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Why Robert Pattinson Got Back into Acting

by Will on April 29, 2009 · Comments

in Robert Pattinson

200904291115.jpgBefore Twilight and New Moon, Robert Pattinson nearly gave up on acting. This seems ridiculous in retrospect given his current stardom, but People takes a look at this period in his life–

“He was thinking about giving up acting and maybe doing music solely when this role [in How To Be] came along,” the film’s director, Oliver Irving, tells PEOPLE. “He wanted to play the roles he wasn’t getting.”

Irving says that for Pattinson, being cast as the lead of role of an awkward, quirky young musician who hires a self-help guru to come live with him “got him back into the swing of things again.” Irving adds that after the Harry Potter films, in which Pattinson played Cedric Diggory, “He was looking for something more challenging.”  

Read the rest at People.

[thanks, DeAnna!]

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  • iheartrobpattz
    Just a note.....How To Be is now available on demand on comcast under IFC Festival Direct. When I looked it up earlier to watch it, it wasnt there:( BUT now it is, they added it about 45 min. ago. Did this happen to anyone else? YaY, I get to watch it now!!!!
  • c.holds
    im glad he got back into acting and i love him to death, but i bought that movie today to watch it... and its the biggest waste of money ever. Not only the acting was a little off but the plot of the whoole story kind of sucked
  • 30yearoldtwifan
    I love his voice, He is the type of person who excels at everything. I hope one day to buy a album from him, his voice is just amazing.
  • Erik Fellows acted with him
  • I am so happy he decided to continue acting. Because he is the perfect Edward! What would make it better? If Rob would decided to write and release an album! I absolutely L-O-V-E is voice! I have listened to 'Never Think' at least a hundred times! His voice makes me swoon! *sigh*
  • LovinEdwardCullen
    His voice makes me melt!!! I listen to Never Think on a daily basis. The day just isn't complete until I listen to him sing. Now I have to break out the Ipod and listen to him sing...LOL!!!
  • I am right there with you!
  • LovinEdwardCullen
    I figured you would be...LMAO!! There is just something about his voice!!! It's like OMG!! LOL!!
  • Bigelow for Breaking Dawn
    Actually Johnny Depp is the other actor who does not like to see himself in movies, a Nekkid calender, Rob shouldn't play with us like that.
  • tweeter76 IAMSWITZERLAND-1/09
    There are a lot of actors who don't like to watch their own movies! I don't think I could do it!
  • honey_bee
    I wouldn't be able to do it either. I would be too critical of myself!
  • unicorn glow(vampire_vixen)
    Ok so glad he decided to continue..after alll, u only get to see someone like him and the immerse t talent he has come by once a decade...he's smart and humble and he should keep sticking to that and it will lead him far..come on..he still loves auditions, that says a lot bout his humility
  • I am so glad he is still doing acting and I want him to do an album, such a wasted talent if he doesn't! But I think he'll wait untill all the hype has died down from this whole crazy twilight fandom, I'll wait though!
  • tweeter76 IAMSWITZERLAND-1/09
    I can't wait either. BTW....sent that CD w/ the poster!
  • howdy lady.
    Do you really think the hype will ever die down.... he's the most popular Google search...ther's 40 billion new fansites devoted to him since Twilight..ETC.
    Sometimes wonder if he will go all reclusive and grow a ZZ Top beard...
  • kstew_luvr
    its great that rob is a serious actor because then i wouldnt like him as much lol
  • KINALuvzWolves
    I've only seen clips of his other work, but personally, I prefer him in these quirky, awkward roles. Not many actors can pull them off, but Rob does a stupendous job.
  • Bigelow for Breaking Dawn
    I can't wait for more Rob movies, he is a chamelon, basically he can be anyone and anything he wants.
  • camille
    I can't wait to watch his coming movie "remember me"..He should make two movies every year...:)
  • i am sooo happy he stayed with acting .......love ya rob :D
  • TheLionFellIn<3W/Ceci-ROBECI
    And I thank GOD from the bottom of my Robward-loving-heart that he didn't give up!!! Yea... now the entire world knows how talented, charismatic, gorgeous, hilarious... etc, he truly IS!!! I love him!!!
  • daniel_cullen
    here here!!!
  • TheLionFellIn<3W/Ceci-ROBECI
    LOL "here here" that always cracks me up... Team Robward FOREVER ;-)
  • bean_Bad 2 the RathBone[Mar09]
    Can you imagine if he'd given it all up?! Who would be our Edward?! It doesn't bear thinking about. I can't imagine anyone else playing Edward now...
  • honey_bee
    I really can't imagine anyone else playing Edward either, Bean. :} I probably wouldn't have become this "obsessed" with the series. It was Rob who caught my eye and made me want to see the film in the first place. I can honestly say that I have never followed any celebrity this closely before. There's just something about Rob, something special. He's like my..."own personal brand of heroin". xD
  • IndiesR
    I hear yah, loud and clearm he's definately a drug to me. Nothing can cure my addiction, not that I want to be cured. :)
  • TheLionFellIn<3W/Ceci-ROBECI
    NO!!! I can't even begin to imagine it and I DON'T have to... LOL... God, where would I be without my sweetie pie? LOST, that's where... I'd be like Bella in the woods after Edward leaves her... seriously... NEVER!!
    Now... we NEVER bring this up again... hehe!!
  • IndiesR
    Please, dont bring that up...your painting an empty world, for me. :)
  • honey_bee
    Well said, Indies. An empty world indeed!
  • nemesis_CarolinaCullenCoven!nH
    what would have been from us without U sweet Rob, good you didn't give up...that's my baby (ok ok our baby) :D,
  • Kim1524 (Fanfic Junkie)
    lol, it's too sad to even consider it!
  • nemesis_CarolinaCullenCoven!nH
    u'r right!! dark gloomy thoughts out...come shiny hope about november!!!
  • Kim1524 (Fanfic Junkie)
    definately, but then dark gloomy thoughts make me think that november is so far away, but shiny hope is that hopefully it will be worth the wait lol!!
  • nemesis_CarolinaCullenCoven!nH
    oooh i got the feeling it's worth it!!! and think about it this way, every day that passes is another day closer to Nov. yyyeeyyy n_n...and we can enjoy his other movies as well ;D
  • Kim1524 (Fanfic Junkie)
    rob is sooo worth it lol! good thinking, i forgot about those, they will pass the time nicely! lol
  • Christy
    I'm glad he didnt quit too. I saw How To Be today and it was so funny but good. Its a different Rob.
  • jules60
    I am thrilled he didn't give up, he is so talented. I love his acting and I would love to hear more of his music.
  • bookobsessed
    I would love to hear him playing the piano. He could produce an album of just that and I would buy it. Katherine H. mentioned in her book that he made grown women cry when they listened to him play. (And she still didn't use the footage or the music in the movie. Crazy woman!!!)
  • daniel_cullen
    wow! That would be awesome to see!!
  • CindysGotOCD
    He is an amazing actor....

