Dhaka, March 5 -- Robert Pattinson has expressed his reluctance to portray an older version of Batman as the long-awaited sequel faces further delays.

The actor, who starred in Matt Reeves' 2022 blockbuster "The Batman", recently discussed the sequel's status while speaking with his "Mickey 17" co-star Naomi Ackie for Hero magazine, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

When asked if he would be reprising his role soon, Pattinson joked, "I bloody hope so. I started as young Batman, and I'll be an old Batman by the time the sequel comes out."

The Twilight star, now 38, added, "I'm old-but healthier. I think I've actually reversed my biological age a little."

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