The Batman: Robert Pattinson has no idea how he got the role

During a recent interview, actor Robert Pattinson revealed that he’s unsure as to how he actually secured the role of Batman in Matt Reeves’ upcoming film.

It’s one of the most sought-after roles in Hollywood, and Robert Pattinson is the latest in a long line-up of actors to secure it. That role is, of course, none other than the Dark Knight himself: Batman.

Pattinson won out over Nicholas Hoult after the two reportedly had the-powers-that-be at Warner Bros. struggling to choose between them. However, in spite of his tenure as a well-respected actor, there was criticism over the choice from certain fans who couldn’t see past his years as vampire Edward Cullen in YA film franchise Twilight (which is, of course, a ridiculous reason to criticise an actor).

However, it appears that Pattinson himself was quite shocked to hear he landed the role. Esquire UK conducted a recent interview with him (and his The Lighthouse co-star Willem Dafoe) and he revealed that he was genuinely in disbelief that he won the role.

"“It’s kind of insane… I was so far away from ever thinking it was a realistic prospect. I literally do not understand how I’ve got it, at all.”"

Pattinson clearly doesn’t give himself enough credit. Not only is he a commercially successful star that will undoubtedly draw audiences (including potential new fans) to the movie theater, he’s also capable of delivering stunning leading performances – something we’ve seen him do in countless films such as Life and Good Times.