We already know The Batman is going to look unlike any other Caped Crusader film based on what we’ve seen of the suit and Batmobile, but the latest thing that’s really sold us on Robert Pattinson’s take on the Dark Knight is his total commitment in not committing to properly training and following his workouts while production is on hiatus.
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In a totally wild GQ profile involving blowing up his microwave while making some disgusting pasta (more on this in a bit) and just a general vibe of “he’s definitely screwing with everyone,” Robert Pattinson did settle down enough to talk about how his workouts and training for The Batman are going. Specially, how well they’re not going.
Whereas previous Batman actors like Christian Bale and Ben Affleck got ridiculously jacked in order to fit the suit, Robert Pattinson is going in the opposite direction and outright just ignoring the workouts his studio-hired trainer set for him.
As for why’s not bothering to get in shape, R-Batz basically says it’s unrealistic and doesn’t want to be “part of the problem” in setting “a precedent” regarding body standards on film.
“I think if you’re working out all the time, you’re part of the problem. You set a precedent. No one was doing this in the ’70s. Even James Dean—he wasn’t exactly ripped.
“The one time they told me to take my shirt off, I think they told me to put it back on again.”
There is definitely a strong hint of “I’m too lazy to do any workouts” in Robert Pattinson’s answer as to why he isn’t training much for The Batman, but his DGAF attitude is actually quite refreshing.
We all know how Hollywood projects an unhealthy image when it comes to body standards and hearing a big-name actor like R-Batz go against the grain – and for Batman, a role that’s normally been associated with looking buff – is just really nice to hear.
Plus it also sounds like the Robert Pattinson version of Batman is going to be even wilder than we initially thought. His Bruce Wayne appears to be less of a jacked playboy who walks around shirtless and more of a trust fund weirdo who doesn’t take care of himself and is racked with self-hate. Now that sounds fantastic.
This chaotic energy Robert Pattinson is bringing to his Batman workouts goes beyond the film as he also has his very own DIY pasta recipe that’s absolutely disgusting. All you need to know is that it involves putting penne, sugar, water, cornflakes (yes), cheese, and any sauce into a microwave, and then topping it all off with a hamburger bun. Yeah.
Not giving a crap about working out and creating unholy pasta creations in his spare time? Yep, Robert Pattinson is goddamn perfect for Batman. Check out the rest of his GQ profile here because it is just a rollercoaster.
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