    I would love to see him also do an album... his voice is just as amazing.. so if he takes some time off to do so that would be okay with me.....
  • venomandspice
    i still havent seen How to be... i would love to see it.
  • Heather S
    I would hate to have Twilight without Rob. I mean...what if he DID give up? Now he would be eating bon bon's and watching re-runs of Harry Potter?

    Nah...he'd be playing his music and hopefully at a bar near me. Maybe he should have given it up...
  • gottobekidding
    Has anyone seen "How To Be" yet?? I opens either yesterday or today on IFC but, it's only with certain cable companies. I have Direct TV and won't get it and I'm dying to know what the Twilighters think.

    NMM.org, www.howtobemovie.com gives all of the info and which cable companies are carrying the movie.
  • honey_bee
    I have! It's a quirky little film! It's very funny! You'll laugh a lot. I wrote a little more about the film in the 'Win Rob's Shirt & Sneaks' blog post if you are interested. :}

    gottobekidding, when are you going to sign up with an account and join the party? lol :D
  • Kimberlina Dirty Pirate Hooker
    Yes, this is the best party in the world!
  • gottobekidding
    I know. I will join soon. I love this place.
    It's the best escape ever!!!
  • rpattzgirl
    I saw it this morning at 3:45 before I came to work. It is fantastic. Funny, sad, awkward-Rob is such a beautiful soul in this movie. You just want to hug him & say "I love you, and you're fine just the way you are" through the whole thing.
  • iheartrobpattz
    i just went to look for it to watch it and it wasnt there either...i have comcast...whats going on!!!!????
  • rpattzgirl
    It's in On Demand, under IFC direct.
  • CindysGotOCD
    I went to my IFC... its not on there... I am so made! Was it under the Now in theaters section or essentials? I got Cablevision and it says its on it, but when i go to it it doesn't have the Festivals Direct part
  • rpattzgirl
    Did you do through IFC direct? It should be there-it costs $6.99nd it's so awesome I've watched it 10 times.
  • CindysGotOCD
    Maybe it wasnt there yet either... Im gonna check again
  • rpattzgirl
    Ok, I hope you get to see it...it's amazing. I also just watched the bad Mothers Handbook. The movie was, ok, not great, but Rob is adorable as always. Also, the Haunted Airman is awesome!
  • iheartrobpattz
    its not there for me either!...i have comcast...
  • ash
    I saw it today! loved it..I couldn't find it at first either under my IFC channel, but then I looked under my movies on demand channel which has an IFC section and that's where it was.
  • iheartrobpattz
    Thank You....Its OK now! Trust me...I checked every part of my on demand, every five min., including where its supposed to be under IFC Fesitval Direct - LOL - and for some reason could not find it. Then checked it again about 45 min. ago AND there it was. For some reason comcast added it late. Im getting ready to watch it...YaY!
  • gottobekidding
    Thank you!! That is exactly what I was hoping to hear.
  • Nicnixs :) Squirrelshavelaws
    Thinks about life if Mr Pattinson had given up acting .............

