Robert is Bruce

After some speculation Robert Pattinson has been confirmed as the latest actor to play the role of Bruce Wayne aka Batman. This will not go down well with those who associate Pattinson with the Twilight series of films which are frown upon in some cirlces because of their teenage girl fan base. The new film is said to focus on the caped crusader's skills as a detective and a large number of his rouge galleries including The Penguin. Pattinson is currently filming Tenant with Christopher Nolan who is famous for his own cinematic take on Batman with the Dark Knight trilogy of 2005-12. Filming on the new film is due to start within the year.