When he was only 16, Pattinson was discovered by a talent agent while performing in a neighborhood play.
“Pattinson went to the screening, only to learn his role had been cut, according toW Magazine.
“So I was quite glad I got cut in the end.”
Since it was the role that started his successful career, Pattinson fondly looks back on his decision.
“‘I really like that movie,” he toldThe HFPA In Conversationpodcast in 2019.
“I wouldn’t be acting professionally if it wasn’t for that movie.”
The British actor found himself unemployed for years after.
I’d say I went to Oxford, too.
I did it for years.
But it didn’t work when loads of English people started moving to Los Angeles.”
“I was like, ‘I’m done.
I can’t torture myself like this anymore.’
Then the next day, I got the ‘Twilight’ audition,” he toldThe HFPA In Conversationpodcast.
Pattinson played the iconic role ofEdward Cullenin five films.
