Hollywood is a slippery slope where stagnancy gets you nowhere. In fact, an actor who fails at versatility is as good as a fork stuck in the road. However, Tinseltown stars are somewhat used to treading the treacherous terrains of showbiz, and with the uptick of such a range, comes the larger-than-life aspirations. Similarly, despite having been the poster child of the Twilight saga, Robert Pattinson has come a long way. And the latest buzz suggests he may tackle a Steve-O biopic.

The question, however, remains: could this be Pattinson’s next career-defining role?

In a recent conversation with Elle, Robert Pattinson revealed having based his voice on Steve-O from Jackass in Bong Joon-Ho’s Mickey 17. He recalled listening to an interview with Steve-O years back about his payment for the high-stakes stunts, a “hundred bucks.” Pattinson admired and likened Mickey’s understated bravery with Steve-O, a trait that does not seek to draw attention to itself. Although the voice impression did not work out for Joon-Ho, Pattinson confessed if a Steve-O biopic ever comes to life, he is “ready” for it.

Pattinson did not shy away from revealing his soft corner for Jackass. This is probably why he also spent a considerable time figuring out Steve-O’s voice impression. Pattinson conceded that taking on the impression was a “big swing” indeed, but surrounded by 40 curious faces at the table read, he humbly took a step back. However, if a Steve-O biopic gets a green light, make no mistake, because Pattinson is the clear forerunner. 

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While a Steve-O biopic may be in the cards sometime in the future, all eyes are on his upcoming starring role in Mickey 17, set to premiere soon.

According to Variety, Bong Joon-Ho’s highly anticipated sci-fi film, Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattinson will internationally premiere at the Berlin Film Festival. Serving as Joon-Ho’s first directorial effort since Parasite, Mickey 17 will debut in South Korean theaters on February 28. However, the film will be only globally released a week later by Warner Bros on March 7, with a potential movie premiere in South Korea before the Berlin Film Festival.

The forthcoming science-fiction comedy film is based on the 2022 novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. Besides Pattinson, it stars Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. While Mickey 17 is just one of the several projects keeping fans on the edge of their seats, his passion for playing complex characters undoubtedly keeps the momentum going, ensuring his action-packed era shows no signs of slowing down.

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