“It’s been a real ride”: Robert Pattinson is Facing a Difficult Choice Between Fatherly Duties and Career, And That Could Make Him Relocate to Asia – Report
- Robert Pattinson’s upcoming film is a US-Korean collaboration titled ‘Mickey 17.’
- Due to career prospects in Korea, Pattinson may reportedly relocate there.
- After welcoming his baby daughter, balancing fatherhood and a busy career has become tough for him.
Robert Pattinson, known for his role in Twilight, might be at a turning point in his career. He could be trading Hollywood fame for exciting opportunities in South Korea, according to the source.
The actor, who recently became a dad to a baby girl with partner Suki Waterhouse, is balancing his new parenting role with the exciting opportunity to work in Asia. His upcoming film, the sci-fi adventure Mickey 17, is a US-Korean project that could lead to a big change in his life.
A New Frontier for Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson’s role in Mickey 17 has ignited his interest in the East Asian film scene. A source told Life & Style that with the U.S. movie industry struggling a bit, many top stars like Rob are exploring other markets, such as Asia, where it’s easier to get their projects produced. A source close to the actor revealed:
Rob went into Mickey 17 with a very positive attitude around the idea of working with a Korean director and a mostly Korean crew to craft a movie that could be as big a hit in the Far East as it is in the U.S.
The film, inspired by the popular novel Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton, is a collaboration between American and Korean teams. While the funding comes from the U.S., much of the behind-the-scenes work, including writing, directing, and producing, is led by Korean talent like Bong Joon-ho.
Pattinson plays an “expendable”—a replaceable worker on a mission to colonize an ice planet—who refuses to let his clone take over his role. While more plot details are a secret, the film also features Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. The tipster added:
It’s been a real ride for Rob and he’s had great support from Brad Pitt and the other Western producers involved, but the prize for Rob and his team is a real footprint in the red-hot Korean media marketplace.
With support from stars like Brad Pitt, the film is expected to do well in South Korea’s growing movie industry. Following the success of Parasite (directed by the same director), Hollywood is paying attention. Now, Warner Bros. (where Pattinson is currently signed) wants to make him a big name in South Korea.
Robert Pattinson Reportedly Might Move to South Korea Soon
Balancing his new role as a dad with his busy global career is tough for Pattinson. Rob and his partner Suki Waterhouse welcomed a baby girl in March. Since then, The Batman star has been very busy with his new family.
At a Dior Homme show, the 38-year-old said he couldn’t stay in Paris long because he needed to get back home for the baby. Sources hint that the English actor might struggle with separation anxiety because of his work in Korea. He might need to think about moving to balance his career and family life.
“She’s so cute […] And you know, I’m amazed by how quickly their personality comes. So even at three months I’m like ‘Oh… I can kinda see who she is already’” 🥹💞
More of Rob talking about his baby girl yesterday at the Dior show. He also mentioned he was heading back home… pic.twitter.com/oHhnfZAbrM
— Robert Pattinson Photos | Fansite (@pattinsonphotos) June 22, 2024
“Rob has landed on Korea as a place that could become a second home for him, Suki and their new family,” the source added. How well Mickey 17 does will be key to deciding what happens next.
Though Asia’s appeal is strong, Pattinson is sticking to his Hollywood roots. He’s working on a horror remake of Possession for Paramount and will return as Batman to the 2022 sequel.
Mickey 17 is set to release on 25 July, 2025!
