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The Batman’s Robert Pattinson responds to fan backlash

The Batman‘s Robert Pattinson is aware of what it is prefer to face the wrath of superhero followers, having beforehand been criticised for feedback he made concerning the Dark Knight.

Last 12 months, the actor – who will play the Caped Crusader in director Matt Reeves’ new movie – argued that Batman is not a superhero as a result of he would not have superpowers.

Cue outrage from Batfans.

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Now, Pattinson has responded to the backlash, admitting he nonetheless would not actually get followers’ aspect of the argument. After all, being mega wealthy and the world’s biggest detective is not fairly the identical as capturing lasers out of your eyes.

“I wasn’t educated about the subject,” he jokingly informed Time Out. “People obtained very indignant about it. It’s weird. I nonetheless cannot perceive the argument. OK, he is a superhero, I’m sorry!

“The subsequent headline, ‘Pattinson retracts – Batman is, actually, a superhero. He takes it again.'”

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Despite making gentle of the scenario, Pattinson actually does care about how his Batman might be acquired by followers.

“I’m only worried about if people like it when it’s done,” he stated. “Right now, people can think what they want.”

And he is positively not hiding his pleasure about donning the cowl and cape, calling it “the coolest thing ever”.

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Previously, the actor revealed he was making ready for the function by studying a complete bunch of comedian books. And in a later, mildly alarming announcement, he revealed his Batman voice will sound “kind of piratey”.

Just yesterday (January 27), Reeves confirmed that filming has formally began on The Batman, sharing a picture of a clapperboard on an expensive-looking leather-based chair that may solely belong in Wayne Manor.

The Batman has a launch date of June 25, 2021.