Movies News Talk
Hold up, remember Jennifer Lawrence's super smooth audition for Bella Swan? Yeah, she actually auditioned for the lead role in the Twilight Saga back in the day! And who did she audition with? None other than Robert Pattinson. Sadly, the "Hunger Games" actress was swiftly rejected! That could have totally changed everything in the Twilight series, especially after she rose to fame as Katniss Everdeen. Maybe then, she'd have played a different role - the kind that wasn't trying to resist "franchise-ness". Either way, it was clearly a good thing, as both Pattinson and Lawrence found their own breakout moments!
Okay, back to what's going on now. These two mega-stars are going to team up in "Die, My Love" - a psychological thriller directed by the same Lynne Ramsay who directed Joaquin Phoenix in "You Were Never Really Here" and Tilda Swinton in the creepy "We Need to Talk About Kevin". Seriously, this is about as intense as it gets, and that's totally on brand for both Robert and Jennifer. "Die My Love", based on the novel by Ariana Harwicz, sounds more than exciting after what's been happening in their careers lately. It's an upgrade for both, no doubt!
"Die, My Love" focuses on a mother who's dealing with some real, hardcore mental challenges. Lawrence will be playing the mom in the middle of all this, and you'd be crazy to doubt she'll be good! But the juicy bit is Robert's role in the whole story - it's top-secret, and we can't help but speculate if he'll be playing her spouse! It might sound like a step back for Pattinson, especially after nailing a role in Matt Reeves' "The Batman," but let's face it - a big role is a big role. Maybe he's a dark, intense husband, maybe a detective, maybe something entirely different, but he's not playing Edward Cullen. Good for him.
Let's be honest, "Twilight" as a whole may be popular, but after its era, it hasn't exactly aged the best. Between Bella's decisions and some serious subplots that just didn't work, a Psychological Thriller directed by Ramsay sounds way more fitting for Lawrence and Pattinson right now. Their talent will shine! Plus, the "Twilight" era's already had some impact on Jennifer's career! The saga was so huge she even got cast as Katniss in "The Hunger Games" later - and I'm pretty sure the "Twilight" fandom would still be going strong! They sure have come a long way!
In a nutshell, "Die, My Love" seems like a total match for Pattinson's recent turn into "The Batman" era, as he continues to dabble in more darker roles with serious storylines like his role in "Good Time," "The Lighthouse", and "Mickey 17" which is coming out in 2025. These are far more engaging to a larger audience and not just a bunch of teen fans.
Speaking of a new vibe, Jennifer Lawrence's role in "Mother!" felt so strange and disturbing! She's totally capable of that, but she also had a comedy ("No Hard Feelings"), showing her range! These two, together? There's just nothing about it that doesn't scream captivating and complex.
We're still waiting to learn more about Robert's exact part, and everyone's curious as to how he and Jennifer's personalities will gel on screen. But from the moment production kicks off on "Die My Love", we can tell this is going to be big.
This might sound super obvious, but you could argue Pattinson's best films are not action or comedy (unless you consider his "Twilight" moments action). This movie screams 'more of his mature and gritty Movies, like the ones he's made lately', so it should work out fantastic! Both Pattinson and Lawrence already have plenty of big, impressive roles in Hollywood, so this duo makes complete sense to both serious film buffs and everyday viewers. Get ready for some big stuff, because we’ve got high hopes for “Die My Love”!