Robert Pattinson Reflects on Hollywood's Post-Pandemic Challenges and Revival

The actor nearly stepped away from acting due to uninspired scripts but sees hope in a new wave of ambitious films and directors.

Robert Pattinson revealed he almost quit acting after the COVID-19 pandemic and labor strikes left the film industry struggling with uninspired, 'studio-driven' projects.
The actor described a period where many in Hollywood believed 'cinema is dying,' leading him to question his career and the industry's future.
In recent months, Pattinson has noticed a resurgence of creativity, citing ambitious films like 'Armand,' 'The Brutalist,' and 'Anora' as examples of this shift.
He expressed optimism for his upcoming sci-fi film, 'Mickey 17,' directed by Bong Joon-ho, which is set to release in March 2025 and has already generated excitement among fans.
Pattinson is balancing major studio projects like 'Batman Part II' with indie films, including collaborations with directors Brady Corbet and Lynne Ramsay.