Christopher Nolan Says He’s ‘Excited’ to See Tenet Star Robert Pattinson as Batman

The director spoke to Entertainment Tonight about Pattinson’s role in the upcoming noir-style film while promoting their new film Tenet.

“Having worked with Rob, I can say with total confidence that he can do absolutely anything he sets his mind to,” Nolan said. “And I could not be more excited to see what he does with Batman.”

Nolan has his own background with the Caped Crusader having directed Christian Bale as the comic book character in The Dark Knight Trilogy beginning with 2005’s Batman Begins.

“One of the first things I learned when we went to talk to the DC guys before Batman Begins is the character of Batman thrives on reinterpretation,” Nolan said.

He added, “Each generation creates its own version. That’s what keeps the legend so sort of fresh in a way.”

Last year, Bale, 46, also gave his support to Pattinson, telling ET he wished “all the best to him.”

“You know, I think he’s an absolutely fantastic actor,” Bale said at the time. “Wonderful choice for Batman!”

The first trailer for Pattinson’s iteration of the character debuted last month during DC Comics’ FanDome event.