So you’re going to see Robert Pattinson in a concert, or perhaps attending a premiere of one of his movies. What’s the best way to behave? Should you laugh at his jokes, or do as most people do and chuckle politely? What should you wear? Should you rent a fancy dress, or will a T-shirt and jeans be enough? Should you cheer loudly for him, or keep your distance because he’s supposedly a bad influence? These are some of the questions you might ask yourself, until you realize that Robert Pattinson does not exist. It’s just a made-up name used by The Twilight Saga director and actor, Robert Pattinson, to market his comedy series, The Life of Robert Pattinson. Now that you know the truth, you can relax and have some fun. Let’s look at each other’s careers, shall we?
Robert Pattinson (born March 10, 1984) is a British actor and filmmaker. He rose to fame playing the anti-hero Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga. The movies in the series have made him a popular culture icon, earning hundreds of millions of dollars at the box-office and leading to appearances on The Tonight Show, The View, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Aside from acting, he’s also directed two feature films and a number of music videos. Additionally, he’s collaborated with singer-songwriter Justin Bieber, with whom he recorded the song “What Do You Mean?” for the soundtrack to the 2014 film adaptation of The Great Gatsby. In 2016, he starred in the sci-fi movie, Zygote, the following year he headlined the comedy-drama, Pattinson, and is currently filming the third installment of The Twilight Saga, titled, Eclipse, which will be released in theaters on May 20, 2017.
The Twilight Saga: Breakdown
So you’re going to see Robert Pattinson in a concert, or perhaps attending a premiere of one of his movies. What’s the best way to behave? Should you laugh at his jokes, or do as most people do and chuckle politely? What should you wear? Should you rent a fancy dress, or will a T-shirt and jeans be enough? Should you cheer loudly for him, or keep your distance because he’s supposedly a bad influence? These are some of the questions you might ask yourself, until you realize that Robert Pattinson does not exist. It’s just a made-up name used by The Twilight Saga director and actor, Robert Pattinson, to market his comedy series, The Life of Robert Pattinson. Now that you know the truth, you can relax and have some fun. Let’s look at each other’s careers, shall we?
The Twilight Saga is a series of five movies that were directed by Robert Pattinson and released between November 2010 and May 2012. The films tell the story of Bella Swan (played by Bella Thorne), a teenage girl who lives in Forks, Washington with her father, Charlie (played by Charlie McMillen). The saga centers around Bella’s obsession with vampire hunting and her search for love, as she falls in love with Edward Cullen (played by Robert Pattinson), a vampire. A sixth movie, titled Eclipse, is projected to be released in theaters on May 20, 2017.
The series was a commercial and critical success. Upon release, the first film debuted at number one at the box office, grossing $75 million in its first week. It went on to make more than $400 million worldwide, and received critical acclamation, earning an 84% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 132 reviews. Many critics praised the series for its nuanced portrayal of mental illness and its honest depiction of young love. However, others criticized it for its heavy-handed use of magical realism. Nonetheless, the series was ranked number four on Complex magazine’s list of the 50 greatest series of all time.
Why Did He Call Himself Robert Pattinson?
So you’re going to see Robert Pattinson in a concert, or perhaps attending a premiere of one of his movies. What’s the best way to behave? Should you laugh at his jokes, or do as most people do and chuckle politely? What should you wear? Should you rent a fancy dress, or will a T-shirt and jeans be enough? Should you cheer loudly for him, or keep your distance because he’s supposedly a bad influence? These are some of the questions you might ask yourself, until you realize that Robert Pattinson does not exist. It’s just a made-up name used by The Twilight Saga director and actor, Robert Pattinson, to market his comedy series, The Life of Robert Pattinson. Now that you know the truth, you can relax and have some fun. Let’s look at each other’s careers, shall we?
The Life of Robert Pattinson
If you’ve ever heard of The Twilight Saga, it’s probably because of its director, and occasional actor, Robert Pattinson. As we’ve established, the series is based on the life of the same man. The films tell the story of Robert Pattinson, a young actor and filmmaker who decided to call himself Robert Pattinson, after the characters he plays in the series. The choice was meant to highlight the fact that he was the reincarnation of Edward Cullen and Jacob Black (from the TV show, The Twilight Zone).
The first film in the series, adapted from Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling novel, tells the story of Pattinson’s life from the point of view of his dead father, Angus. The screenplay was written by Melissa Mathison, who based it on Meyer’s original text. The movie premiered at the London Film Festival on October 6, 2010. It was later shown at the Toronto International Film Festival on October 12, and received an official release in theaters on November 4, 2010.
The second film was released on May 5, 2011. It picks up right where the first left off, and follows Angus as he prepares to deal with his psychic scars. While the first film was mostly a success, grossing more than $400 million worldwide, the second suffered from poor reviews and only managed to make $50 million at the box office.
Why Do They Call It The Twilight Saga?
So you’re going to see Robert Pattinson in a concert, or perhaps attending a premiere of one of his movies. What’s the best way to behave? Should you laugh at his jokes, or do as most people do and chuckle politely? What should you wear? Should you rent a fancy dress, or will a T-shirt and jeans be enough? Should you cheer loudly for him, or keep your distance because he’s supposedly a bad influence? These are some of the questions you might ask yourself, until you realize that Robert Pattinson does not exist. It’s just a made-up name used by The Twilight Saga director and actor, Robert Pattinson, to market his comedy series, The Life of Robert Pattinson. Now that you know the truth, you can relax and have some fun. Let’s look at each other’s careers, shall we?
The Life of Robert Pattinson (continued)
The third and final installment of the Twilight Saga, titled Eclipse, premiered in theaters on May 20, 2017. It is set to be the first of a two-part finale, and will conclude the story of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan. The director and star of Eclipse, Robert Pattinson, returns as Edward Cullen, while Charlie McMillen, who played the part in Twilight, returns as Jacob Black. Additionally, Emily Blunt, who portrayed the vengeful Bella in Twilight and its two sequels, appears in Eclipse as a different character. She plays a prominent role in the story. It will be interesting to see how all of these actors’ careers change as a result of their roles in the Twilight Saga. The movie was preceded by the short film, Pattinson, which acted as a prologue and showed the origin of Edward Cullen. The short won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.