Robert Pattinson has recently addressed criticism regarding his physical condition for his portrayal of Batman in the film The Batman. The actor stated that he underwent a rigorous daily workout regimen, contradicting public perception fueled by his own past remarks.
Pattinson claims he exercised twice daily, often starting at 3 AM, during the production of The Batman. He attributes the public's questioning of his fitness to earlier interviews where he appeared to dismiss the importance of intense exercise for superhero roles, a statement he now labels an attempt to "sound cool."
The actor, who is slated to reprise his role in The Batman Part II, has reportedly installed a home gym at his Beverly Hills residence to facilitate his preparation for the upcoming sequel. Details regarding the filming schedule for The Batman Part II remain undisclosed, though Pattinson indicated he learned about the demanding nature of the production, including an "11 weeks of nights" schedule, from a stunt coordinator rather than official channels.
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This situation unfolds against the backdrop of a shifting landscape within the DC Extended Universe, with James Gunn spearheading a rebooted DC Universe. Pattinson's Batman will not feature in Gunn's new iteration, with a different actor expected to portray the character in future projects such as The Brave and the Bold. Nevertheless, Batman did appear in animated form in Creature Commandos, Episode 6, depicted overlooking Gotham City.
Pattinson's past comments about body image in Hollywood, including a reference to feeling pressure to develop a physique akin to Taylor Lautner's in the Twilight franchise, resurfaced amid the backlash. He acknowledged that his own attempts to appear nonchalant about fitness might have contributed to the perception that he wasn't taking his role seriously.
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