Robert Pattinson Responds To R-Batz Nickname From The Batman Casting
Robert Pattinson has responded to the internet's newest nickname for him, R-Batz, which came about thanks to his latest role in The Batman. Early reviews have praised Matt Reeves' highly anticipated release for its fresh take on the beloved comic book vigilante, played by Pattinson. The film boasts a number of big names, with Zoë Kravitz, Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis, and Paul Dano all set to star. Following the Dark Knight through his second year of crime-fighting, Bruce Wayne will come face to face with The Riddler (played by Dano), a serial killer who seeks to wreak havoc across Gotham City.
Pattinson's performance as Bruce Wayne has been praised by not only critics but also his co-stars, after the initial announcement that the Harry Potter star would front Reeves' project left many wondering if he was right for the role. Pattinson shot to fame following the success of Twilight and its four subsequent sequels, which saw the young actor star as the brooding vampire Edward Cullen. As was the trend of the 2000s, Pattinson was soon dubbed 'R-Patz' by fans, with the star previously joking that he wanted to "strangle" whoever came up with the nickname. Now, much to Pattinson's delight, a new nickname has seemingly stuck thanks to his latest role.
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Speaking to BBC Radio 1, Pattinson was asked how comfortable he was with being dubbed 'R-Batz', a fun play on his previous nickname, now pertaining to his newest role as Batman. The star appeared to show a hint of disdain towards the name, joking that he had only just managed to move away from the previous nickname. The actor then joked about some other variations of his shortened name such as "Pat-Man." Check out
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