Robert Pattinson was 22 years old when he played the role of Edward Cullen in the first Twilight movie, which was released in 2008.
Prior to being cast in the Twilight series, Robert Pattinson had been working as an actor for several years, primarily in television and small film roles in the UK. He had appeared in a number of British TV shows such as "The Haunted Airman", "Ring of the Nibelungs", and "The Bad Mother's Handbook".
In 2005, he had a small but memorable role as Cedric Diggory in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire". This was his first major film role and helped him gain recognition in the film industry.
After the release of the Twilight movie in 2008, Robert Pattinson became a household name and his career took off. He went on to star in all five Twilight movies, as well as a number of other high-profile films such as "Water for Elephants", "Cosmopolis", and "The Lost City of Z".
What is Twilight about?
Twilight is a romantic fantasy movie series based on the popular book series of the same name by Stephenie Meyer. The story follows the relationship between Bella Swan, a teenage girl who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington, and Edward Cullen, a mysterious and attractive vampire who attends the same high school.
As Bella and Edward's relationship grows, they must navigate the challenges of their unconventional romance, including Edward's struggle to resist his natural vampire instincts to drink Bella's blood and the danger posed by other vampires who see Bella as a potential victim. The series also explores themes of love, loyalty, family, and the struggle to balance personal desires with the greater good.
What is Robert Pattinson's role in Twilight?
Robert Pattinson plays the role of Edward Cullen in the Twilight movie series. Edward is a vampire who is over a hundred years old, but has the appearance and mannerisms of a 17-year-old boy. He is initially intrigued by Bella Swan's scent and is drawn to her, but also struggles with his attraction to her as he knows that being around Swan puts her in danger.
Throughout the series, Edward is portrayed as intelligent, brooding, and fiercely protective of Bella, and their relationship is a central focus of the story. Pattinson's portrayal of Edward was widely praised and helped to make him a household name.
Who are the other main cast in Twilight?
The other main cast members in the Twilight movie series include:
Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan: The protagonist of the series, Bella is a teenage girl who moves to Forks, Washington and falls in love with Edward Cullen.
Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black: Jacob is a friend of Bella's who later becomes a werewolf and develops feelings for her.
Billy Burke as Charlie Swan: Bella's father and the chief of police in Forks.
Peter Facinelli as Carlisle Cullen: Edward's adoptive father, who is also a doctor and has been a vampire for several centuries.
Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen: Edward's adoptive mother, who is warm and nurturing towards her family.
Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen: Edward's adoptive sister, who has the ability to see the future.
Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale: Edward's adoptive brother, who has the ability to manipulate emotions.
Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale: Edward's adoptive sister, who is initially resentful towards Bella but later becomes more accepting.
These actors and their characters play key roles in the story and help to bring the world of Twilight to life on screen.
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