How Did Robert Pattinson Get The Roll In Twilight | How Did Robert Pattinson Get the Roll in Twilight?

I don’t know what is the matter with me, but whenever I hear or see the name “Robert Pattinson”, my brain automatically turns to the actor/model/director who I’m sure has been a big part of your life recently and maybe even still is.

But let’s back up for a moment. First of all, what is this “Robert Pattinson” you speak of? He is most known for his role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight film series and the equally popular TV show, The Vampire Diaries.

Besides playing these iconic roles, Pattinson has also been featured in films like The Rover, Bad Education, and the currently popular Sucker Punch. In 2017, he will be seen in the upcoming films Molly's Game and The Goldfinch.

So yeah, if you haven’t heard of this guy, you should probably know who he is. He is one half of the famous “Pattinson Pair”, along with his bandmate, Michael Angarano. Angarano plays guitar in the band, The Sea, alongside Pattinson. The band made a comeback in 2018 with their single “Drowning.” The Vampire Diaries star, Rose Hathaway, even appeared in the video for the song.

Well, let’s move on from the history of this person who probably isn’t very famous to you, and get into the topic at hand. The question is: How did Robert Pattinson get the roll in Twilight? It probably doesn’t matter much to you whether or not you’ve heard of this actor, but for those of us who have, it’s worth asking since he played such a crucial role in making Twilight so iconic.

The short answer is: He didn’t actually get the role of Edward Cullen. That was originally intended for the actor/model/director Tom Hardy, who played the role in the 2012 film, The Dark Knight Rises. But Hardy turned it down, and instead, Pattinson was given the role after impressing the producers with his portrayal of a conflicted vampire in the 2014 film, The Lost Boys. Since then, he has been in both the films and the TV series.

The Making Of Twilight

If you’ve ever seen a Twilight movie or read one of the many, many, ma…

The Unmaking Of Twilight

If you’ve ever seen a Twilight movie or read one of the many, many, many make-up tutorials/vlogs on the internet, you may have learned that Edward Cullen isn’t actually half-vampire. For those of us who have been following the franchise since its premiere, it’s worth remembering that this is actually not true.

In the comics that the films and series are based on, it is revealed that Edward Cullen is actually born to a human mother and a vampire father. (Yes, that really is how vampires are supposed to look.) In the 2017 installment of the franchise, Twilight Saga: The Moon is Dark, it is revealed that Edward’s mother died giving birth to him and that he was raised by his father in the woods, away from civilization. Although the series and the films haven’t gone into detail about Edward’s backstory, it has been established that as a result of his mixed blood, vampires aren’t exactly his favorite creatures.

Edward’s struggles with his identity and his distaste for his vampire nature are at the heart of the story. Much like the titular character in Moonrise, he is alienated from his family and society, due to the prejudice and fear that he inevitably encounters. For those of us who grew up watching these films and reading the books, it is easy to sympathize with Edward and root for him to find his place in the world. (Unless, of course, you’re a fan of his bandmates or of The Vampire Di…)

The difference between Moonlight and Twilight is that while the former is ultimately about the love story between a man and a woman, the latter is, at its core, the story of a young man’s coming-of-age. As a result, it is much more difficult to root for Edward in Twilight. This is especially the case since, in the first film and the TV series, he is presented as an antagonist who is only interested in hurting and seducing humans. (Oddly enough, in the novels, he is presented as a sympathetic character who only wants to fit in with humans.)

Inevitably, as a result of the success of Twilight, its sequels have become financially beneficial for their producers. This has led to an all-time low in quality as a result of unnecessary and bloated padding in some of the films. Without doubt, some of the worst offenders are The Twilight Saga: Eclipse and Eternally, the latter of which is, arguably, even more of an abomination than its predecessor. (Yes, I’m looking at you, Bill Condon!) When a franchise becomes this bad, it’s time for a change – and we’re lucky that Summit has recognized this and decided to put a stop to it. With Breaking Dawn – Part 2, we know that we’re in for something special, something that doesn’t come along very often: a genuine return to form. We’ll see how history books will look back on Breaking Dawn – Part 2 in 50 years.