Director Catherine Hardwicke recalled letting Robert Pattison pick his 'You better hold on tight, spider-monkey' line in 'Twilight' from a list of possibilities.
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Pattinson, who was not a big star at the time, was often overcome by his nerves. "He was self-conscious because you have a lot to live up to when you have this book that makes him the most fascinating and beautiful creature on earth," explains Hardwicke. "That's kind of intimidating." But she kept reminding him to get through a scene without self-critiquing. However, she adds, he had no trouble at all with the "spider-monkey" scene..
However, Hardwicke's biggest challenge wasn't casting or coaching actors through their own self-consciousness. It was something altogether more...sparkly.to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. She ultimately decided that the moment would have to be brief to get the most bang for their buck. "When you read the book, when in they're meadow, it seems like they're out there for 10 minutes, chilling and sparkling," she recalls. "And I was like, 'Oh no, we need to limit it.' We made it a moment of a reveal where he steps into that beam of light."
From there, they started researching the best way to create Edward's signature glittering skin, trying everything from visual effects to a shimmery make-up. "That did not look good," Hardwicke adds.Hellboy: The Crooked Man
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