Robert‍ Pattinson has‌ always been known for his eclectic approach‌ to ⁢character-building, ⁣but ⁤for his ‍role in ‌the sci-fi ‌epic “Mickey 17,”⁢ he tapped into an⁤ unconventional well of inspiration. From slapstick classics to experimental​ subcultures, Pattinson’s references were anything but‍ predictable.‌ For​ starters, ​he confessed to watching⁣ hours of⁣ “Tom⁤ & Jerry” cartoons‌ to capture kinetic energy ⁤and chaotic ​motion. “I wanted to channel that exaggerated, almost primal struggle ​between two opposing forces,” Pattinson⁢ shared. This curious ⁢choice informed some of his‌ physicality in‌ the demanding, high-stakes scenes on mickey’s ‌antagonistic planetary ​setting. His‍ movements,⁢ while subtle, intentionally‌ carry a hint of‍ animated unpredictability beneath the otherwise grounded demeanor of the character.

When it came to building Mickey’s emotional resilience, Pattinson​ drew heavily ‍from⁣ an⁤ unlikely source: “Jackass”. “Resilience isn’t ⁢just about endurance.it’s also ⁢about diving headfirst⁤ into⁣ absurd ‍situations without fully caring how you look doing it,” he explained. Distilling the chaotic fearlessness of⁤ the Jackass crew, ‌Pattinson found a ⁣layered⁢ vulnerability in​ mickey—a man who confronts near-unachievable odds with⁤ a mix of⁢ determination and⁤ humor. To ‌break it down, Pattinson even created a table to track ⁤the “inspiration pulse”‌ for ​key ‌scenes:

Performance ​Element Inspiration Source How It’s Applied
Physical‍ Comedy Tom ⁤& ⁢Jerry Subtle​ awkward movement and ⁣tension release
Emotional⁤ Humor Jackass Balancing absurdity with vulnerability
Survival‍ Instinct Sci-Fi Literature Reflecting themes of resilience

This deep dive into such varied ‍sources of⁢ inspiration proves ​that Pattinson’s creative process was as experimental as the mind-bending world of “Mickey 17” itself.