Say it ain’t so! Rob was cast in the romantic western film ‘Unbound Captives’ in 2011, but now the director Madeleine Stowe has EXCLUSIVELY revealed to HollywoodLife.com that Rob will not be in the film. But why?
Robert Pattinson is busy in Australia filming his dark new movie The Rover, and he need not rush back from the outback because he has lost his part in the romantic western Unbound Captives! HollywoodLife.com spoke with Rob’s would-be director Madeleine Stowe at the Hollywood Domino & Bovet 1822 Gala benefiting Artists For Peace And Justice at the Sunset Tower Hotel on Feb. 21, and she revealed that Rob is no longer attached to the movie. Read on to find out the reason why!
Madeline Stowe Reveals Why Robert Pattinson Will Not Be In ‘Unbound Captives’
HollywoodLife.com caught up with sexy Revenge star Madeleine at the prestigious gala in Los Angeles, and she revealed that Unbound Captives’ production schedule has been pushed back again.
“It will not happen this year, but we are looking at 2014 because Hugh Jackman is booked until then, so we will start it up in 2014!” said Madeleine.
Madeleine then exclusively revealed that Rob is no longer going to be starring in the role of Phineas, because he is too old!
“I love Rob so much, but he is now a man!” said Madeleine. “And he was kind of a boy when we first got into this film, so we are on the hunt for a new Phineas right now, that is the piece of casting we are concerned about because Rachel Weiz is a part of the film as well. Thank you so much for asking.”
What a shame!
Rob was originally cast in the film in 2011, and Madeleine had previously admitted that she thought Rob might be too old for the part, but she was so “in love” with him that she considered changing the age! By June 2012, Rob was “still attached” to the film, but with another set back, Rob has lost the part.
What do YOU think HollywoodLifers? Are you sad that Rob will no longer be in the film?
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Catherine
Posted at 4:58 PM on February 25, 2013
Rob doesn’t look like a teenager anymore, he’s a man – this makes sense.
I can prove them haven’t split and have NEVER been on a ‘trial separation’ just based on their actions over the past three years MINUS the ‘vague source’ exclusives. Search for ‘misfit chick’s paprazzi blogspot’ out in Internetland for the HUGE SCOOP regarding all this erroneous Robsten gossip reporting. Includes petitions for ALL Celebs for the gossips/paps to reform THEMSELVES.
This one part isn’t going to make or brake his career. There will be plenty of other good parts for him in the future.
I doubt that he was ever signed for that movie. From what I remember, Ms. Stowe was hot and heavy to have him play the role of Phineas, but Rob was not. I think she had the hots for him. Prehaps she has gotten the message. He doesn’t have the hots for her. Must be some wonderful film to be in pre production from 2011-2014. Doesn’t look like Hugh Jackman is too anxious to do it either. Or perhaps he is saving it as a project when he has nothing better to do. I wonder what sweet young thing Stowe has her sights on now? As some one else said, her loss.
Aussie lady
Posted at 9:05 PM on February 22, 2013
Why can’t he play a 17 year old boy. Jennifer Grey was 26 when she played Frances Houseman in Dirty Dancing. But than again she looked 17. They seem to want to put older actress’s and actors into younger parts, and everybody knows that that is a stupid idea. How old was Reese when she played June Carter in WALK THE LINE. Wasn’t June Carter older in that film. They seem to want older actress’s and actors to play young people in movies but sometimes it doesn’t work. It’s like Fifty Shades of Grey, they are looking at older men to play a 27 year old man in the book, and they are looking at older actress’s in their late 20′s early 30′s to play Ana Steel and she is 21 in the books. She doesn’t turn 22 until the 3rd book. Christian Grey turns 28 in the 2nd book. So why cast older people in these roles. Look at the people they are considering. No-one would believe they are 27 and 21, because everyone know how old they really are. But if Rob and Kristen played the parts they would be believable, as Kristen is nearly 23 and Rob is nearly 27 so perfect age. Rob is suppose to film MISSION BLACKLIST this year but I read it has been put off until later in the year is this TRUE. Also hasn’t Queen of the Desert been put on hold until further notice until sometime early next year. Naomi Watts and Jude law have pulled out. Naomi wants to spend more time with her family and Jude law said that he will be unavailable to do it because of his other film commitments which he has until later next year. So that’s 2 movies Rob isn’t doing. I also read that the movie “Hold onto Me” there was nothing concrete as he hadn’t been asked to sign yet. Is this still going ahead. But I guess Directors, writers, producers, Studio heads whatever will always cast who they want regardless of their age.
Josefa Rizal
Posted at 4:05 AM on February 24, 2013
Why these producers are pulling out their movies for Robert Pattinson? Do you think they’re smart to do it or foresee something not good in the future? I lost all my interest re Robsten – from 100% to none.
I think its maybe because no matter how goodlooking he is and he is! Hes not a good actor NO hear or read me out please he was great as Edward but every other films flopped not even his Twihard fans could save them He was miscast or the film wasnt good enough you could look for all sorts of reasons but so far except for Edward in USA films hes just not a good enough actor to HOLD a film . Hes a decent enough actor see Housewive hand book UK film he was brilliant as a dork in it youd never recog him and he was 4 star in that Maybe he should find his genre like so many others and go with that but hes hopping and bopping around to try to find a charactor other than Edward. As for 50 Shades shes 23 look 17 hes 26 and he looks his age so if its delayed a year or 2 and they go with them it will still work AND if they can magic the chemistry STILL The chem between Bella and edward even from the first film was cos they were falling in love and that extra spark maybe made it work better or not who kows BUT with all the crap thats gone on and if they are over dont think it would be healthy for them nor healthy box office for the fim. Either of them could play the part with another actor.actress BUt agin its a Franchise film only the brave would take it on
tapon39
Posted at 7:07 PM on February 22, 2013
niki
Posted at 3:42 PM on February 22, 2013
ken
Posted at 3:07 PM on February 22, 2013
It’s best this way. Wasn’t it like in early 2009 when he signed on? four years later and so many projects to work on he wouldn’t have any time to film more without being overwhelmed.
