Speaking with Elle, the Water for Elephants star revealed his obvious disdain for the overwhelming media attention that comes with being known as Edward Cullen.
You know, when the whole thing dries up and there's hardly any paparazzi around -- I don't know, in 15 years or something -- I like the idea of just one paparazzo coming out and trying to get a picture, and I just beat the shit out of him. I mean -- out of nowhere -- when my picture's not even worth...and I've spent all my money, so you can't sue me!
Not that he's given that scenario much thought. As for the remainder of his career, Pattinson seems pretty at ease. Even if Water for Elephants and the upcoming David Cronenberg-directed adaptation of Don DeLillo's Cosmopolis don't hit, he's got a plan.
ELLE: Is your idea of hell to end up at age 45 posing with Twilighters at a comic book convention?
RP: I mean, that would be totally fine -- if I didn't have any responsibilities, if it didn't affect my career anymore. I did a couple of those after Harry Potter, when I was totally unemployed. You can have so much fun. There are so many weirdos there.
Translation: If this whole acting thing doesn't work out, expect to see RPatz slugging a paparazzo outside the San Diego Convention Center in 2026.
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