    *shudders and then gets down on knees in gratitude that that didn't happen* lol
  • Kim1524 (Fanfic Junkie)
    LMAO! i think a lot of people would agree with you there!
  • Nicnixs :) Squirrelshavelaws
    It's really not something we should think about :)

    Disaster was averted though LMAO
  • Kim1524 (Fanfic Junkie)
    hahaha disaster was difinately averted lmao, it shouldn't be spoken of, too much choas would ensue lol
  • joanna86 aka Charlie's Angel
    can I be your guru, Rob? *dazzling smile*

    I'd like him to continue acting, HOWEVER I wouldn't want him to star in low standard movies for the masses (of course Twilight is NOT one of them :P).
    I admire actors who are not only not afraid of challenging roles but who seek them as well, and Rob's now on his way to become one of them. Yay to Rob for his attitude!!! :)
  • pink_topaz06
    movies with Rob would never be classified as low standard. LOL.
    oh well. am going to sleep already.
    my eyes are whining already.
    i'll catch up later. :))
  • joanna86 aka Charlie's Angel
    LOL!
    night! sweet dreams about your doctor! :D
  • I meant known who he was
  • twilightus
    "He's very down to earth and unpretentious. I think that's probably what makes him appealing."

    Uh huh!!!!!!!!!! He's pretty awesome!!!!!!!!!
  • Good thing he was in Twilight or else I would've probably never met him and his sexyness
  • pink_topaz06
    well. now i could say that fame and stardom is destined for him to have..
    and apparently, he deserves it.. :))
  • daniel_cullen
    Alot of people feel the same way when they keep getting rejected in their dream career.. He has talent that is for sure!! Very well rounded individual.. I've actually seen him in some smaller roles and he did a great job portraying the characters.. He has "OCD" which I can relate to. This can either work for him and make him successful in whatever he plans on doing with his life or will drive him over the edge. Acting is really hard to get into. I know some very talented people that act in plays (which they love) but isn't where the money is.. You have to stand out in some way; his crazy hair does exactly that.
    I love his passion for the roles he plays and I can't wait to see him in other projects!
  • bookobsessed
    He has OCD? Really? Where did you hear that one?
  • daniel_cullen
    When he was at the opening night of Twilight with his Mom he actually left before it was over with and was hyper ventilating in his car. I've read this in other interviews as well as GQ that he admits to having OCD.. This is not a bad thing at all!! He sees this as a stumbling block because he just can't watch himself in any of his work. He works really hard learning each of his roles that he plays and totally gets into his character (to an extreme; again, he has admitted to this). Also, have you not noticed that when he is in an interview or photo op he is always playing with a bottle of water (latest was in Japan).. Probably not the best example because it can be considered as a nervous tick... Its can be a great thing to have OCD when you channel it correctly; which he obviously can (for the most part LOL).
  • bookobsessed
    Many stars are embarrassed to see themselves on screen. Some refuse to
    watch. I think he's great either way so don't be offended. He's obviously a
    talented and intelligent guy.
  • Kimberlina Dirty Pirate Hooker
    You'd think if he had OCD he'd wear clean clothes. Not that I'm complaining about the way he looks, he can come over to my house dirty if he wants, I'll clean him up! But, OCD people are organized/neat freaks and his overall look doesn't scream organized and neat!
  • IndiesR
    When Rob stated that, I interpreted it as a joke, he does do that alot. Not everything he says should be taken seriously, if that was the case, I'd be all over the globe trying to find his nakkid calendar he claims he has coming out. That Was Not funny Rob! LOL
  • honey_bee
    ROFL!!!!

