In a new interview, theSkinsalum opened up about discoveringRobert Pattinsonwas landing the role of The Dark Knight.

And I was like, Its not confirmed yet!

Im auditioning next weekend.

Nicholas Hoult and Robert Pattinson as ‘The Batman’

Nicholas Hoult and Robert Pattinson as ‘The Batman’Steve Granitz / FilmMagic / Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection

Like, give me a chance.

A sequel to the DC film is set to be released in 2026.

Losing out on the role for Hoult was difficult for the actor saying, Its an emotional blow.

Nicholas Hoult

And Rob is fantastic in that movie, Hoult continued.

That was the right decision.

But you get excited by the prospect.

Matt [Reeves] is a fantastic director and the script.

Its a cool movie and I want to be a part of it.

Its a brilliant character.

You run through all those things.

That was very kind of them.

There was an element of them being like, We like you as an actor.

We want you to be in this world.

Watch Hoults full interview below.