The Batman: Robert Pattinson Reveals Why He Liked Wearing 60lb Batsuit
Robert Pattinson's custom-made Batsuit for The Batman weighed about 60lbs, but the actor explains that he still loved wearing it for one hilarious reason. Marking the first standalone Batman movie in almost ten years, The Batman, which is directed by Matt Reeves, promises to introduce a new, darker take on the beloved DC character. The upcoming film sees the Caped Crusader take on more of a detective role this time around as he descends into the dark underbelly of Gotham City to catch a sadistic killer known as the Riddler (Paul Dano).
Trailers and promotional material for the film have already given fans detailed looks at the new Batmobile and Pattinson's Batsuit. In keeping with the more grounded approach of the film, both the Batsuit and the Batmobile appear more homemade than in previous Batman incarnations. The suit, in particular, is in some respects almost crude, which highlights the grittier approach to both the character and the world of Gotham City. In addition to Pattinson and Dano, The Batman also stars Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, and Andy Serkis.
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In a new interview on Good Morning America (via The Art of The Batman on Twitter), Pattinson reveals that, although the suit is quite heavy at almost 60lbs, he still really liked wearing it. The actor explains that, due to the suit's innovative design, he could still move freely in it, hilariously describing his desire to do "roly-polies" right after putting it on. Check out Pattinson's full comment below:
When I put on the one I had made for me, it's so incredibly well designed. It's pretty heavy – it's probably about 60lbs – but it was so well articulated that you
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