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Robert Pattinson Draws Twilight Parallel to His Role in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”
7/10/2026, 2:37:21 PM
Pattinson’s Comparison of Antinous to Jacob
In a recent interview with MTV UK, actor Robert Pattinson likened his portrayal of Antinous—a suitor competing for Penelope’s hand in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey”—to his earlier experience as Jacob Black in the “Twilight” franchise. Pattinson suggested that audiences will “root for him” and described Penelope’s indecision between suitors as reminiscent of the love-triangle dynamics that defined the vampire-werewolf saga.
Background: From Edward Cullen to Antinous
Pattinson first rose to fame in 2008 as Edward Cullen in “Twilight,” the Stephen Meyer-based series that also featured Taylor Lautner as werewolf Jacob Black. The saga spanned four films—*New Moon* (2009), *Eclipse* (2010), *Breaking Dawn — Part 1* (2011) and *Part 2* (2012). Nearly fifteen years later, Nolan’s “The Odyssey” reimagines Homer’s epic, following Odysseus (Matt Damon) on his decade-long return home after the Trojan War. The film’s ensemble includes Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, and many others. Pattinson’s Antinous is one of the principal suitors who seek to claim Odysseus’s throne while the hero is absent, positioning him as a direct antagonist to the returning king.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I think they will be rooting for him,” — Robert Pattinson, Actor
- “I keep comparing it—it’s kind of like Jacob in Twilight,” — Robert Pattinson, Actor
- “What The Odyssey is about — Penelope just can’t make her mind up between the two guys and I’m just trying to like help her make a decision. It’s like, ‘It’s fine. He’s dead, get over it.'” — Robert Pattinson, Actor
- “What The Odyssey is about — Penelope just can’t make her mind up between the two guys and I’m just trying to like help her make a decision. It’s like, ‘It’s fine. He’s dead, get over it.'” — Robert Pattinson, Actor
Media Perspective
The interview, published by Deadline, presents Pattinson’s personal framing of the narrative rather than an independent critique of the film. Consequently, his comments function as promotional sound-bites that align the new epic with the cultural memory of his earlier blockbuster role, offering a marketing angle rather than an evaluative review.