    Naked calendar? Do you happen to remember what interview was that from? The one thing I adore about Rob is that sense of humor of his. He is quite the comedian! <3
  • IndiesR
    Someone posted me the link earlier in this post. If you look above you'll see it. But I think it was down-right cruel for him to make jokes like that! LOL
  • 100% in agreement with you...some times i think so many of the comments he makes are jokes.sarcasm...and the americal press dont seem to get that and report it as fact...it's lead to some great (but untrue) stories ...like the Nekkid calendar....
    ***if only***
  • IndiesR
    Now I want him to do a calendar...hmmmmm, I would enjoy that so much. :)
  • Nicnixs :) Squirrelshavelaws
    I still hope though :)

    Since he said it can we not get him on some kind of breach of contract if he doesn't do it :)

    Worth a shot LMAO
  • IndiesR
    He said he left because he cant stand to see himself in any movie he does.
  • daniel_cullen
    Yeah... He throws himself into these roles (obsesses even on the little details of the person he is trying to portray) and hopes that he can portray the image that he has in his mind.. It can be very fustrating.. I wish he could see what everyone can... So much talent!! Gotta love him :)
  • IndiesR
    I agree, you gotta love him, how could you not, he's awesome.
  • honey_bee
    I've heard him mention OCD in an interview too. Was it GQ? Shoot. I can't remember for the life of me! The thing is with Rob, you never know if he is joking or not. :}

    Anyhoo, I'm no help at all. Can't remember. Sorry. lol
  • bookobsessed
    Thanks for trying. He does bs quite a bit so that may be our answer. I don't
    believe it.
  • IndiesR
    Well, I for one I'm glad he didnt give up. Now the world knows how talented he is. I'm sure if he continues to make the right decisions and keep positive and loving people around him, he will be one of hollywood greats. I'm proud to be his fan. :)
  • Very well said indies I'm with you on that, and I'm very proud to be British becasue off him!
  • IndiesR
    oh BTW, I love the new pic! Felix is definately a hottie. :)
  • IndiesR
    Where have you been all day?
  • Yes I was popped, I hate being in different time zones LOL.
  • IndiesR
    Com'on over to my side of the globe....I dont know if we handle u though. LOL
  • Don't threaten yourself, you have no idea what your saying LMAO

    Shouldn't you be sleeping is it not like the middle off the night over there? LOL
  • IndiesR
    LMAO! You're right, we'd probably have to hire more cops! LOL

    No, it was after 4 AM, I was going to the gym. :)
  • tweeter76 IAMSWITZERLAND-1/09
    She's asleep now.....but we've been busy little bees today.....
  • IndiesR
    Hmmmm, does it have anything to do with summer 2010, If it does, I'm starting to get excited! :)
  • tweeter76 IAMSWITZERLAND-1/09
    And, we probably aren't gonna be on here as much as usual....you all are gonna have to keep this place in line for us! :)
  • IndiesR
    Awe....I for one, is gonna miss you both, but looking forward to what's in store for us! :)
  • tweeter76 IAMSWITZERLAND-1/09
    Well, it's too early to say much but..... :)
  • IndiesR
    That's all you gotta say.......I'm hyped! Yeah!!!! :) * running to find wallet to start saving my pennies* LOL
  • tweeter76 IAMSWITZERLAND-1/09
    I agree! Can you imagine what the world of Twi would be like w/out him?
  • Oh heck no! it just wouldn't be the same!
  • tweeter76 IAMSWITZERLAND-1/09
    What are you still doing awake? LOL
  • I know I'm going to bed now I promise LOL

    Been emailing back and forth cos a certain email wasnt been delivered blady blady blah and I'm going to leave it now and try again tomorrow, though it now has me all worked up LOL gah stupid thing!
  • tweeter76 IAMSWITZERLAND-1/09
    Ok....talk to you tomorrow!
  • yep...between him, Tom Styrridge and Daniel Radcliffe the good old British isles is getting a reputation for hot and talented males....
  • honey_bee
    AGREED! I am now convinced I am living in the wrong part of the world. ;}
  • mlj (Team Pea Coat)
    I agree with you. He has a long career ahead of him if he desires and can be one of the "greats". His music can take him a long way as well. So much talent in that gorgeous body of his! His integrity and wit can take him anywhere he wants to go.
  • IndiesR
    Amen!
  • i love rob
    You said it!!!!! He is amazingly talented!!! I'm thrilled he didn't give up on acting!!!

