Rob's Next Role Revealed!

Per Deadline.com:

Robert Pattinson has booked his first major lead for when he completes The Twilight Saga. Pattinson will star in Cosmopolis, the Don DeLillo novel adaptation that David Cronenberg wrote and will direct.

Read the exclusive details on what the role is all about at Deadline New York's site. And even more juicy scoop at E! - here's a preview:

"He has sex with two women, his art consultant and a bodyguard," reads a review in Publisher's Weekly. "He is hit in the face with a pie by a protester. He knows he is being stalked, and the novel stages a final convergence between the ex-tycoon and his stalker."

Ready for more? Hollywood Life claims it got a hold of the script and is sharing the scoop. Click here only if you don't mind being spoiled!

Reuters is reporting the film could start filming in mid-May in Toronto.

Movie sites of course jumped on the big news. Check out their take and many more details about the plot and characters at the links below:

Screencrant

Cinematical

EW

Comic Book Resources

Rope of Silicon

Finally, here's a look at the novel on Amazon. Get reading!

It's shaping up to be an amazing year for Rob!