It would instantly be controversial, since his name is still associated with Twilight, but anyone who watched him in The Rover, The Lost City of Z, Water for Elephants or — especially — the acclaimed 2017 crime film Good Time — knows he’s not just Edward Cullen.
Still, Robert Pattinson would be an intriguing choice as younger Bruce Wayne/Batman.
No idea if there’s any truth to that rumor, but probably not.
Plus, the controversy could be good for marketing to build anticipation.
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