Robert Pattinson talks Cosmopolis, Mission Blacklist & Queen Of the Desert
Twilight star Robert Pattinson spoke exclusively to MTV Live ahead of the USA release of Cosmopolis, his new film directed by David Cronenberg. Rob spoke in depth about shedding his inhibitions for the daring role as a jaded billionaire who’s life rapidly unravels as he travels across Manhattan in search of a haircut. He admitted that working with Cronenberg was the first time he ever felt like “a real actor”
Rob talked about the recent news that he will be playing T.E Lawrence in a new film Queen Of the Desert by director Werner Herzog , co-starring Naomi Watts. The Twilight Star confirmed that his next film will be The Rover with Animal Kingdom Director David Michôd. Fans may be startled to hear that Rob is actually really planning on filming his biopic of the man who caught Sadam Hussain - Mission Blacklist in Iraq.
Other hi-lights of the 30 minute chat included Rob discussing his recent passion for going to LAPD shooting ranges before calling himself a pussy for not being willing to have actual sex on screen in a Lars von Trier film. Rob also chatted about his English accent and confirmed he prefers Puppies to Kittens in the eternal battle of cuteness.