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Title: Robert Pattinson on Twilight Backlash and the Challenges of Blockbuster Acting

Robert Pattinson, the former Twilight heartthrob turned Dark Knight, is tired of the endless Twilight talk. "Can't people just move on?" he likely mutters under his breath.

Title: Robert Pattinson on Twilight Backlash and the Challenges of Blockbuster Acting

Dive back into the world of Twilight once more, if only because it refuses to fade away. Robert Pattinson, now known for his turn as Batman and his upcoming role in Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17, recently reflected on the Twilight madness with GQ Spain. His take? The Twilight fandom's enduring popularity is quite extraordinary, reminiscent of the K-pop and K-drama phenomenon that gripped Western teens.

"It's a fascinating phenomenon," Pattinson mused, "I can't believe it's still relevant. I think it's resurgence is due to these sorts of interests like in Korea, but then it was seduced Western teens. I like to believe Twilight's cultural relevance is because they're very old [movies]."

And for those still lamenting Twilight's imprint on the vampire genre, Pattinson has a message: "I love that people keep telling me, 'Man, Twilight ruined the vampire genre.' Are you still stuck on that shit? How can you be sad about something that happened almost 20 years ago? It's crazy."

Over the years, Pattinson has had a complex relationship with the series, even going so far as to call Twilight's narrative "pretty weird" during a 2019 Variety interview. However, he's found success beyond the heartthrob lead, embracing roles in art house films before stepping back into the limelight with Batman and Mickey 17.

In the latter film, a dystopian sci-fi black comedy, Pattinson plays various versions of the character Mickey, a position he seems more comfortable with. As he told GQ Spain, "Bong Joon Ho is probably one of five directors in the world who can direct a film of such an enormous caliber and turn it into something idiosyncratic, unique, and interesting."

Pattinson went on to discuss his fascination with dystopian films and how the post-apocalyptic narrative has regained prominence. "Honestly, I don't think the world has changed too much. It's good that humanity leans towards collective thought. It's rare to work in an industry that's founded on storytelling because you can see how people think of themselves and about culture."

He concludes, "It's rare to work on a project like this. Out of nowhere, the post-apocalyptic was the conversation. I think we've passed that era, but not because we now live in a dystopia and need to talk about other things to distract ourselves."

Now, venture into the future, eagerly anticipating the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases or staying updated on the DC Universe's plans for film and television. And don't forget about Doctor Who, the timeless adventure that endures, much like the enduring popularity of Twilight.

"In the future, we can expect advancements in technology to influence our entertainment, potentially leading to new Twilight-like phenomena as seen in the K-pop and K-drama craze."

"As IO9 reported, movies like Twilight continue to inspire creators, with upcoming adaptations and sequels showcasing how timeless stories can endure through various technological mediums, like streaming services and virtual reality."

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