Robert Pattinson became a household name for his portrayal of Edward Cullen in the Twilight movies.
However, he almost wasn’t cast over concerns he wasn’t attractive enough for the part. Yeah, we can’t believe it either! At the time, Robert had already established himself as an emerging talent in Hollywood with his portrayal of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter movies.
However, Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke revealed the shocking concerns about the actor’s appearance, which almost cost him the role.
Thankfully, the studio saw reason and agreed to cast Robert in the part. He played the lead, sparkling vampire in the blockbuster adaptations of author Stephenie Meyer‘s beloved novels.
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