Robert Pattinson had just a few months to get into shape to play Bruce Wayne/Batman in The Batman, revealing some of his intriguing techniques.
The 35-year-old London native opened up about some of his fitness secrets for getting into Batman shape in a new interview with People.
The former Twilight heartthrob revealed one of his techniques was even limiting his sips of water to make his physique stand out that much more.
In shape: Robert Pattinson had just a few months to get into shape to play Bruce Wayne/Batman in The Batman, revealing some of his intriguing techniques
‘I had about three months before the movie started, and then you’re working out before and after work all the time,’ Pattinson revealed.
‘You just cut down and cut down and cut down before the couple of scenes with your shirt off, and you’re counting sips of water,’ the actor added.
The technique of counting water sips is used in amateur wrestling to cut down on weight, and by bodybuilders before a big show.
Workout: ‘I had about three months before the movie started, and then you’re working out before and after work all the time,’ Pattinson revealed
A Muscle & Fitness article recommends that, on the day of the show, a bodybuilder should just take, ‘minor sips’ of water before the prejudging, a technique Pattinson mirrored for his Batman look.
While he only had a few months to get into the right shape, he revealed that, ‘Shame is my biggest motivator, 100%.’
When Pattinson wasn’t shirtless in the movie, he was often in his iconic Batsuit, revealing that helped him connect to the character even more.
Shame: While he only had a few months to get into the right shape, he revealed that, ‘Shame is my biggest motivator, 100%’
‘It’s funny because you read the script and you spend loads of time trying to figure out, “How can I play this character who does these sort of audacious acts?” Pattinson began.
‘And the closer I got to the shoot I got more and more paranoid — you know, it feels ridiculous when you’re just sitting at home in a t-shirt — and then you put it on. It’s got an elemental power to it,’ he added.
He continued that, while wearing the suit, ‘People react to you differently, the crew reacts differently. Your entire world suddenly changes.’
World changes: He continued that, while wearing the suit, ‘People react to you differently, the crew reacts differently. Your entire world suddenly changes’
Audacious: ‘It’s funny because you read the script and you spend loads of time trying to figure out, “How can I play this character who does these sort of audacious acts?” Pattinson began
‘And then you kind of catch this glimpse in like, the subtle reflection or a shadow on the floor and you realize that the character’s just way bigger than you. It’s kind of like wearing a crown or something,’ Pattinson clarified.
The Batman opens in theaters March 4, with American critics raving about the superhero drama, which has an 87% “Fresh” rating from the Rotten Tomatoes critics.
The Batman is projected to have a big weekend at the box office as well, with Deadline projecting a global launch between $225 million and $240 million.
Rave reviews: The Batman opens in theaters March 4, with American critics raving about the superhero drama, which has an 87% “Fresh” rating from the Rotten Tomatoes critics
Global: The Batman is projected to have a big weekend at the box office as well, with Deadline projecting a global launch between $225 million and $240 million
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