Netflix Captures a Surprising Team Up of Robert Pattinson and Robert Downey Jr., as the Duo Takes up Satire in Adam McKay’s Next Flick

Published 05/01/2023, 10:30 AM EDT

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Netflix and Adam McKay are once again joining forces after the viewership-breaking success of Don’t Look Up. In 2021, fans rushed to the streamer to watch this earth-shattering dark comedy political satire film. Now this blockbuster combo has dropped a new bomb and this might just blow the minds of worldwide viewers. Considering the next big project has featured some of the biggest and most versatile names in the film industry. From Robert Downey Jr. to Robert Pattinson, fans are certainly up for a thrilling treat to the eyes as they would get to see this duo in one frame.

According to Deadline, Average Height, Average Build is the latest project, bringing Adam McKay back into the fold with Netflix. The award-winning director has penned the script himself. Apart from direction, he will also be producing the movie under his Hyperobject Industries banner alongside Kevin Messick.

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This flick is based on the same genre as his internet-breaking black comedy that became the second most-watched feature on the streaming giant. Not to mention, it also has an overwhelmingly star-studded cast, just like the previous one. The Marvel hero Robert Downey Jr. and Twilight star Robert Pattinson will headline the project.

Other featured members include Danielle Deadwyler (The Harder They Fall), Forest Whitaker (Big George Foreman), and Amy Adams (Disenchanted). With this impressive list of award-winning actors, the film seems to promise another ingenious mesh of dark comedy and political corruption that viewers can connect with.

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So let’s see what roles the cast will take and what people can expect from the storyline brought by McKay.

What role will Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Pattinson play in the Netflix movie? 

The film will revolve around Pattinson playing the role of a serial killer. This sharp-minded murderer joins a renowned lobbyist (Adams) so he can mold the laws to his liking and not get caught red-handed. As for the 58-year-old superstar, he will portray a retired cop endlessly tracking the person behind this murder spree. Therefore, fans should gear up for the mind-blowing face-off between the two on the screen.
Details regarding the roles of other cast members have been kept under wraps as for now. Neither is the date of the release announced, but it will premiere exclusively on Netflix.
Are you excited to watch these two stand against each other? Drop your comments below.

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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