Robert Pattinson Confronts Critics of His Batman Body by Saying ‘I Worked Out Every F—ing Day,’ Reveals ‘The Batman 2’ Has 11 Weeks of Night Shoots
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- Robert Pattinson told GQ he installed a home gym and worked out every day, including twice a day at 3 a.m., to bulk up for “The Batman: Part II” after critics called his physique “underwhelming.”
- Robert Pattinson confirmed he will reprise Bruce Wayne/Batman in Matt Reeves’ sequel, which also features Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson.
- Robert Pattinson learned from a stunt coordinator that the sequel will include 11 weeks of night‑time shooting, though he has not yet received an official schedule.
- Robert Pattinson recalled that filming Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” was extremely exhausting, with crew members walking a 900‑foot mountain path daily in Sicily.
- GQ published the full “The Odyssey” summer cover story featuring Pattinson’s interview.
Why it matters: The 11‑week night‑shoot schedule for “The Batman: Part II” will raise production costs and fatigue risk, while Pattinson’s rigorous training aims to satisfy fan expectations for a more muscular Batman, potentially boosting box‑office returns.
