*Twirls*.  The Playlist spoke with Rob during the Cosmo junket and here’s what he apparently said about “The Rover”:
Catching up with Pattinson as he did press rounds for “Cosmopolis,” he filled us in on what we might expect from Michôd’s follow-up to his crime drama “Animal Kingdom.” Set to shoot next year, “The Rover” boasts some pretty big ideas behind its deceptively simple set up. “It’s a kind of a western,” Pattinson explained. “It’s very existential. It’s really interesting. I couldn’t really explain to you what it’s about but it’s sort of about how much pain can the world take and how much disgust and cruelty before love dies. I think that’s kind of what it’s about.” (Cronenberg, who was in the room, chimed in with: ” That sounds pretty heavy!”)
Pattinson will co-star in the film with Guy Pearce, with the near-future-set story centering on a man who journeys across the Australian outback to find his stolen car, which contains something invaluable to him. However, Pattinson admits that perhaps his description might be a little more highfalutin than the actual movie. “David Michôd’s going to read this and be like ‘What the fuck are you talking about? It’s a crime movie,’ ” he said with a laugh.
As for when “The Rover” is coming out, Pattinson admitted it is later than he originally wanted. “I wish it was shooting this fall,” he said. “I was supposed to be doing this movie this fall but that was pushed to after ‘The Rover,’ which is a good thing because it needs a ton of work. But I really wish I could move ‘The Rover’ up. I’ve got to find something else to do.”
Oh Rob subtle like a sledgehammer.
Thank you Maria for this post – sounds like Rob cannot wait and neither can we until he is in OZ. What an epic year it has been to date with Rob’s movies, his future definitely looks to be gold 🙂
The Rover *dances around the room* Rob really does sound so excited about this film which makes us even more excited 😀 So many wonderful things coming up for you Rob – SO thrilled for you. No one deserves it more. Thanks Maria.
Oh Rob! I think I have heard this line from you before ‘ I couldn’t really explain to you what it’s about’.
Seriously – I love his description. It sounds awesome and boundary pushing
Ok am I the only one reading that as he wants to push up ‘The Rover’ so he can come to Australia, meet me and marry me? Yes? Ok than back to my corner lol
Seriously love that he’s got all these movies he’s working on. Insanely proud to be his fan.
I’m complaining because it seems like ages and ages before we get to see him on screen again. Really can’t wait. Rob, we need you on screen in 2013 otherwise what are we going to do?
I love the “What the fuck are you talking about? It’s a crime movie” comment. Rob’s descriptions of his movies are always so much more interesting to try to decipher.
LOL Sare. Go back to your corner ~ NOW!
ps. Rob, a few of us wish you could bring “The Rover” forward, and make filming take twice as long as it’s scheduled.