Updated September 8th, 2019 at 16:13 IST

Kristen Stewart feels ex Robert Pattinson can make a perfect Batman

Talking about Robert Pattinson being roped for 'Batman', Kristen Stewart reportedly said that she feels that he is the 'only guy' who could have played the role

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Looks like ex-flames Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are in really good terms even post their split. The 'Twilight' pair who used to paint the town red with their whirlwind romance called it quits after years of dating. However, seems like even years after their break up, the Bella Swan in Kristen Stewart still has a soft corner for the Edward Cullen in Robert Pattinson. Recently, while promoting her upcoming movie 'Seberg' at the Toronto International Film Festival, Stewart was reportedly all praise for her 'Twilight' co-star. 

Talking about Robert Pattinson being roped for the role of DC's iconic superhero 'Batman', Kristen Stewart reportedly said that she feels that he is the 'only guy' who could have played the role. Further hailing her ex-boyfriend's as the Caped Crusader, Kristen Stewart said that he has the 'perfect cheekbones' to play the crime-fighting, billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne.

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"I'm so happy for him. It's crazy. I'm very, very happy about that. I heard that and I was like, 'Oh man!' It's awesome," ANI quoted Kristen Stewart as saying.

On being asked if the two exes could reunite in the upcoming 'The Batman' or another superhero flick, Kristen Stewart reportedly said, "I'm down. I'm definitely not turning that down."

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The Batman movie

Filmmaker Matt Reeves, who was behind the last two films in the 'Planet of the Apes' franchise, is set to direct the trilogy of 'Batman' films starring Robert Pattinson in the lead. After Ben Affleck stepped down as the film's director in 2017, Reeves boarded the project. Affleck, who took on the role of Batman for 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' and 'Justice League', will be replaced by Robert Pattinson this time. The iconic role is previously played by several other actors including Michael Keaton, George Clooney, and Christian Bale, among others. The first in the trilogy is expected to be released on June 2021.

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Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson's relationship & split

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, who co-starred in the insanely popular 'Twilight' series, developed a loyal following, and fans were not only fascinated by the duo's on-screen chemistry but also Stewart's off-screen romance with Pattinson. The two dated for four years before parting ways in July 2012 after photos of Stewart kissing 'Snow White' director Rupert Sanders made up to the news. The former couple briefly reconciled, but ultimately split in 2013. Since then, Stewart has dated musician St. Vincent, singer Stephanie 'Soko' Sokolinski and Stella Maxwell. Stewart is currently rumoured to be dating screenwriter Dylan Meyer.

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On the professional front

On the work front, Kristen Stewart has a number of projects in the pipeline for release including 'Underwater', 'Charlie's Angels' and 'Happiest Season'. Meanwhile, Robert Pattinson will be next seen in upcoming movies 'The King' and 'The Lighthouse'.

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Published September 8th, 2019 at 14:51 IST