People.com’s article about Water For Elephants
Oliver Jones from People says some wonderful things about Rob – not that we didn’t already know it:
“For Robert Pattinson, it was the elephant that sealed the deal.
The Twilight star, 24, was on the fence about taking the role of Jacob, a veterinary student who joins a traveling circus in the upcoming Depression-era romantic drama Water for Elephants – until the actor met Tai, his 42-year-old, nearly 9000-lb. costar.
“Rob was non-committal until he saw the elephant,” recalls the film’s animal coordinator Paul ‘Sled’ Reynolds. “After he met Tai, he knew he wanted to do this movie. He absolutely adored that elephant.”
PEOPLE has a first look at some of the film’s rich images – and Pattinson’s near smooch with Tai.
The adaptation of Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, which arrives in theaters on April 22, tells the story of a love triangle that develops between Jacob, Reese Witherspoon’s Marlena, who is the show’s bottle-blonde star performer, and her husband August, the circus’s abusive ringleader, played by Oscar-winning Inglourious Basterds star Christoph Waltz.
Chemistry Lesson
While it was important to the filmmakers that Pattinson bond with Tai, their chief concern was making sure sparks flew between him and Witherspoon, 34.
“I saw early on that those two had a real on-screen chemistry,” the film’s director Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend) tells PEOPLE. “There was just this thing that happens between the two of them when they are together as those two characters that was very exciting.”
A Sensitive Guy
Lawrence became convinced that Pattinson could pull off the challenging role of Jacob shortly after a meeting with the British heartthrob to discuss the part.
“When I sat down with Rob, I found that despite his success, there was a real sense of humility with him,” says Lawrence. “I found that he was kind of uncomfortable in his own skin, and maybe even uncomfortable with everything that was happening to him. Rob is a very sensitive guy who very much loves animals.”
Adds Lawrence, “I found that, wow, this guy kind of already is Jacob.”
For more about Water for Elephants and exclusive pictures from the movie, pick up this week’s PEOPLE magazine.”
Thanks to Sare for the tip about Oliver Jones‘ tweet yesterday that his article would be online.
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thanks Maria for this its been shor that Robert is the only one who can play this part and he love his work u know how he care about everthing i cant wait to see Robert as Jaceb
Carmel
Aaawwww. I feel all mushy inside.
Could he be any more perfect?
Michelle
Awww I cannot wait to see Rob scenes with Tai. They’re just too adorable for words together. Thanks so much for sharing this lovely article with us Maria – loved reading it 😀 Rob is going to be absolutely perfect as Jacob – stating obvious I know.
LTavares2010
“Rob is a very sensitive guy who very much loves animals.”
“I found that, wow, this guy kind of already is Jacob.”
I love these thoughts of Mr. Lawrence about Rob. He is a Brittish heartthrob but he is so much more than this too, he is a charismatic star who is always concerned with working to be a better actor than he already is. Although we are already at 21st century, unhappily there are people out there who still think that an actor can not be handsome, sexy and talented at the same time.
The article seems to be very good. I am going to buy the mag to read it entirely.
Cindy
This is just fabulous! Thanks for posting Maria ox
Martha M
@caRmel I’m all mush too, and no he couldn’t be more perfect for this role. He is perfect.
Caro
There doesnt seem to be anyone who has anything bad to say about Rob
ephie
I am all mushy inside too girls. I always love it when he gets the recognition from his directors. And I know I’ve said it before but I need to say it again – every time I think I cannot love him more something like this appears to prove me wrong…Francis Lawrence said “I found that despite his success, there was a real sense of humility with him”. That’s what makes Rob so special.
I was not able to get to my computer yesterday so let me wish all of you here a
VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR – may it be filled with happiness and lots of Rob goodness. To Maria, Michelle and Vertigo I wish you all the very best for 2011. Thank you once again for all your hard work – you guys are “amazeballs”. I look forward to another Rob-filled year with you guys at the helm of this amazing blog. xoxoxoxo
Maria
Thanks @ephie hahaha “amazeballs” is going to be our word for 2011 – I can’t remember who first used it in a comment on our site – but we loved it. We also love the fact that you all respect Rob in the same way that we do. He is so gracious and giving to his fans – he really deserves the respect we all give him.
Roll on 2011!
Vertigo
awww … Rob’s take on that meeting. “The best day of my life. Beautiful, beautiful day”.
I love that he waits for a deep connection before making that commitment.
ephie
Yep roll on 2011 indeed!!!
You guys are amazeballs, it’s true…
You are so right Vertigo about the deep connection. He is truly special and so responsible about his work.
Cindy
ITA@ Everyone’s comments. Rob does not choose his acting jobs on a whim .And his connection with Tai just proves my long held belief that animals can sense what kind of a person you are.
Vertigo
It’s true Cindy, animals have a sense and it looks like Tai absolutely adores Rob. Who can blame her, elephants are so so switched on.
Michelle
So so true Cindy & Vertigo – animals can tell what kind of person you are & when you adore them. Have always believed that & Tai just proves it with Rob. Oh how I cannot wait to see them on the big screen together.
Vertigo
Their chemistry will be amazing …
Vicky
You ladies have said it all!!! You can see the connection between Rob and Tai in the gorgeous pics. A very special bond indeed!!!! What else can I say, Rob is most certainly a very special human being and deserves every good thing that comes his way!! Thanks Maria.
Sare
I’m just eating up everything Water for Elephants at the moment. Dare i say I’m looking more forward to it, than any other of his films this year.