Robert Pattinson on why he can’t stand ‘Twilight’ fan commentary

Please don't come see “Twilight.”

Robert Pattinson, who made his name playing the vampire Edward Cullen in the romance/fantasy series, has responded to fans who have accused saga films of ruining the genre.

“I love it when people keep saying, 'Twilight' ruined the vampire genre,'” Pattinson said. told GQ Spain He said this in a translated interview published this week. “Are you still stuck with that idea?” How can you be sad about something that happened about 20 years ago? It's crazy. ”

When the first movie was released in 2008, “Twilight” launched the careers of Pattinson, 38, and co-stars Kristen Stewart, 34, and Taylor Lautner, 32.

The trio has worked on several other Twilight films, including The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009), The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010), and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1. ” continued to appear in the hit series. ” (2011) and “The Twilight Saga: Part II” (2012).

The five films ended up being a $3.3 billion business. According to variety.

However, Pattinson said he had other ideas for the original film. GQ 2022 He said he tried to make “Twilight” as edgy and emotional as possible.

But the studio rejected the then-21-year-old actor's vision for the film, which he said didn't sit well with the star.

“The Batman” actor said of the 2008 film, “I wanted it to be as artistic as possible.” “We had this weird tension and the studio was afraid things were going to get a little too emo. We thought that was the only way to play. We spent so much time [on set] I was furious…half the time I couldn't believe what I had done. ”

Pattinson recalled that his manager warned him to change his portrayal of Edward or not.

The actor was told straight up by his managers on the set of Twilight, “If you do that, you'll be fired by the end of the day,'' and his team encouraged him to smile more and be less serious. He revealed that he was told. Don't stop what you're doing. ”

The film's director, Catherine Hardwicke, also recalled this during the 2023 episode: “Happy, sad, confused.” The podcast said the studio questioned whether Pattinson was keen enough to play Edward.

“When he came to my house, he was a little sick because he had black bangs and was hanging out in pubs all the time,” Hardwick said of Pattinson's audition. “After the fun audition, [with Kristen] After spending a few hours at home, the next morning I looked at all the footage I had shot and recorded and thought this would work not only in person, but on screen as well. I had to be sure. Of course, actually I just went crazy, but I need to make sure it translates [to the screen]”

When the studio objected, Hardwick said she planned to change her look with a makeover.

“Then I sent it to Summit and he went to meet them,” she continued. “They called me back and said, ‘Do you think you can make this guy look good?’” I said, “Yes, I do.” Did you see his cheekbones? We've had a makeover, hair and everything, and he's going to start training and look gorgeous. 'But they didn't believe it at first. He liked walking in there wearing a dirty shirt or something. It was Rob. ”

For Pattinson, the movie studio wasn't the only hurdle in landing the role.

Twilight author Stephenie Meyer has admitted that she would have liked Henry Cavill to play Edward. In fact, the actor was at the top of her wish list.

However, Hardwick took a dislike to Cavill, thinking that Cavill looked too old to play a high schooler.

Ultimately, she convinced the studio and Meyer that Pattinson was suitable for the role.

Pattinson has since landed several lead roles, including Bruce Wayne in 2022's The Batman. he was also nominated “The sexiest man alive” 2010 The following year, he took the top spot again.

Pattinson got engaged to actress Suki Waterhouse after popping the question in December 2023. We welcomed our first child. In early 2024.