Robert Pattinson puts on a suave display as he mingles with Hollywood stars in Cannes amid reports he is set to take over the role of Batman

He began his acting career by appearing as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at the age of 19.

And Robert Pattinson has come a long way since first stepping onto the silver screen as he mingled with the Hollywood elite at the Vanity Fair and Chopard Party at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cannes on Saturday.

The actor, 33, who is said to be in talks for his biggest role yet as the iconic superhero Batman, looked every inch the handsome star in a charcoal grey suit and white shirt that was printed with abstract images and text.

Suave: Robert Pattinson, 33, mingled with the Hollywood elite as he attended the Vanity Fair and Chopard Party at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cannes on Saturday

Suave: Robert Pattinson, 33, mingled with the Hollywood elite as he attended the Vanity Fair and Chopard Party at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cannes on Saturday

Rubbing shoulders with A-listers, the face of Dior Homme, chatted with the likes of Andie Macdowell, 62, Williem Defoe, 63 and Quentin Tarantino, 56.

Andie flaunted her age-defying beauty in a one-shoulder terracotta gown that featured a white piping detail that swooped from the asymmetric neckline down the torso.

The model adorned her ears with extravagant chandelier ear rings encrusted with rubies and diamonds.

Willem, who stars in The Lighthouse with Robert which is set to debut at the Cannes Film Festival this weekend, dressed in a navy blue suit atop of a black shirt and tie for the luxury magazine's get together.

Dapper: The actor looked every inch the handsome star in a charcoal grey suit and white shirt that was printed with abstract images and text as he posed with Andie MacDowell

Dapper: The actor looked every inch the handsome star in a charcoal grey suit and white shirt that was printed with abstract images and text as he posed with Andie MacDowell

Director Quentin put on a smart display in head to black, as he slipped into a black suit, shirt and tie. 

Also at the bash was Tarantino's wife, Daniella Pick, 35, the Israeli beauty, who tied the knot with the American filmmaker last year, caught the eye in a showstopping fuchsia gown that plunged deep below her cleavage. 

Robert's appearance at the party comes after it was reported that he is the next in line to play the DC Comics superhero after Ben Affleck last played Bruce Wayne in 2017's Justice League.

Deep in conversation: Rubbing shoulders with A-listers, the face of Dior Homme, chatted with the likes of Andie, 62

Deep in conversation: Rubbing shoulders with A-listers, the face of Dior Homme, chatted with the likes of Andie, 62

Glamorous: Andie flaunted her age-defying beauty in a one-shoulder terracotta gown that featured a white piping detail that swooped from the asymmetric neckline down the torso

Glamorous: Andie flaunted her age-defying beauty in a one-shoulder terracotta gown that featured a white piping detail that swooped from the asymmetric neckline down the torso

Pattinson is in talks to play Batman in the Matt Reeves led project according to Variety on Thursday night.

Back in January it was reported that Ben Affleck was out of the project which he was originally set to star in, write, and direct.

According to Variety's sources negotiations are not fully complete but Pattinson is the top choice and the deal is expected to close shortly.

Co-stars: Williem Defoe, 63,  who stars in The Lighthouse with Robert was at the bash

Co-stars: Williem Defoe, 63,  who stars in The Lighthouse with Robert was at the bash

Chatty: Director Quentin Tarantino, 56, put on a smart display in head to black, as he slipped into a black suit, shirt and tie

Chatty: Director Quentin Tarantino, 56, put on a smart display in head to black, as he slipped into a black suit, shirt and tie

Pre-production on the Matt Reeves directed film is expected to begin this summer.

According to Deadline, the role may not only be Pattinson's for the taking as Nicholas Hoult is also atop the 'short list' for the coveted role.

Robert is best known for his vampire role of Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga of films which released five films from 2008 to 2012. 

Bright: Also at the bash was Tarantino's wife, Daniella Pick, 35, the Israeli beauty, who tied the knot with the American filmmaker last year, caught the eye in a plunging fuchsia gown

Bright: Also at the bash was Tarantino's wife, Daniella Pick, 35, the Israeli beauty, who tied the knot with the American filmmaker last year, caught the eye in a plunging fuchsia gown

 

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Robert Pattinson puts on a suave display as he mingles with Hollywood stars in Cannes

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