Preparing for most comic book hero roles require strict training and an even stricter diet. But Robert Pattinson's bland diet for The Batman has him not wanting to see some particular foods ever again.
When Pattinson was first cast in The Batman back in 2019, many fans were skeptical about whether the actor could look the part, especially when looking back at Ben Affleck's brawny depiction in the DCEU. It didn't help when the actor blatantly said he would not spend as much time working on his physique. But fast-forward a couple of years later and from the first few trailers, it was clear that Pattinson was not telling the truth.
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«Training's a lot more fun when you get good at it,» Pattinson shared with On Demand Entertainment. «Once you pass over the six-week mark then it's alright, then you feel bad if you're not doing it. It's kind of what everyone says.» While training went smoothly for him, one aspect of preparing to play Batman that he will not miss is the bland diet, especially a particular fish meal.
«I never want to see a piece of white fish with just lemon on it ever again,» Pattinson said. While it may have not been the most exciting food to eat, it's clear that Pattinson's training and diet restrictions paid off, as this version of the caped crusader seems more brutal and agile than ever. It also makes sense for Pattinson to follow a healthy regimen for the narrative, as he is playing a Batman who is only in his second year of fighting crime in Gotham City.
His co-star Zoë Kravitz, who plays Selina Kyle/Catwoman, also added her thoughts on the preparation for playing such an iconic character. «Three months of training beforehand and then you have to keep it up, so you literally just film and
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