LONDON – British actor Robert Pattinson has opened up about the joys of fatherhood, revealing that becoming a dad has made life “more fun.”
The 38-year-old, who welcomed his first child with singer Suki Waterhouse in March, shared his reflections at the London premiere of his latest film, Mickey 17.
Speaking to BBC News on the red carpet, Pattinson admitted he initially expected fatherhood to make him “less danger-prone” but instead found it to be a source of joy.
“If someone told me I was going to die in a week, I’d be like, ‘What? I want to spend some more time with my kid,’” he said, before laughing and acknowledging the weight of his statement.
Pattinson stars in Mickey 17, a dark sci-fi film from acclaimed Parasite director Bong Joon-ho. Adapted from Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel Mickey 7, the story follows a financially struggling man who becomes an “expendable” crew member on a perilous mission to colonize an ice world. Each time he dies, he is cloned with his memories intact, raising deep existential questions about mortality and identity.
At the world premiere in Leicester Square, Pattinson was met with an enthusiastic reception, particularly from longtime fans. Many had waited for hours in near-freezing temperatures, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Twilight and Batman star.
Among them were Mia, 23, and Ellie, 22, who declared their loyalty to Pattinson over the years. Another fan, Jia, held up a neon sign that read, “I love you R-Patz,” a nod to the nickname that has followed the actor for over a decade.
Reflecting on his career, Pattinson acknowledged the lasting impact of Twilight, the saga that propelled him to global fame.
“I think every part is hopefully still a part of you,” he said. “It’s insane to me that people still talk about it. I mean, Twilight was a long time ago. And the fact that people are still talking about it means we did something right.”
Bong Joon-ho Returns with Sci-Fi Thriller
Mickey 17 marks the highly anticipated return of Bong Joon-ho, the visionary behind Parasite, which made history in 2019 as the first non-English-language film to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
The South Korean filmmaker expressed excitement about his latest project, calling the cast “incredible” and emphasizing the film’s central message: “Whether it’s the future or going into outer space, humans must live genuinely human lives.”
The star-studded cast also includes Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette, Steven Yeun, and Naomi Ackie. Ruffalo praised Bong’s directorial brilliance, calling him “one of the greatest auteurs living today.” Collette echoed the sentiment, saying she was “still pinching herself” over the opportunity to work with the filmmaker.
Pattinson Embraces His Nickname and Viral Accent
Beyond the film’s concept, Pattinson’s voice in Mickey 17 has sparked online discussions, with fans noting its distinctiveness.
The actor admitted he wasn’t entirely sure what influenced his accent in the film, jokingly attributing it to “cartoons and an Englishman attempting an American accent with no Americans around.”
As he worked the red carpet, fans repeatedly called out “R-Patz,” a nickname he once detested. However, he appears to have made peace with it. “I think the older you get, you can call me whatever you want. It’s fine,” he laughed.
Mickey 17 is set to hit cinemas worldwide later this year, marking another bold step in Pattinson’s diverse and ever-evolving career.
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