Is Robert Pattinson Going To Play Kurt Cobain?

By PopEater Staff Posted Apr 9th 2010 01:50AM

Robert Pattinson has landed the role of Kurt Cobain in a film about the grunge rocker's life, the British newspaper The Sun is claiming.

Citing a "source" Britain's largest newspaper says the casting of Pattinson is a key condition for Cobain's widow Courtney Love, who reportedly has a large role in the film's production.

"Robert has been calling and e-mailing her non-stop," the source is quoted in the article. "But he is her number one choice to play Kurt."

The article states that Love's choice to play herself is Scarlett Johansson. "She is adamant Scarlett will play her," the source tells the newspaper.

Does this sound crazy? Kind of. But at the same time, the Sun features graphics of what Cobain would look like Pattinson-ized and it was pretty intriguing. Further, Rob does love his grunge and his guitar.

Love is also reportedly in contact with director David Fincher ('Fight Club') to direct the film, which has the working title 'All Apologies.'

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Friday 09 April

By all4laken

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I hope the movie goes forward...I would like to see it if he really does play Kurt Cobain.

By bigtinylittle

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Great casting. Pattinson ALWAYS looks likes he's stoned out of his mind. Which makes you wonder why Courtney Love wouldn't want Lyndsay Lohen to play her!!! I mean, c'mon....

By lila

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Noooo !!

By GQ

I don't think it's true. British Sun is full of sh!t. It's a well known fact.

By Jenn

Oh, Christ, they might as well cast Justin Timberlake or one of the Jo Bros to play Cobain. This guy is way too Tiger Beat. How about a nobody or at least someone with a little street cred?

By swell

Nice language Jenn....Damn Buddah, I hope it's true so RP can prove your biased a** wrong

By paul

they need to have the guy that plays Jax on Sons of Anarchy play the part of Cobain.

By Nicole

I totally agree that Charlie Hunnam (jax) would be a much better fit to play Cobain!!

By Shannon

Jax from SOA is a great idea!! I would have never thougt of that!!!!

Tuesday 15 June

By Shelly

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I think that Wes Scantlin from puddle of mud should play him,
but Jax on Sons of Anarchy is pretty good too.

By THE FRYE GUY

courtney love killed kurt

By molliebean

I wouldn't go see anything Courtney Love had her paw into.

By nancy

I think it sounds like a great movie-also Robert Pattinson would do a great job as Cobain-Pattinson is awsome and a good musician with a grunge side-Cobain would be (or should) be proud

By ashley

Oh please no! I like him in twilight and everything but pick someone more..edgy. He's too "Teeny" to be kurt cobain.

By webbigail1

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. Casting this pansy would be a huge insult to the memory of Kurt Cobain. And as for Johansson as Courtney Love? Girl, get over yourself. I think Love having such a big hand in this could kill any chance at a good and accurate portrayal of Kurt's life and death.

By Chixie

Riiight, because Kurt Cobain was so manly. Give the guy a chance before you judge. I agree about Courtney Love, though.

By leon

Who's Kurt Cobain ? Never heard of him.

By Anya

Kurt Cobain was an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Nirvana.

By lynneashleyc

He is the singer for Nirvana.. && Like a freakin' legend man.

By Kristine

i think the idea of Robert playing cobain should be interesting. It bugs me when people say cortney love DIDNT kill Cobain. No doubts she did.

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