Robert Pattinson Reveals He Nearly Quit Acting Amid COVID and Hollywood Strikes: ‘Started to Get a Little Worrying’

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In a recent disclosure, Robert Pattinson shared that he considered leaving his acting career during some of the toughest times, when the COVID-19 pandemic was sweeping across the globe, affecting millions of lives, and Hollywood creatives were engaged in strikes to assert their fair share in the industry.

Recently, Robert Pattinson shared with Vanity Fair his contemplation over his acting career, expressing concerns about the future direction of filmmaking. He described the industry as stagnant, feeling that an excessive number of young performers are displaying disdain.

Due to the lack of inspiring scripts, numerous actors expressed their annoyance, and he began to ponder over a rising sentiment that “nothing is exciting anymore.” This led him to question whether his enthusiasm for acting could sustain indefinitely.

In a recent statement, the star from the film “Remember Me” expressed that it’s puzzling given the past couple of years in the movie business, marked first by COVID-19 and then labor disputes. Many people have been predicting the demise of cinema, and they seemed quite persuasive in their arguments.

Pattinson reminisced, “I was on the verge of losing interest. It even became slightly concerning.

Nevertheless, Pattinson finds himself intrigued by an increasing number of captivating films and innovative paths being paved by budding filmmakers. He feels this trend signifies a shift in the industry and eagerly anticipates the upcoming cinematic season that promises to showcase daring projects, reigniting enthusiasm for motion pictures.

In recent months, the actor portraying Batman expressed, “There’s been an intense surge of highly ambitious films. It appears that the movies vying for Oscar nominations this year will be intriguing, and it seems there’s a fresh group of talented directors generating enthusiasm among viewers too.

Currently, Robert Pattinson is involved in numerous intriguing projects. For instance, he is set to appear in Bong Joon Ho’s upcoming sci-fi film Mickey 17, due for release in March 2025. He will also collaborate with Lynne Ramsay on Die, My Love, sharing the screen with Jennifer Lawrence. Moreover, he has a role in A24’s The Drama featuring Zendaya.

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2025-01-22 13:40