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Pattinson Finds Difficulty Shifting from "Freaks" to "Normal Guys" in Roles
3 Oct
Summary
- Pattinson, 39, opens up about playing "freaks" vs. "normal guys"
- His new film "Die My Love" with Jennifer Lawrence shows their characters in a secluded Montana home
- Pattinson previously played eccentric roles in "Mickey 17" and "The Batman"
According to a recent interview, actor Robert Pattinson, 39, has faced difficulties transitioning from playing unconventional, brooding characters to more standard, "normal" roles. This challenge is evident in his latest film, "Die My Love," which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival back in May 2025.
In "Die My Love," Pattinson stars alongside Jennifer Lawrence as Jackson, who spends time in a secluded Montana home with Lawrence's character, Grace, as she grapples with her deteriorating mental health. The film's trailer suggests a stark contrast between the characters' moments of joy and their increasingly bizarre and volatile behavior.
Pattinson's recent roles have included the lead in the science fiction adventure "Mickey 17," where he played a man who has his body and memories reprinted each time he dies, as well as the brooding, emo-inspired Bruce Wayne in 2022's "The Batman." The actor admits that after portraying these types of "freaks and stuff," it has been "kind of difficult to play a normal person."
Despite the challenge, Pattinson continues to take on diverse roles, with several upcoming projects in the works, including Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" and a sequel to "The Batman" slated to film in 2026.
