Renowned actor Robert Pattinson has once again demonstrated his exceptional talent, this time through his remarkable voice acting in the upcoming anime film, “The Boy and the Heron.” In the movie’s trailer, the star of “The Batman” made his voice-acting debut, leaving audiences and netizens alike in awe of his transformation.
The Independent featured a collection of comments from viewers who were astounded by Pattinson’s performance. One fan exclaimed, “Dude, what the hell, he is so good?” Another praised his commitment, stating, “Omg, an A-lister actually doing a character voice and not just speaking into a mic. Robert Pattinson is saving cinema.” A third admirer was impressed by Pattinson’s versatility, commenting, “Robert Pattinson’s range continues to impress me, man. What a bright talent.” Others couldn’t believe that this was his first voice acting role, describing it as “crazy.”
This Japanese film received an overwhelmingly positive response at the beginning of the year in its home country. Buoyed by its success, Studio Ghibli released the English-language edition trailer ahead of the film’s highly anticipated US release on December 8 and its UK release on December 26.
“The Boy and the Heron” boasts an ensemble cast featuring esteemed actors such as Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen Fukuhara, Mark Hamill, and Florence Pugh. The film’s official synopsis reads, “A young boy named Mahito, yearning for his mother, ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning.”
With Robert Pattinson’s exceptional voice acting adding to the excitement, “The Boy and the Heron” promises to be a remarkable cinematic experience for both anime enthusiasts and fans of the actor’s versatile talents.