Robert Pattinson On How A 2-Hour Call With Zendaya Helped Him Stop Overthinking
While audiences are eager to see Robert Pattinson and Zendaya's chemistry in The Drama, the actor recently gave them a glimpse into their off-screen bond.
Kristoffer Borgli’s The Drama has already sent waves of excitement through the industry. A film that brings together Robert Pattinson and Zendaya? That’s enough to get fans buzzing. Their on-screen collaboration feels like an intriguing mix—his brooding intensity meeting her effortless presence. The two actors with such distinct styles, yet both are capable of commanding every frame they step into. Naturally, the anticipation has been through the roof. But while audiences are eager to see their chemistry on screen, Pattinson recently gave a glimpse into their dynamic off-screen. And it turns out that Zendaya’s influence goes beyond just sharing scenes.
Speaking to Premiere FR, Pattinson admitted that he had gotten completely lost in his own head while preparing for a particular scene in The Drama. Known for diving deep into every role he takes on, the actor confessed that this time, he had gone too far. “I was desperately looking for its meaning, to the point of writing pages and pages of textual analysis," he shared.
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Unable to shake off the obsessive need to decode every layer of the dialogue, he did what any overwhelmed person would do – he called a friend, Zendaya. “I spoke for two hours," he revealed, explaining how he poured all his doubts and anxieties into that phone call.
For three days, he had been agonising over the scene. Three days of thinking, dissecting and second-guessing. And then, Zendaya—cool, composed and probably amused at the whole ordeal – brought him back to reality. “After a while, very calmly, she finally made me understand that the line just said what it meant to say," he explained. Simple. Obvious. And yet, exactly what he needed to hear.
That moment not only saved Pattinson from himself but also offered a glimpse into the dynamic between the two actors. With The Drama already being one of the most anticipated films of the year, their off-screen camaraderie adds another layer of intrigue.
At present, Pattinson is continuing his reign in cinema with Mickey 17, a sci-fi thriller that’s already proving to be a hit at the box office. Meanwhile, Zendaya was last seen in the romantic sports drama Challengers in 2024. The actress was also one of the producers of the film.
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