    I'm so proud that he's my man!!!!! LMAO!!!
  • IndiesR
    LMAO! because you are my girl, I'm gonna let this "claim" slide. LOL
  • i love rob
    LOL!!!! Thanks!

    You know I'll ALWAYS share with you!!!! SMOOCHES!!!
  • IndiesR
    Smooches right back at you with a huge hug. :)
  • i love rob
    I feel like singing....

    Can you feel the love tonight????
  • IndiesR
    I feel it..i feel it! Looking forward to Friday and Saturday night...you, me, Rob and the tv. LOL
  • i love rob
    LOL!!! When someone reads your comment, they are going to get the wrong idea!!!! LMAO!!!

    We are going to be busy, busy girls this weekend!!!
  • IndiesR
    LMAO!
  • Kimberlina Dirty Pirate Hooker
    That's why you're so great i love rob, you like to share! deedee and robrocks won't share a thing!
  • i love rob
    LMAO!!!
  • I'm so happy he's your man too!!!
  • IndiesR
    Stop supporting her insanity! LOL
  • Kimberlina Dirty Pirate Hooker
    LOL!!!
  • but she's in love!!! lol

    Love makeS the world go round and in her case Rob makes her world go round in more ways than one!! lmao
  • IndiesR
    I know, I'll share Rob with her anyday! :)
  • rpattzgirl
    Well said-I'm a grandmother and also proud to admit that I love this man and, uh..am slightly obsessed!
  • IndiesR
    LOL. Rob is loved by all different age, race, etc, so be proud! I'm totally obsessed with him as well as his talents and support all he does. He's amazing and deserves his fans love and admiration! :)
  • pink_topaz06
    wow. i'm not shocked that a grandmother would be able to keep up with all these obsessions. LOL.. :))
  • rpattzgirl
    age is just a number...he's plastered all over my little grandma bedroom.
  • Meadow Girl
    Hey...I am not a grandmother but am a Mom of two boys who think i am crazy with my "twilight" obsession...doesn't seem to matter though!! I still log in about every 1/2 hr to see what is new..BTW enjoying the game of who replies first....very funny!!

    Well said rpattzgirl that "age is just a number"
  • pink_topaz06
    haha! makes me remembe the "cougar" issue some of us once discussed of. LOL. :))
  • Kimberlina Dirty Pirate Hooker
    I sure hope he does more comedy, he's so great at it!
  • pink_topaz06
    yeah. he's great at comedy.
    one proof is your pic. LOL. :))
  • Kimberlina Dirty Pirate Hooker
    Yes, I guess you can tell I love his comedy! He can come and make me laugh ALL day...and night!
  • rpattzgirl
    We're all so lucky he did not give up acting-it would have been a crime. Although, I would also love to hear more music because he is equally talented. More Rob in anything would be awesome-I'm just so glad that he's willing to take risks-a lot of actors don't and that's why Rob will continue to be a stand-out artist.
    How To Be is an amazing movie-can't wait to see what he does next, and looking forward to Little Ashes & (of couse) New Moon!
  • Rob_is_my_Kryptonite
    It is sad to think that he might have quit acting! My world would have been so empty! I am glad that he got back into acting. It would be a serious injustice if the whole world didn't get to see his natural born talent!
  • rachaelwsz
    He shouldn't quit really. He's got lots of talent in acting which shouldn't be wasted!
  • destined to be a cullen
    definitely! im so with you there! =)
  • AerosManders
    I am glad that he puts standards first. So many people could take the easy way out and do constant romantic comedies or horror movies that go nowhere (not trying to imply anything about the rest of the cast and they sudden urge to do horror movies). I am glad he thinks about what he wants and takes everything seriously. I dont ever see him compromising himself and I respect that about him.
  • honey_bee
    Bravo, Aeros! Well said. I admire him so much. :}
  • i love rob
    Well said!!!! *applauding*
  • OCDJenni
    I'm applauding too :)
  • IndiesR
    I agree with you. Happy to see he sets standards for himself.
  • Bad Vamp Lover!!!
    I'm so glad he got back into it too. I hope he never quits!!!!
  • pauline76
    me too!
  • Kimberlina Dirty Pirate Hooker
    2nd!! LOL!
  • Bad Vamp Lover!!!
    First
  • IndiesR
    Cut that out!! JK

    I'm just jealous, I want to be first! LOL
  • pink_topaz06
    haha.
    you can always try and ask Will if she's going to post a new one so you could be prepared. LOL. :))
  • IndiesR
    Nah, getting a "heads up" wont be fair. I'll just keep trying. :)
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