The Batman's Robert Pattinson Jokes About His Superhero Comments

The Batman's Robert Pattinson jokingly retracts his previous comments about the Caped Crusader not being a superhero. Initially set to be directed by and starring Ben Affleck, the Warner Bros. and DC standalone went through a myriad of changes that led to Matt Reeves signing on as director. Casting for the title role went down between Pattinson and Nicholas Hoult with the former ultimately nabbing the role. Joining him is Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, Paul Dano as The Riddler, and Colin Farrell as The Penguin.

Plot specifics for The Batman are still scant at the moment with the cast and crew mum about what can be expected in the project. It's already in production, giving fans their first look at it. But without any context, it's difficult to gauge what's happening. However, Pattinson's previous comments about Batman not being a superhero attracted attention. This obviously caused a commotion among loyal DC fans which reached the actor. Now, he addresses the controversy in a lighthearted way.

Speaking with Time Out, the actor was asked about the frenzy his comment about Bruce Wayne not being a superhero created. He explained that he didn't know the whole context of the argument and up until now, he still doesn't exactly understand what was going on. However, in the hopes of appeasing those who were offended, he playfully retracted his initial statement:

I wasn’t educated about the subject. People got very angry about it. It’s bizarre. I still can’t understand the argument. Okay, he’s a superhero, I’m sorry! The next headline: ‘Pattinson retracts: Batman is, in fact, a superhero. He takes it back.'

Amidst all that, he says he genuinely cares what people think about the film once its out in theaters. "I’m only worried about if people like it when it’s done. Right now, people can think what they want," he added. It's an interesting and clever way to deal with the situation. It's not surprising that The Batman will be scrutinized in every way. It goes with the fact that it's a high profile project, and fans are very passionate about it. And instead of getting carried away by the chatter online, it's refreshing that Pattinson opts to focus on his work and be less concerned about the public's opinion until the film is done. Perhaps his time as Edward Cullen in the Twilight movie series helped him develop this mentality which is very useful when working on anticipated blockbusters like The Batman.

It's unclear if Pattinson's comments about Batman not being a superhero is an indication of what can be expected in his standalone film. The tone of that original interview was playful, and he might have just said it for fun. In any case, there's an argument about whether or not Bruce Wayne should be treated as a hero. Naysayers point out that he's simply a vigilante. All of these character complexities could be explored in Reeves' The Batman. Admittedly, not everyone was thrilled with the prospect of Pattinson following Affleck's version, but between his impressive acting resume especially in the last few years and his genuine desire to play the role, fans should at least give him the chance to prove himself worthy of the gig.

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Source: Time Out