True Or False: "Twilight" Actor Robert Pattinson To Step Into Ben Afflect's Shoe As New Batman?

Rumor has been floating that Robert Pattinson is all set to play DC's superhero film The Batman which is scheduled to hit the cinema on June 25, 2021. According to Variety's report, the 33-year-old actor is in discussion to play the role in Matt Reeves' upcoming film.

Earlier, Ben Affleck reportedly pulled out from the project in January while the principal photography of the film is expected to begin this Summer. Even the negotiation for the main lead role has not arrived at any conclusion, Robert Pattinson still considers as the top choice for the role. And if he could take the role, the Twilight actor will be the second-youngest actor who ever stars Batman in the silver screen. The youngest Batman is Christian Bale who appeared on Batman Begins in 2005.

Talking about Ben Affleck, he first appeared in DC Extended Universe as Caped Crusader in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016 and then Justice League in 2017.

Matt Reeves has been given plenty of time to develop the DC iconic film as perfect as he could. Last Warner Bros's installment Batman vs Superman and Justice League was a disaster at the box office so they are expecting new actor will breathe a new life to the franchise.

Meanwhile, Robert Pattinson is gearing up for another film with Warner Bros: A new Christopher Nolan's film which has Joh David Washington joining the cast.

In 2019, Robert Pattinson has 4 projects which go on the floor that is High Life, The Lighthouse, The King and Waiting for the Barbarians. The Lighthouse will be premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this weekend.

The 33-year-old British actor is best known for his character as Edward Cullen in Twilight series.