Actor Robert Pattinson shared his concerns about the state of cinema following the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent strikes, expressing how they raised doubts about the future of the industry.
“The last few years for the film industry, starting with Covid and then the strikes, everyone was constantly saying cinema is dying. And quite convincingly,” Pattinson told The Hollywood Reporter. “I was literally almost turned off. It actually started to get a little worrying.”
Renewed Hope for Cinema
Despite these challenges, Pattinson highlighted recent films that have reignited his optimism, mentioning the Norwegian film Armand, The Brutalist by his friend Brady Corbet, and Anora as examples of inspiring work.
“You can even see in terms of script,” he added, expressing hope that his upcoming sci-fi film ‘Mickey 17’ will release during a revitalized period of enthusiasm for cinema. “I don’t know what was going on really, what happened in the Saturn return or whatever it is, but now there are really cool parts everywhere.”
Career Reflections and Future Prospects
Pattinson, who gained global fame for his role in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2005, reflected on his career trajectory and hinted at potential retirement after completing Matt Reeves’ DC Comics trilogy.
“I could genuinely be retiring by the end of this trilogy,” he said. “In a million years, I didn’t think I’d still be doing this when I got my first job.”
Pattinson’s career continues to evolve, with his performances and project choices keeping him at the forefront of the industry.