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Sharp-suited Robert Pattinson turns brooding photographer in the first trailer for James Dean biopic Life

Published: 19:38 EST, 12 August 2015 | Updated: 23:40 EST, 12 August 2015

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It's been some time since Robert Pattinson has been on the big screen - but his latest, hotly-anticipated project seems like it was worth the wait.

The 29-year-old is captured for the first time as Life Magazine photojournalist Dennis Stock as the trailer for James Dean biopic Life gives a hint as to how the late 1950s story of an icon played out.

Former Twilight actor Rob turns brooding photographer and uses his piercing eyes and Hollywood heartthob image to steal just a pinch of the spotlight from the central muse James, played by Amazing Spider-man's Dane DeHaan.

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Brooding: The first full-length trailer for James Dean biopic Life sees Robert Pattinson takes on the role of brooding photographer Dennis Stock

In the film - based on the true story - R-Pattz plays the professional photographer who noticed an awkwardness and a unique quality about unknown actor James and promised to make him famous.

The trailer depicts James' blossoming friendship with Dennis after the artist pitches a photo essay to the magazine on the budding actor.

Rob's classic looks are certainly well-suited to the era and he's seen sporting a side-swept hairstyle and a sharp suit throughout.

Muse: The former Twilight actor portrays the photojournalist who captured most of the iconic images of James Dean, who's played by Dane DeHaan

Robert Pattinson and Dane DeHaan in James Dean biopic Life

Backing: The trailer shows how Dennis noticed a unique quality about James and decided to write a photo feature on him

Passion: With his classic image and charming good looks, Pattinson steals a little of the limelight

Central lead Dane, meanwhile, is given a certain edge - no doubt representing something of what Dennis saw in the 'kid' who went down in history with memorable Rebel Without A Cause and East Of Eden performances.

In the trailer, the pair meet at a party in 1953 - as they did in real life - and take a road trip to complete the interview - and it's here that they forge a close bond.

They visit Hollywood to New York as well as the most telling part of the journey at 'Jimmy's' home town of Fairmount, Indiana over a three-month stretch as he tried to learn about the experiences that shaped the actor.

Friendship: The pair's unique friendship is played out over a road trip that they took to Idiana and New York

A classic tale: The film shows how the two men met at a party in 1953

Big return: It's been some time since R-Pattz has been on the big screen

James tragically died at age 24, having only completed three films but this time his story is told through the eyes of a man who captured the most iconic stills of his career.

The film, written by Luke Davis, largely follows the same precipices as the book Beautiful Enigma: LIFE With James Dean, which was written by Dennis and published in 2005.

Life also stars Joel Edgerton, Ben Kingsley and Kristen Hager and is set for release this September.

Icon: Dennis Stock was responsible for some of the most memorable shots of James Dean, including this in Times Square

The film, written by Luke Davis, largely follows the same precipices as the book Beautiful Enigma: LIFE With James Dean, which was written by Dennis and published in 2005

Something to write home about: The trailer introduces Dennis as he tells the magazine about this 'kid' with a unique quality

Quirky: Central lead Dane is given a certain edge - no doubt depicting what Dennis saw in the 'kid' who went down in history with memorable Rebel Without A Cause and East Of Eden performances