Robert Pattinson, who will play the Caped Crusader in Matt Reeves' upcoming The Batman film, revealed some key insights about his take on the iconic comic book character, and what excites him about the role.

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In an interview with the New York Times, Pattinson admits that he would prefer not to play a straightforward good guy because "the most fun part of doing movies is that you can explore the more grotesque or naughty sides of your psyche in a somewhat safe environment." Following up on Pattinson's comment, the NYT noted, "You were saying earlier that we should be skeptical of any actor who wants to play the hero, and yet here you are playing Batman.""Batman’s not a hero, though," Pattinson told NYT. "He’s a complicated character. I don’t think I could ever play a real hero — there’s always got to be something a little bit wrong. I think it’s because one of my eyes is smaller than the other one."When Pattinson was asked about what excited him about playing Batman, the London-born actor acknowledged that he loves Reeves as a director, but also went into more detail about what fascinates him concerning Batman. "...It's a dope character," Pattinson explained. "[Batman's] morality is a little bit off. He’s not the golden boy, unlike almost every other comic-book character. There is a simplicity to his worldview, but where it sits is strange, which allows you to have more scope with the character."

For more on The Batman, be sure to check out our reaction to Paul Dano's casting as The Riddler in the video below, plus get the details on Zoe Kravitz being cast as Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman) in the film

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The Batman will be released in theaters June 25, 2021.

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