Robert Pattinson The Devil All the Time Releasing later this year

As we have previously posted, rumours surfaced earlier this year that The Devil All the Time may premiere at Cannes and have a 15 May 2020 release on Netflix. As we fast approach 15 May 2020, it is obvious that that release date will not eventuate. Netflix are yet to release a trailer for the film. According to a recent interview with one of Rob’s costars, Jason Collett, who portrays Gary Matthew Bryson, in 5 Things To Do Today:

Breakout movie star Jason Collett will be appearing in the upcoming star-packed gothic noir drama THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME opposite Tom Holland, Haley Bennett, Robert Pattison, Bill Skarsgård, Jason Clarke and Riley Keough, written and directed by Antonio Campos (THE SINNER), premiering on Netflix later this year [My emphasis].

COVID-19 has caused a large number of release dates to be delayed. It may make more sense to release the film in the latter part of the year. Remember some countries will also have a “limited theatrical release“. According to Netflix Life:

It has long been anticipated that The Devil All the Time would arrive on Netflix in mid-May with a May 15 premiere date attached to the film. However, the long-speculated release date for the film was disproved when it was missing from Netflix’s list of May 2020 releases.

Unless Netflix plans on announcing the film’s arrival in a solo announcement, a move that is unlikely, it seems likely we’ll have to wait until at least summer or possibly even fall before the film arrives. One factor in the decision not to release the film on May 15 could be Netflix’s acquisition of the Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani led comedy The Lovebirds, which was originally slated to hit theaters but moved to Netflix due to ongoing theater closures.

The Lovebirds is going to be a huge release for Netflix, as is The Devil All the Time so it makes sense that Netflix would want to put some space between the two films. With the fate of this summer’s movie slate still in flux, Netflix dropping The Devil All the Time during the summer seems to be a likely option given its all-star cast and global appeal.

What we also know currently is:

• Netflix still hasn’t updated their website (it still shows Chris Evans as cast);
• Nine Stories Production has not included it in their “coming soon“;
• The MPAA in the US has given it an R Rating;
• No classification has been given for Australian release as yet nor for the UK; and
• IMDbPro is still showing current status as “post production” as at 15 April 2019.

Robert Pattinson #TheDevilAlltheTime Rated “R” in the US

Robert Pattinson’s The Devil All the Time has been given an “R” rating for its upcoming US release on Netflix (no rating has been decided by the Australian Classification Board as yet). As we posted previously, the film’s expected release date is 15 May 2020.

For those interested, the US R Rating is defined as follows:

R – Restricted. Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian. An R-rated motion picture, in the view of the Rating Board, contains some adult material. An R-rated motion picture may include adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements, so that parents are counseled to take this rating very seriously. Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Parents are strongly urged to find out more about R-rated motion pictures in determining their suitability for their children. Generally, it is not appropriate for parents to bring their young children with them to R-rated motion pictures

Film Ratings

Robert Pattinson The Devil All the Time to premiere on Netflix on 15 May 2020

According to Film Updates , The Devil All the Time may be premiering at Cannes with a rumoured 15 May 2020 Netflix release. Netflix did just open an office in Paris so …..

Antonio Campos’ The Devil All the Time, starring Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Sebastian Stan, Mia Wasikowska, Bill Skarsgård, Eliza Scanlen and Riley Keough, is set to debut on Netflix on May 15, 2020 following a rumored Cannes Film Festival premiere. pic.twitter.com/T0yKlpiyJU

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) January 23, 2020

The 15 May date is also mentioned in an article about Pokey LaFarge by Brooklyn Vegan

Pokey also played a role in the upcoming Netflix psychological thriller The Devil All The Time, which was directed and co-written by Antonio Campos and produced by Jake Gyllenhaal and in-demand music supervisor Randall Poster. That comes out on May 15.

Thanks to @Monsieur_HJ for Brooklyn Vegan heads up.

Robert Pattinson The Devil All the Time in Post Production as at 15 April 2019

IMDbPro has confirmed that The Devil All the Time is finally in post-production as at 15 April 2019.

Rob was gracious enough to pose for a selfie during a visit to the Shu Shop in Birmingham, Alabama on Saturday evening. He’s currently in Alabama filming “The Devil All The Time”.

Thanks to Instagram account @el_banjo121 for sharing the photo.

Robert Pattinson character change in #TheDevilAlltheTime

Well when I went to sleep last night Rob was still playing the spider eating preacher Roy Laferty. This morning I notice on IMDbPro that Rob is now playing a real Pastor – Preston Teagardin. I recall this character didn’t really have any redeeming features. I’m kind of disappointed he’s not playing Roy but knowing Rob he’s probably decided that this character is more of a challenge. I won’t give spoilers for those who haven’t read the book, but I do recall that this Pastor had a penchant for young girls.