Will Robert Pattinson ever return as Edward Cullen in Twilight? the actor answers
Actor Robert Pattinson has hinted at his desire to reprise his iconic Edward Cullen role in ‘The Twilight Saga’. During a recent interview, the actor jokingly said that he wants to be 17 years old again.
Actor Robert Pattinson, best known for playing Edward Cullen in ‘The Twilight’ film series, has hinted that he is open to reprising the role of the immortal vampire. The actor’s comments came during a light-hearted lie detector segment,
The 39-year-old was promoting Lynne Ramsay’s upcoming film ‘Die My Love’ with Jennifer Lawrence. The exchange has drawn renewed attention from fans who are curious to see if a Twilight continuation might be possible.
during an interview with Vanity FairLawrence asked Pattinson directly if he would consider returning as Edward Cullen. Pattinson immediately responded, “Oh yes, definitely.” After this Lawrence expressed a little surprise at his answer. He said, “You probably shouldn’t return to your Twilight character.”
Pattinson said with a laugh, “It would be awesome. I enjoy taking roles from young actors. I want to be 17 again.” The polygraph examiner confirmed that Pattinson was telling the truth, despite the humorous tone of his comments.
There are currently no confirmed plans to continue the Twilight film franchise. However, the recent publication of author Stephenie Meyer’s ‘Midnight Sun’ – a retelling of the original novel from the perspective of Edward Cullen – has reignited conversations about a further adaptation.
The Twilight Saga remains a globally recognized franchise, and Pattinson’s portrayal of Edward Cullen is resonating with audiences. His openness to revisiting the character could contribute to ongoing discussions about the future direction of the property, especially in light of the renewed interest following ‘Midnight Sun’.
Even if a new Twilight project is announced, Pattinson’s availability could present a significant challenge. The actor is one of the busiest people in Hollywood, with a number of high-profile projects lined up for the coming years. In 2026 alone, he is set to appear in three films with Zendaya. These include ‘The Drama’ in April, Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ with Matt Damon and Tom Holland in July and ‘Dune 3’ in December.
Beyond those commitments, Pattinson will also reprise his role as Bruce Wayne in ‘The Batman Part II’. The film is scheduled for release on October 1, 2027.