have a fanbase that is now dominated by men, which is likely due to his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman in Matt Reeves' beloved 2022 comic book tentpole 'The Batman.' A sequel is set to go into production later this year. 'It's quite strange,' Pattinson said about so many male fans coming out to support him at the premiere of his newest film. 'There's like a bunch of guys, which is a new one for me!' Pattinson started his career with a mostly female-dominated fanbase thanks to his role as the vampire Edward Cullen in 'The Twilight Saga,' which spanned five movies from 2008 to 2012 that grossed a combined $3.3 billion at the worldwide box office. The franchise made Pattinson a teen heartthrob to girls across the world. He recently defended the franchise in an interview with GQ Spain. 'I love that people keep telling me, 'Man, 'Twilight' ruined the vampire genre,'' Pattinson said in the interview. 'Are you still stuck on that shit? How can you be sad about something that happened almost 20 years ago? It's crazy.' When Pattinson spoke to GQ in 2022, he revealed that he wanted the original 'Twilight' movie to be as edgy and emo as possible. He was 21 years old at the time and feeling young adult angst, but his vision for the movie didn't sit right with the studio. 'I wanted to make it as arty as possible,' Pattinson said at the time. 'We had this strange tension where the studio was scared to make things a little bit too emo and stuff. I thought that was the only way to play it. I spent so much time [on set] infuriated… I can't believe the way I was acting half the time.' 'The Twilight Saga' gave Pattinson a legion of female fans, but now he's got men in his corner after 'The Batman.' The actor's first turn as the Dark Knight earned critical acclaim and a strong $772 million at the worldwide box office. A sequel is set for release on October 1, 2027. 'I know what it's about but I can't tell anyone, but it's like, it's very cool,' Pattinson recently told Variety about 'The Batman' sequel. 'It's very exciting.' Next up for Pattinson is 'Mickey 17,' the science-fiction dark comedy from 'Parasite' Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho. The film opens in theaters March 7 from Warner Bros.
Daily Tribune
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Robert Pattinson hits out at claim ‘Twilight' series damaged vampire genre
Bang Showbiz | Los Angeles Robert Pattinson has responded to long-standing criticism from horror film fans who are convinced the 'Twilight' series damaged the vampire genre. The 38-year-old actor found global fame playing Edward Cullen, the brooding vampire protagonist of the 'Twilight' films alongside Kristen Stewart, who played Bella Swan in the movies. He has now told GQ Spain about how he doesn't believe claims the series damaged the bloodsucking horror genre: 'I love that people keep telling me, 'Man, 'Twilight' ruined the vampire genre.' 'Are you still stuck on that s***? How can you be sad about something that happened almost 20 years ago? It's crazy.' The first 'Twilight' film in the franchise debuted in 2008, marking the start of a cultural phenomenon. Over the years, Robert has frequently reflected on the impact of the series and the polarising responses it elicited from audiences. In a 2019 interview with Variety, he commented on how divisive the films were. He said: 'The people who don't like it are generally people who haven't seen it, and they 're like all judgmental and stuff, and cynical people. 'But I think I am a judgmental and cynical person who would just mindlessly hate it without ever having seen anything.' He also admitted to finding the series' storyline unusual, adding: 'I mean, it's a weird story, 'Twilight'. 'It's strange how people responded. They are very romantic, but at the same time, it's not like 'The Notebook' romantic. ''The Notebook' is very, very sweet and heartbreaking and stuff. 'Twilight' is about this guy who finds the one girl he wants to be with, and also wants to eat her. Well not eat her, drink her blood, whatever.' Recalling his experience during the making of the first 'Twilight' film, Robrert told GQ he had approached it with a serious attitude, aiming to make it 'as arty as possible'. But this approach clashed with the studio's vision for the movies. He added: 'My team sat me down and said, 'Okay, so whatever you're doing right now, after lunch just do the opposite, or you'll be fired by the end of the day.' 'And I was like, 'Okay.' And so that was the only thing that got me to sort of smile a little bit.'
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27-01-2025
- Entertainment
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Robert Pattinson Has Some Strong Words For Anyone Who's Still Whining About "Twilight"
Robert Pattison is clearly not letting criticism of the Twilight movies get him down. After playing Cedric Diggory in the fourth Harry Potter movie, the British star shot to global fame in the late 2000s when he was cast as Edward Cullen in the teen romance series. However, while the Twilight series was a box office hit, and garnered a loyal army of devoted fans, it's fair to say that not everyone was such a big fan at the time, with Rob admitting he still deals with haters of the franchise two decades on. 'I love that people keep telling me, 'Man, Twilight ruined the vampire genre,' he recently told GQ Spain, in an interview translated by Variety. He apparently responded: 'Are you still stuck on that shit? How can you be sad about something that happened almost 20 years ago? It's crazy.' Since the Twilight saga came to an end, Robert has become known for choosing rather left-field roles, including the sci-fi horror High Life, Robert Eggers ' unsettling black-and-white offering The Lighthouse and voicing the eccentric titular bird in the English-language version of Studio Ghibli's The Boy And The Heron. Next, he'll be seen in Oscar winner Bong Joon-ho's long-awaited Mickey 17, set in a dystopian future where 'expendable' workers are regenerated after their death so they can be reused. The film will also feature appearances from Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo and Steven Yeun. Summit Entertainment In 2022, Robert admitted he'd wanted the Twilight films to have more of an edge at the time, telling GQ in a video interview: 'I wanted to make it as arty as possible. We had this strange tension where the studio was scared to make things a little bit too emo and stuff. I thought that was the only way to play it. 'I spent so much time [on set] infuriated… I can't believe the way I was acting half the time.'
