New Batman Robert Pattinson tests positive for Coronavirus, halting movie production

Robert Pattinson tests positive for COVID-19, three days after the shooting for his upcoming film The Batman begins outside of London.


Actor Robert Pattinson broke the internet after bagging the role of the new Batman. As the actor stepped out to shoot for the movie after lockdown in a studio outside of London, he tested positive for Coronavirus. The shooting for The Batman has been halted until further notice.

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Warner Bros., did not comment on anyone’s health but released a statement that said, “A member of The Batman production has tested positive for COVID-19, and is isolating in accordance with established protocols. Filming is temporarily paused.” According to Vanity Fair’s unnamed source, the one person being affected by the virus is none other than Robert.

Earlier due to the unexpected lockdown in March, the film production was stopped until three days ago, when the shooting resumed. The movie is the first movie to begin shooting in UK and will go on floors in 2021. The film features Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano and Colin Farrell. It is directed by Matt Reeves, whose previous works include Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

Robert Pattinson is known for his role in Twilight saga and recently took the place of Ben Affleck as the Batman.

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