Actor Robert Pattinson is a frontrunner for the role of Batman in DC's next movie which is being helmed by Matt Reeves. The film has been one of the most-talked-about projects ever since actor Ben Affleck exit the franchise. There has been a lot of excitement among fans about the casting of the new Batman, especially since Reeves has suggested that they were looking to tap into the story of a younger Batman. The caped crusader has been one of the most iconic DC superheroes and after the likes of Christian Bale and Ben Affleck taking on to these roles, the new film may now have Robert Pattinson.Robert Pattinson as Batman: Twitterati Support DC's Decision, Say Move Over His Twilight Days

The English actor is popular for his role as Edward Cullen, a vampire in the famed Twilight series. Before that, Pattinson played the iconic Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter franchise. Although, the actor has been a part of some great films that the audience may have missed seeing him in. Fans of the star have been defending his casting on Twitter, asking people to see his career beyond the Twilight series.

Here's looking at Robert Pattinson's five other works that are impressive:

1. Damsel

Robert Pattinson starred in Damsel, written and directed by David and Nathan Zellner, starred him in the role of Samuel Alabaster, an affluent pioneer, who ventures across the American frontier to marry the love of his life. The film was an American western comedy that won Pattinson a lot of praises for his unusual role.

2. The Lost City Of Z

The Lost City Of Z was an American biographical adventure drama film written and directed by James Gray, based on the 2009 book of the same name. The film won Robert Pattinson great praises for his role as a fellow explorer alongside Charlie Hunnam's Fawcett. The film received recognition for its visual appeal and the performances by the lead cast.

3. Cosmopolis

Cosmopolis is a drama-thriller film written, produced, and directed by David Cronenberg and starring Robert Pattinson in the lead. The film premiered at Cannes Film Festival in 2012 and received mixed reviews although it wa Pattinson's performance in the film that took everyone by surprise. Variety mentioned in their review, " Pattinson's excellent performance reps an indispensable asset." Batman: Robert Pattinson to Succeed Ben Affleck as the Caped Crusader in DC's Next

4. High Life

When it comes to genres, Pattinson has played around a lot. High Life is a 2018 film which was a horror science fiction. The film focused on a group of criminals who travel on a spaceship towards a black hole while taking part in scientific experiments. Rotten Tomatoes called it, "High Life is as visually arresting as it is challenging."

5. Good Time

Good Time is an American crime drama that starred Pattinson in the role of Connie Nikas, a bank robber on the run. The film received glowing reviews from the critics and New Yorker even termed it an 'instant crime classic'.

These performances of Pattinson show that he is capable of much more than Twilight and may even turn out to be a good choice for the film after all.

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