Woody88
Posted at 2:48 PM on February 22, 2013
Young actors age out of projects all the time. Truth is that if they really wanted Rob to play a 17 year old, they could simply declare it to be ok. Look at Reese W in WFE. They in effect declared her to be a 21 year old at 34, not really a great idea, but it was done.
ken
Posted at 2:59 PM on February 22, 2013
Oh please. Reese’s age was the biggest problem in WFE. Madeleine is right. He’s almost 27 now. He can’t play a 17 years old boy ffs.
niki
Posted at 9:07 PM on February 23, 2013
Reese was shown in her 30′s in the movie , she was supposed to be older to Rob’s character . She was the right age for the character
DB
Posted at 2:12 PM on February 22, 2013
I forgot to add, I was only going to watch this movie if Rob was in it so now I’ll just cross it off my must see list. lol
DB
Posted at 2:07 PM on February 22, 2013
This film has been in the making since around 2008, I would be shocked if it ever gets made. And I’m glad Rob is no longer attached to it, he’s a man playing grown roles so to play a teen would be a major step in the wrong direction…
Great work agai
Posted at 2:04 PM on February 22, 2013
He was first cast in 2008 prior to the release of Twilight. The film has issues with financing. Rob can no longer play a teen
natalie
Posted at 1:42 PM on February 22, 2013
Good thing he has been dropped from Unbound Captives. It would be ridiculous for a 27-year old to play a 17/18 year-old. The movie has been rumored to be made for 5 years, it won’t probably happen anyway. The script needs to be tightened up anyway, too much lovey stuff.
anne
Posted at 1:42 PM on February 22, 2013
Rob was cast in this before 2008. And this movie is not even happening as Madeline Stowe keeps saying every single year that it will happen “next year” and that’s been going on for 6 years! She does not have the financing. The movie is not even happening.
niki
Posted at 1:34 PM on February 22, 2013
big fan of Rob , there will be other movies !! how can a 26 year old play a 17 year old
kasia
Posted at 1:20 PM on February 22, 2013
avk
Posted at 1:10 PM on February 22, 2013
such a pity Rob has grown too old for this role , he would have done brilliantly in this role . I hope they change the script for him .
I am stupid fan....
Posted at 1:05 PM on February 22, 2013
wsb
Posted at 12:57 PM on February 22, 2013
I knew those whiskers were going to give him away. Boys do tend to grown into men. Thank God!!!
Sarah
Posted at 11:57 AM on February 22, 2013
He was attached to this film before Twilight came out… Back in 2008. It is 5 years later now. He is 26. He is not going to play a 17 year old. Madeline Stowe gushes in every interview how much she loves Rob. The movie has been pushed back 4 times now, so obviously he has aged out of it. Would have loved to see him work with Hugh, but I don’t want to see Rob going back to playing a teenager. He has grown up to adult parts now. Love Madeline and Hugh. Hope movie gets made as Rob said it is a wonderful script.
Jen
Posted at 11:39 AM on February 22, 2013
HL..you say latest film project when this is not true. Rob was signed on to this movie a couple of years ago and will be unable to do it, if it ever gets done, due to now being too old for the part of a kid.
Toni
Posted at 11:27 AM on February 22, 2013
I’m glad Rob isn’t playing a young boy role anymore on screen because he’s grown into a talented actor with plenty of mature films in the works. Let’s hope he can let the “petty drama” go and continue to work on his craft. Big fan of Rob.
Amy
Posted at 11:25 AM on February 22, 2013
he was attached to the film before Twilight came out in 2008. I’d be surprised if Hackman and Weiz are still going ahead after six years.
Sadie
Posted at 11:11 AM on February 22, 2013
Robert Pattinson has so many projects lined up in the future; he will be fine as far as his career goes. Robert cannot accept every part that he is asked to play. That young man has a great career ahead of him; I just hope that his future does not include Kristen Stewart. Please let that strange chapter of his life be over once and for all.
Kristen Stewart will definitely be a part of his future, and YOU won’t be.
Guest
Posted at 11:29 AM on February 23, 2013
Atta boy Rob…you tell her.:-)
Guest
Posted at 11:34 AM on February 23, 2013
P.S. Why wouldn’t Kristen be a part of his future? They are the highest grossing couple financially so obviously from these stats, people would flock to see them again even if they are not together in their personal lives any longer. it will be interesting to see them in different roles. I wish they would do a spy thriller…you know where they are totally in love but have a duty to their countries because they are spies (double agents, triple agents)…that kind of conflict which tests their loyalty. I think it would be a hit at the box office!
Guest
Posted at 10:31 AM on February 22, 2013
This casting news has been around since I became a fan of Rob in 2009, so your 2011 date is totally inaccurate. Rob has so many other fantastic projects lined up (at least 5 at last count with many more coming no doubt, he’s an actor very much in demand and rightly so). I’m sure he won’t be that sad to not be playing a 17 year old again any time soon.
Eh
Posted at 3:23 AM on February 23, 2013
Am I the only one who thinks 75% of these comments was by the same person? It just keeps repeating the same shiz!
Justin
Posted at 4:01 AM on February 26, 2013
Rob,is so gorgeous! i will always support you!