Robert Pattinson reveals why his character in the upcoming mythological epic is just a romantic.
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A New Era on Screen
Robert Pattinson has begun redefining his Hollywood career. Stepping away from his moody, romantic image, the actor takes on more serious roles.
His recent film projects present a different side of him as an actor, as he experiments with negative roles in a bid to find new challenges the good-guy roles failed to provide.
Underestimated and Overrated
Taking on the role of the villain is a calculated risk for the actor. He has grown to appreciate the psychological benefit of managing the audience’s expectations. By deliberately removing the responsibility of being a hero, Robert finds it relatively easier to meet or exceed the box office expectations.
In fact, the actor’s mantra of underselling and overdelivering has manifested itself in this fresh take on the conventional good vs evil narrative.
Christopher Nolan’s Upcoming Project
Acting as the villain in Christopher Nolan’s latest project, The Odyssey, provides the actor with an opportunity to reinvent himself. By playing the role of Antinous, the villain in the epic poem, Robert delivers one of his best performances to date.
It is, in fact, a great honor to work alongside Hollywood’s biggest names, including Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon, as the movie’s massive budget requires.
A Misunderstood Lover?
In his role as Antinous, the actor does not see himself as the villain, as the role of Odysseus has been taken away from him. In fact, he interprets the role in a new light, as he sees himself playing the role of a frustrated lover.
He thinks Penelope’s suitors are misunderstood, as Antinous is simply waiting for Penelope to grow older before proposing to him.
Comparisons to Previous Roles are Inevitable
To better understand his role, Robert compares the rejected lover Antinous to another rejected lover – Jacob Black. He is referring to the Twilight series – the franchise that catapulted him to superstardom.
Arguably, he feels the role he has embarked on with Christopher Nolan’s latest project is similar to the role of Jacob Black, as both are portrayed as secondary lovers to the heroines’ hearts.
Playing the Villain is Part of a Bigger Plan
Greek mythology is not the only genre in which Robert is experimenting with villainous roles. The actor is set to play Scytale in the third part of Dune, a science fiction film series.
He can, therefore, experiment with different aspects of the villain in this movie, as he will have to change his appearance using prosthetics to play this role. This marks the beginning of a new era for the actor as he has begun exploring various dimensions of the villain to redefine his acting career.
The Actor Looks for Unique Traits to Base His Role on
The actor prepares for his role by identifying one unique characteristic to base his performance on. He then goes ahead to develop this feature into the role, and, in most cases, it amazes his team in the process.
These strange traits are what make him unique since his role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight series was criticized soon after its release.
Movie Projects Leave Him Starstruck Now and Then
Robert’s new career path entails working with bigger budget movies, which sometimes leaves him starstruck.
This, in turn, leads to funny moments on the movie set, such as when Robert failed to recognize Zendaya. He is still astonished by his friendship with the famous model and actress after working together in the Sandman film.
Part of a Larger Strategy
It is, therefore, safe to say that the actor is enjoying his new acting niche as he continues to redefine his career. He is one of today’s best actors who has embarked on a career-long experiment in favor of the villains.
As he continues to surprise his fans with his unique take on the role of the villain, the actor has promised to keep his audiences guessing.
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