Robert Pattinson and Shia LaBeouf Fight for Jeff Buckley Role

Tue, 30 December 2008 05:06:48 ET

Robert Pattinson fights with Shia LaBeouf for a role in a Gladiator-style period movie.

Robert Pattinson's may take the role as Jeff Buckley in a Gladiator-style period movie as he is said to be in discussion with movie producers. The hunk admits to Big Issue magazine that he likes to be "in the same conversation" as big stars like Shia LaBeouf.

To the publication, the U.K. actor speaks, "It's amusing to find myself in the same conversation as stars like Shia LaBeouf for a role in a Gladiator-style period film." He adds, "I hope for the chance to play Jeff Buckley in the film of his life though I imagine the role will go to James Franco because he looks so much like him."

Pattinson compares his life when he was unemployed to his life after starring the vampire movie. He says, "But it's funny how quick everything changes. After having a big period of unemployment, you think 'OK, I'm not going to mess this up again." He continues stating, "So no matter what the meeting is now, even if it's for some dumb movie, I'm going to the meeting and giving the most complicated character breakdown I can think of."

With the success of the thriller motion picture, Pattinson hopes to be on the casting list. "My only concern to be completely honest, is that I don't want to be completely f***ed after this," he says. "I don't want to be an idiot, and that's always a distinct possibility."

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