Robert interview with EPA Spain : “People will see me as an ordinary person”

Robert interview with EPA Spain : “People will see me as an ordinary person”

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“People will see me as an ordinary person.” says Robert Pattinson

By Agencia EFE – 28/06/2010

Los Angeles ( USA), June 29 ( EFE ).- A year and a half after the release of “Twilight”, the madness surrounding the protagonist of the saga, Robert Pattinson, has been lowered to ensure a breathable atmosphere, though now rebound with the world premiere of “Eclipse”, the third installment.

At 24 years this Londonite is aware of his status as an idol of the masses and teen heartthrob among the sector, even at short distances he is distinguished by his simplicity, education and easy going nature, virtues that don’t always accompany big movie stars.

“The people, through contact with the press, start seeing me and treating me as an ordinary person.” said the world’s most famous young “vampire”, Edward Cullen, during a meeting with a small group of media, including Efe.

But getting there has not been easy. Pattinson recalls the “fan phenomenon” of Stephenie Meyer ‘s novels as somewhat exaggerated, especially when it released the first part of the film franchise, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, in November 2008.

“The crowd went crazy Everyone called me Edward. You could see in their eyes they were looking at me as the character. It scared me a little. But luckily things have changed. I find it all easier now and I enjoy it more. It was insanity before,” said the Briton.

A year later came the second part, “New Moon ” by Chris Weitz. Between the two, the films grossed more than $1,100 million U.S. at the box office worldwide . But money is not everything for the actor.

“Making a film just for the money is meaningless,” said the actor, who in recent years has not hesitated to engage in independent films as “Little Ashes”, in which he portrayed the Spanish painter Salvador Dali.

And he continues to do similar work, since it is more comfortable, in films where the weight of the project does not fall solely on his shoulders. This is the case of “Water for Elephants ” with Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz.

“Now I’m at an early stage of my career and I prefer roles that make sense to me. It’s exciting,” he admitted. “Working with these actors, which are much bigger than me and already attract a certain audience, it’s great. I prefer it that way and I find it easier,” he added.

But for now his attention falls on “Eclipse”, directed by David Slade.

The film is about the love story between Edward and Bella (Kristen Stewart) and how to live facing the threat of an army of bloodthirsty vampires neophytes and the alliance between the Quileute wolves and vampires clan of the Cullen family.

“So far Edward only had the problem of making the right decision regarding the girl. Now that they’re committed, this opens the door to a huge spectrum of emotions. He becomes more human and more fun and complex to interpret “Said Pattinson.

The actor will give life to this character in two films in which they split “Breaking Dawn.”

“The more you play a role, the more afraid you have to repeat and it becomes boring, “he acknowledged. “We must continue to discover new things in the material, and for a character who does not age or change physically, it is quite difficult, ” said Pattinson, a regular face in the tabloids.

Rumors about the alleged relationship with Stewart is the big trigger. “Anything you say is the subject of sensational headlines and used as nonsense,” he analyzed .

However, Pattinson is commited to maintaining a normal life within the limits that fame requires. “I can travel without being recognized, unless I need an ego boost,” said the guy who passes for the new James Dean for a new generation.

“I guess it’s because we have similar hair,” he said, laughing. “I’ll take that as a compliment, but no one is the new one. The industry has changed much and there is no big stars. It is impossible for you,” concluded the actor who sees himself as “very simple”.

“I do not spend much money. I see buying cars with my salary ridiculous. I do not like buying clothes, in fact I do not mind wearing the same ones every day. But I like old guitars. I bought two really nice ones,” he concluded.

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