Robert Pattinson Says He Was “Almost Turned Off” Acting After COVID-19 and Hollywood Strikes

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During the COVID-19 pandemic and the simultaneous actors’ and writers’ strikes, Robert Pattinson found himself questioning the future prospects of his acting career and the film industry as a whole.

Mickey 17’s prominent star shared his concerns about the current condition of the entertainment world, discussing its troubling aspects in an interview with Vanity Fair. He openly confessed that during the last two years, he has grappled with questions about the authenticity and originality of movie-making.

Over the past several years, the movie business has faced challenges such as COVID and strikes, leading many to claim that cinema is on its last legs. Even Robert Pattinson admitted he felt this way, stating, “I was almost convinced it was over. It began to look quite concerning.

Robert Pattinson shared his thoughts, stating that movies recently felt quite “studio-bound” and left actors feeling puzzled for about two years, wondering “What’s going on? Nothing seems exciting.” However, he noted a recent surge of highly ambitious films over the past few months, rekindling enthusiasm within the film industry.

He mentioned that the movies likely to receive Oscar nominations this year appear intriguing. Furthermore, it seems a fresh group of directors has emerged, causing audiences to show great enthusiasm too.

Regarding the latest films that interest Robert Pattinson, he mentioned “Armand” and “The Brutalist” along with “Anora” as some of his top picks.

I recently watched the Norwegian movie ‘Armand’, which I found truly impressive. I’m also a fan of Brady Corbet’s work, particularly his film ‘The Brutalist’. There’s something about ‘Anora’ too, if you look at it from a script perspective. He mentioned that he’s optimistic about his upcoming sci-fi film ‘Mickey 17’, hoping it will be released during a time when there’s renewed excitement for cinema.

He explained that he wasn’t quite sure about the specifics, whether it was his Saturn return or something else, but now he seems to find interesting aspects everywhere.

In simpler terms, Robert Pattinson, who plays Batman, shared with the New York Times Style Magazine that he might be retiring by the end of Matt Reeves’ DC Comics trilogy. He never imagined, even a million years ago, that he would still be acting after getting recognized for his role in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2005, which was 20 years back.

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2025-01-22 00:54