Robert Pattinson Didn't Know Batman Was Considered A Detective
The Batman star Robert Pattinson admits that he didn't know the DC superhero was considered a detective when he accepted the role. The English actor will star as the latest interpretation of the Caped Crusader in a film from Matt Reeves, best known for directing Cloverfield and the last two entries in the Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy. After enduring a host of pandemic-related production delays, The Batman is finally set for theatrical release on March 4.
Though today one of the most recognizable figures in popular culture, Batman first appeared in an issue of Detective Comics in 1939, quick off the heels of Superman's successful debut in Action Comics the year before. Though conceived as a superhero from the outset, his lack of powers led to greater emphasis on his intellect and skill as a fighter, earning him the nickname «The World's Greatest Detective.» While also equipped with a wide array of gadgets that have only grown more advanced over the years, his ability to outsmart whatever villain is plaguing Gotham remains an important part of his character decades later.
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According to an interview with GQ, however, Pattinson had no idea. The star recalls Reeves discussing The Batman with him early on as a detective story in the vein of 1970s cinema, and he assumed that referred to the film's visual style. He eventually realized it went much further, defining the project's entire focus, which Pattinson acknowledges makes total sense given the character's history. Check out his full quote below:
It was what Matt was saying from the first meeting I had with him: ‘I want to do a ’70s noir detective story, like The Conversation.’ And I kind of assumed
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