Kristen Stewart’s Witty Batman Remark Sparks Twilight Buzz
Kristen Stewart’s playful Batman comment in a recent interview reignites talk of a Twilight reunion and her ambitions behind the camera. Discover what she had to say about Robert Pattinson and her directorial plans.
During a recent Carversations chat with Suzie Riemer, Kristen Stewart found herself reflecting on her first full-length directorial project, The Chronology of Water. The conversation soon veered towards her earlier musings about helming a fresh take on Twilight. Yet, it was Riemer’s suggestion that Stewart should take on the role of Robin in a Batman film that truly set the tone for a memorable exchange.
Stewart, never one to miss a clever turn of phrase, quipped, “Maybe I should play Rob in Batman.” The joke, a neat play on words, alluded to her former Twilight co-star and ex-partner, Robert Pattinson, who currently dons the cape as Gotham’s brooding vigilante. Rather than Robin, Stewart’s jest suggested she might as well step into the lead role itself.
Could Stewart and Pattinson Share the Screen Again?
Speculation about a possible on-screen reunion between Stewart and Pattinson in the next Batman instalment has been swirling among fans. James Gunn, however, was quick to pour cold water on the idea of Robin appearing in The Batman: Part II, noting that only a select few had even seen the script. Still, the notion of Stewart joining the cast, perhaps as a female Robin, remains a tantalising prospect for some.
While Robin is traditionally portrayed as a young man, the comics have occasionally introduced female versions, such as Carrie Kelley in the Elseworlds stories. Should director Matt Reeves ever decide to explore this angle, Stewart’s involvement would certainly be a talking point. The only snag? Both actors are of a similar age, which doesn’t quite fit the usual dynamic between Batman and his sidekick. Even so, the idea of a young woman taking up the Robin mantle is one that could shake up the established order.
Stewart Eyes a Return to Twilight—This Time as Director
In a separate interview, Stewart was asked whether she’d consider revisiting Twilight, not as an actor, but as a director. She admitted a fondness for the original films, though she felt the directors at the time may not have fully grasped the scale of what they were creating. Her response was characteristically candid:
Imagine if we had like a huge budget and a bunch of love and support. I would love to readapt. Yeah, sure. I’ll do the remake. I’m doing it. I’m committed.
Though the comment was made off the cuff, the prospect of Stewart reimagining the saga she once starred in is an intriguing one. It raises questions about how she might reinterpret the characters she and Pattinson made famous, as well as the rest of the ensemble.
Twilight’s Legacy and Stewart’s Next Steps
The Twilight series, for all its polarising reception, remains a cultural touchstone. The films’ ratings have ranged from middling to modest, with the original earning a 5.3 on IMDb and a 48% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, while the sequels hover in similar territory. Yet, the franchise’s enduring popularity is hard to ignore.
With all the Twilight films and the latest Batman currently available to stream, fans are left to ponder whether they’d prefer to see Stewart return to the world of vampires and werewolves as a director, or continue forging her own path with projects like The Chronology of Water. Either way, her recent remarks have certainly set tongues wagging once more.