Robert Pattinson speaks up on ‘insidious’ physique requirements for males in Hollywood: ‘Ate nothing however potatoes for 2 weeks’

After touchdown the function in The Batman (2022), Robert Pattinson resisted the urge to work out and get a ripped physique for the half. The actor, who broke by way of as a youngster in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Hearth (2005) as Cedric Diggory, spoke in a brand new interview in regards to the fixed pressures males face in Hollywood to look a sure method. He shared that he went by way of many various diets to drop some weight and maintain in form for movie roles. (Additionally: Mickey 17 teaser: Robert Pattinson’s first look in Bong Joon Ho movie is out and it’s chilling. Watch)

Becoming a member of The Twilight Saga movies as vampire Edward Cullen after the Harry Potter franchise bought Robert extra fame and extra movie roles, however the actor shared that he is uncomfortable with being labelled as a intercourse image. He went on to say that it was embarrassing answering questions on his exercises as there’ll all the time be somebody in higher form than him. Robert took over the function of Bruce Wayne aka The Batman from actor Ben Affleck who performed the superhero earlier than him.

In an interview with ES journal for his or her cowl this month, Robert shared how watching his meals consumption and sustaining his physique took a toll on him. He mentioned, “Even if you’re just watching your calorie intake, it’s extraordinarily addictive — and you don’t quite realize how insidious it is until it’s too late.” The actor went on to say that he tried each fad he might consider, every little thing besides consistency.

Robert added, “I once ate nothing but potatoes for two weeks, as a detox. Just boiled potatoes and Himalayan pink salt. Apparently, it’s a cleanse… you definitely lose weight.” He can even return for The Batman sequel which was introduced in April 2022. Director Matt has been engaged on the script with author Mattson Tomlin. No different solid member has been introduced as but.

The actor is at the moment engaged on Bong Joon-ho’s sci-fi movie Mickey 17 which is ready for launch in March 2024. The Hollywood movie is an adaptation based mostly on Edward Ashton’s dystopian sci-fi novel Mickey7. The actor has a double function whereby he performs two variations of himself as clones who should work collectively.