Noor Nanji, a culture reporter at London’s Leicester Square, recently spoke with British actor Robert Pattinson about how becoming a father has brought more joy and fun into his life. Pattinson, 38, and singer Suki Waterhouse, 33, welcomed their first child last March. Despite expecting to feel less prone to danger after becoming a dad, Pattinson shared that experiencing fatherhood has been a very joyful and fulfilling experience for him.
The actor is currently starring in the new film Mickey 17, directed by Bong Joon-ho, the acclaimed director of Parasite. The movie, based on the 2022 novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton, follows the story of a financially destitute man who signs up for a dangerous mission to colonize an ice world, where he is cloned every time he dies while retaining his memories. Although BBC News has not yet seen the film, production notes and online clips suggest that Mickey 17 explores profound themes of life, mortality, and memory.
At the world premiere of Mickey 17 in London’s Leicester Square, enthusiastic fans, primarily young female ones, eagerly awaited the arrival of Pattinson, known affectionately as “R-Patz.” The actor has garnered a loyal following after his roles in popular films like the Twilight series and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Despite his success in major blockbusters like The Batman and Tenet, Pattinson expressed his hope that each role he takes on continues to be a part of him, acknowledging the lasting impact of his earlier iconic characters.
Meanwhile, Bong Joon-ho, the writer and director of Mickey 17, is celebrated as one of South Korea’s most prominent filmmakers. His previous film, Parasite, made history by winning the Academy Award for Best Picture, marking a significant achievement for non-English-language cinema. Bong shared his excitement for Mickey 17 and praised the exceptional performances of the cast, including actors like Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette. With a positive outlook on the future of South Korean cinema, Bong emphasized the importance of storytelling rooted in genuine human experiences, a sentiment echoed by the film’s message
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