'Twilight' Countdown: Exclusive Robert Pattinson photo
29 days left...
In today's gift bag we have this exclusive shot of Robert Pattinson taken earlier this month for an upcoming story about "Twilight" in The Times. Publish date: Nov. 2. Write it down.)
You're welcome.
I now welcome your thoughts on it. The facial hair, I think, is very un-Edward. (Could Bella's marble prince even grow facial hair? It seems unlikely). But do we like it just the same? Does it make Robert sexier? More smoldering?
Or just too Wolverine?
Perhaps he's sporting the new look in the name of Spunk Ransom's next Whiskey A Go-Go gig.
Leave your theories and thoughts below. We'll duke it out.
Also, I forgot to mention in Tuesday's launch post that the Countdown updates will be posted every day at 2 pm.
"Twilight" at 2.
Even on the weekends.
-- Denise Martin
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Photo: Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times
I actually really love this pic of Rob. There's something dark, yet vulnerable about him in that pic. Every bit the British badboy hearttrob look.
Posted by: Jamie | October 23, 2008 at 09:17 AM
I happen to love beards and not all men can pull it off. Rob can! Love it!
Posted by: Kiss~of~Death | October 23, 2008 at 09:33 AM
O.o Uh... I just can't agree with the majority of comments on here. Facial hair =\= Edward. He kind of looks like...House. Bloodshot eyes, unshaven, 'Ima kill you' look....
Posted by: Melanie | October 23, 2008 at 09:48 AM
Mm. It's good that the beard makes him look older. I feel like less of a pervert drooling over him this way.
Posted by: Jewels | October 23, 2008 at 10:04 AM
I love this beard, I adore this beard, I adore this man!!!!!
Thank you L.A. Times!!!
Hopefully there are some interesting interviews left to come up!!!
Posted by: maja | October 23, 2008 at 10:07 AM
I love it. I think the facial hair just improves the brilliance of his face.
Posted by: cives | October 23, 2008 at 10:10 AM
is there nothing that can make him unattrative?
seriously. even when he doesnt have the accent its hot.
Posted by: amanda | October 23, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Ugh. I'm sorry Rob, but leave the facial hair. For Edward, I don't really think he CAN grow it, since he's a vampire (so dead), but personally I don't think it looks hot on anyone. Santa Claus much?
But he is HOTTTT either way. I just prefer him minus the stache. It scares me.
Posted by: Kylz | October 23, 2008 at 10:41 AM
THE NEXT JUDE LAW! MAN, HE'S SMOKIN' HOT IN THIS PHOTO. HE'S DEFINATELY GOING ON MY TOP 5
Posted by: TELA | October 23, 2008 at 11:03 AM
I prefer him without the facial hair. I'm not a fan of facial hair in general.
Posted by: Ashley | October 23, 2008 at 11:12 AM
it may be a rather un-edward picture, however, it couldnt be more ROB... the shaggy look and the oh-so rob gaze is absolutely heart stopping!
Posted by: karla | October 23, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Eh. I don't like the hobo look so much. Like a previous comment, his facial structure is just too yummy to cover up!
Posted by: Rose | October 23, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Just no. He has such a nice jaw, why cover it up? Facial hair is gross.
Posted by: ~Twilight_Princess~ | October 23, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Not a big fan of the facial hair...he looks so much better with it shaved
:]
but either wayyy hes still hott
just shave it...pleasee
Posted by: Bee | October 23, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Oh goodness! He'll always be hot hair or no hair! i wouldn't mind if he had third eye!
For some reason he reminds me of Brad Pitt in his facial-face times!
Posted by: Ana | October 23, 2008 at 11:28 AM
HAHAHAHAHA omg... i love him, but he looks waaay too funny.
Posted by: Bella | October 23, 2008 at 11:37 AM
"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways."
The heavens smiled down on Robert Pattinson's parents when he was conceived.
Posted by: Marie | October 23, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Definitly wolverine; I don't like it:(
Posted by: Kate | October 23, 2008 at 12:26 PM
He is so gorgeous no matter what he wears or does to his hair. I just hope all the exposure doesn't overwhelm him. It scares me after what happened with Heath Ledger.
Posted by: Kim | October 23, 2008 at 12:50 PM
precious. with our without facial hair.
;~
Posted by: ke | October 23, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Rob needs to shave and wash his hair and smile, the grungy look is so unprofessional
Posted by: Sarah | October 23, 2008 at 01:14 PM
I like robert without the facial hair. he looks better in the trailer.
Posted by: Renesmee | October 23, 2008 at 01:20 PM
Wow...ummmm....I'm not sure about that look....he does look like Wolverine.
He's so much sexier without the facial hair....
Posted by: Kateri | October 23, 2008 at 01:41 PM
he looks like a shepard
a pretty hot shepard
but a shepard none the less
Posted by: Helen Watts | October 23, 2008 at 01:47 PM
He is a wooly mamoth, but oh my! He is HOT!!!!
He can try to hide how gorgeous he his, but he just can't.
Posted by: Catherine | October 23, 2008 at 01:51 PM