According to Robert Pattinson, he found himself caught in another chaotic on-screen love triangle in his latest blockbuster, The odyssey.
talking to MTV UK At the star-studded world premiere of Christopher Nolan’s fantasy action epic in London, the actor spoke about his new villain role.
When asked how much fun it was to play a character that audiences wouldn’t exactly root for, Pattinson laughed at the idea, drawing an unexpected parallel to his famous past filmography.
“I think they’ll support him. I keep comparing him… he’s kind of like Jacob in Twilight“Pattinson responded, jokingly referencing Taylor Lautner’s shape-shifting character from the popular vampire romance franchise that initially launched his own global career.
In this major film version of Homer’s ancient Greek poem, the 40-year-old actor plays Antinous, the main antagonist who leads a ruthless group of aggressive suitors.
With King Odysseus at war, Antinous spends his time relentlessly pressuring Queen Penelope to remarry.
Expanding his brilliant logic with a characteristic witty quip, the drama The star playfully recontextualized the classic work of literature for modern audiences.
“That The odyssey It’s about Penelope just can’t decide between the two guys and I’m just trying to help her make a decision. …It’s like it’s okay. “He’s dead, get over it,” Pattinson joked.
While the ancient text of The odyssey and teenage angst Twilight Clearly not sharing much in common, the actor was obviously drawing a parallel to fan-favorite Jacob’s relentless attempts to woo Bella Swan from his own character, Edward Cullen, throughout the multi-film saga.
