Robert Pattinson And Kellan Lutz | Robert Pattinson and Kellan Lutz: The Best of British?

While Hollywood has long been dominated by American actors, it never stops being interesting to look at the other side of the pond to see which stars are dominating the scene over there. One of the biggest British movie stars of his generation, Robert Pattinson, has truly carved out a niche for himself in Hollywood. He’s one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, having appeared in films like Twilight and Water For Elephants. Nowadays, he can be seen in the upcoming film, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. In this movie, he plays the legendary king who fought alongside Knights of the Round Table. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can probably guess what kind of movie it is. It’s a historical fiction film with large ensemble cast that also features Kate Winslet, Guy Pearce, Tom Hiddleston, and Russell Crowe, among others.

Pattinson took the time to talk to London Film News about his experience as an actor in Hollywood, the importance of Shakespeare in his life, and what projects he has coming up.

A New Generation Of Filmmakers

Pattinson was born in London in 1986. He began acting at the age of nine in theatre, and then did a lot of TV before his big break in Twilight, which was filmed in Britain and co-produced by his mother, Sandy. Nowadays, he’s mostly affiliated with the L.A. branch of production company, Atomic Entertainment, which handles most of his projects. Most of his work has focused on fantasy or drama, which he finds more interesting than comedies or action films. Most notably, he starred in the acclaimed series, The Favourite, which was nominated for a Golden Globe and won him several prestigious awards, including the British Comedy Award for Best Actor.

As you’d expect, the massive success of Twilight led to a steady stream of work in high-profile franchises. He’s since starred in two more Twilight sequels as well as the upcoming spinoff series, Team Twilght. Most recently, he appeared in the Fantastic Beasts sequel, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and was a series regular in the Netflix series, The Gentlemen. He also produced and starred in the 2013 horror film, Gucci Gucci, which was nominated for a Sci-Fi Award for Best Horror Film. In 2018, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate in Literature for Literature at the University of Westminster for his work in promoting literacy and inspiring young people to read.

British Is King

When it comes to British cinema, it’s hard to avoid comparisons to the James Bond franchise. In fact, British spies and secret agents have been dominating the big-screen landscape for decades, most recently with the Daniel Westwood-led SPECTRE in Spectre and the upcoming prequel, No Time To Die. In that era, a mainstay on British cinema screens was Sean Connery, playing the iconic agent 007. Although he passed away in August 2016, at the age of 93, Connery will live on through the many memorable movies he appeared in, and the fact that his last film, You Only Live Once, was released just two months after his death.

If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, you’ll remember a time when James Bond was virtually an American creation, the product of an amalgamation of Hollywood and Capitol Pictures. It would be wrong to assume that British cinema died with Connery, though. The likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Gary Oldman, and Ralph Fiennes have certainly kept the country’s film industry alive, and continue to act in British productions, mostly for the big commercial studios, as one might expect from big stars.

Pattinson, though, diverges from that trend. He tends to avoid big studio films, instead focusing on projects that interest him, such as theatre, art-house films, and odd independent productions. It’s interesting to note that he doesn’t particularly like comedy or action films; it’s more that he tends to avoid the types of stories that don’t interest him. It’s a similar story for his co-stars. He mostly works with established directors and writers, people he respects, and they generally have a good eye for talent. In fact, some of his earliest film roles were in the writing teams of Jane Austen-inspired comedies, such as Mr. Midshipman, The Liar, and The Duchess Of Cambridge.

Shakespear Is The King

Whether you’ve seen it or not, you’ve almost certainly heard of William Shakespeare. His plays are among the most performed in the world, having been translated into hundreds of languages, and he is considered by many to be the greatest author of all time. His works still regularly appear in high school and university English textbooks. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re either a) a huge fan of Shakespeare’s, b) have never heard of him, or c) are someone who doesn’t know much about Shakespeare but knows he’s famous. We’ll let you decide which one you are.

One important figure in the history of British cinema is Michael Balcon, the founder of the influential production company, Ealing Studios. As well as being the man behind such classics as Life Is A Highway, and The Man From U.N.C.L.E., he was also the mastermind behind the first Harry Potter movie, and five of the other six films in the series. He’s still very much a part of the community, acting as a creative consultant on several of the franchise’s films, including the upcoming Dark Knight Rises. If you’ve never heard of Michael Balcon, it’s probably time you should have. In fact, in a 2006 poll conducted by the BBC, Balcon was voted the greatest British film producer of all time.

Shakespeare’s Influence

The greatest British film producers of all time are not only responsible for creating some of cinema’s all-time greatest films, but also for helping to bring Shakespeare to a whole new generation of filmgoers. One of the biggest barriers to enjoyment for many people who have seen or are seeing their first Shakespeare movie is that it’s so difficult to follow along with the story since quite a bit happens in each scene. It can be difficult to remember what happened in the last movie, and it’s not like there are handy subtitles to help you out. Unless, of course, you watch films like this one, where detailed synopsis and analysis have been provided in advance.

The scene-stealers in this respect are almost certainly Richard III, with its famous speech in which the duke mocks Prince Edward, Prince of Wales, for falling in love with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. The audience is meant to laugh at his expense. However, when the prince hears about it, he isn’t amused and curses the duke, leading to a fight between the two. This brief synopsis contains all the information the average audience needs to follow the dramatic scenes involving Richard III and Prince Edward without feeling lost. For fans of Shakespeare, this one is a real gem, and it’s one of the reasons why his plays continue to be so popular more than 400 years after his death.

The filmography of Daniel Radcliffe, the English actor and Hogwarts student, is also full of gems, as he continues to work with some of the best in British cinema. Working with the likes of Martin Scorsese, Mike Newell, and the late, great, Anthony Minghella, Radcliffe has established himself as a veritable movie star, with his face appearing on movie posters around the world. Most notably, he starred in the first two Harry Potter films, which were directed by Newell and produced by Scorsese’s company, New Line Cinema. He also starred in the 2015 James Bond film, Spectre, which featured the famous song, “Live To Tell The Tale” by Thomas Newman, who won an Academy Award for his work on the score.