The release of ‘Twilight’ in 2008 transformed Robert Pattinson’s career, catapulting him to fame and making him one of the biggest stars in the film industry.
However, the actor has acknowledged that some of his past decisions, particularly having turned down auditions for iconic projects, have left a mark on his professional career.
Among the missed opportunities, Pattinson sadly mentioned his decision not to audition for ‘There Will Be Blood’, the acclaimed film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
A decision that still weighs on Robert’s conscience
The actor confessed that the script for this film was, in his opinion, “the best script in history.” Although it is unclear whether he would have gotten the role that Paul Dano ultimately played, his lack of courage to show up for the audition is something he still regrets.
Additionally, Pattinson also missed the opportunity to participate in ‘The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford’, a western directed by Andrew Dominik featuring Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck. In this case, the actor admitted that he did not feel capable of attending the audition, which made him lose a valuable chance in his film career.
Interestingly, the project that Pattinson premiered in 2007 was ‘The Bad Mother’s Handbook’, a telefilm that gave him a supporting role, overshadowed by the presence of the main star, Catherine Tate.
To date, Pattinson has not worked with either Paul Thomas Anderson or Andrew Dominik, highlighting the magnitude of the opportunities he missed, which could be considered a once-in-a-lifetime chance. These decisions have led the actor to reflect on his journey and what could have been if he had taken different paths in his career.