Robert Pattinson has stolen the limelight in the dark with his vampire role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight saga. Since then, he continued to star in several notable projects, including portraying the Dark Knight in The Batman. However, long before he became a household name, he had a significant role as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
While the role pushed his career forward, he reflected on a moment from that time that still makes him embarrassed- his choice of outfit for the film’s premiere.
Robert Pattinson’s Outfit Choices in 1 Harry Potter Movie Made Him Embarrassed
The Remember Me actor has a distinct fashion style now, especially after donning his Batsuit in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. However, his wardrobe has gone through a significant transformation, which can be evident when noticing his outfits during his early career.
One of his earliest significant roles was as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. In the movie, Cedric is a talented and popular wizard at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, belonging to Hufflepuff House.
Despite his character winning everyone over, the actor was embarrassed especially due to his wardrobe choice at the movie’s premiere. In an interview with British GQ, he addressed his fashion choices at the time, stating,
I was wearing leather trousers with these cowboy boots and a velvet jacket. I mean, it literally looked like a kid had gone into a dressing-up box.
At the time, Robert Pattinson was a rising star, who lacked the style, that later defined his public appearances. As he now views his earlier wardrobe choice as a mix of humor and embarrassment, it only showcases his willingness to acknowledge his growth.
While he garnered much affection from fans, he admitted that he hated playing the character in the movie.
Robert Pattinson Hated Playing Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Despite the role being a significant stepping stone in his career, Pattinson had a complicated relationship with the character, which he admitted as per Robert Pattinson: The Unauthorized Biography book (via Cheatsheet).
He reflected on why he wasn’t very fond of his beloved wizard character. He apparently shared, “I hate him. I used to hate everybody like Cedric at my school.”
He shared that he was far different from what he portrayed on-screen. Given that his character was a leader and bright student, he couldn’t relate to it, explaining,
I was never a leader and the idea of my being made head boy would have been a complete joke. I wasn’t involved in much at school, and I was never picked for any of the teams.
In the 2005 film, he was among the champions selected to compete in the Triwizard Tournament, representing Hogwarts alongside the titular character. Throughout the tournament, he displayed bravery and integrity but his character met a tragic end during the tournament’s final task.
He sacrificed himself to Voldemort to give Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) the chance to escape, which broke many fans’ hearts.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is streaming on Peacock.
