Robert Pattinson is getting ready to reprise his role as the iconic superhero in The Batman Part II while juggling the responsibilities of fatherhood. After taking some time off to raise his daughter with fiancée Suki Waterhouse, the actor is returning to the big screen with a new purpose.
Pattinson and Waterhouse welcomed their first child, a daughter, in March. Since becoming a father, the Tenet actor has changed his priorities. “As he approaches 40, Rob is finally transforming into the serious, responsible and reliable man everyone knew he always was,” a source tells Life & Style exclusively. Was present in it.”
The actor has been vocal about his new role as a father. During the Dior Homme menswear spring/summer 2025 show in June, he revealed that he would not be staying in Paris for long. “I had to come back for the baby,” he shared, adding that his daughter is “so sweet.”
As he prepares for the highly anticipated Batman sequel, Pattinson is also focusing on supporting his family. “Rob has been in this for a long time. He is taking his responsibility as a breadwinner seriously and he is planning his family’s future by taking control of his own destiny from now on,” the source said.
The actor’s commitment to his career has become stronger since becoming a parent. The insider said the old personality is gone, and when you’re working with Rob these days, you feel like you’re talking to a fully realized adult who has his family in a relationship. Focused on giving good life and doing so by making excellent films. ,
Pattinson’s fame skyrocketed at the age of 21 when he landed the role of Edward Cullen in the Twilight saga. The franchise, which began in 2008 and ended in 2012, brought him global recognition but also intense scrutiny. His relationship with co-star Kristen Stewart made headlines just like his acting career.
In a 2018 interview with Variety, he joked that he stopped progressing mentally when he started doing these films. However, he later looked back on that era with greater appreciation.
He told USA TODAY in 2019 that it’s good now that the mania is not so intense. He said that people come to him and leave with very good memories of it.
Pattinson’s portrayal of Batman in Matt Reeves’ 2022 film received critical acclaim, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return in The Batman Part II. The sequel, scheduled to be released in October 2026, will explore new dimensions of the character.
Director Matt Reeves recently shared some information about the film, saying that Bruce Wayne will face significant challenges. In an interview with Digital Spy on November 11, Reeves said that he found being Batman very difficult.
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