Pattinson's Odyssey: A Love Triangle That Echoes Through Time Robert Pattinson's recent remarks comparing his character in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey to Jacob in Twilight have sparked interest, but they also highlight the timeless appeal of the "bad boy" or "anti hero" trope.
As Pattinson plays Antinous, the primary antagonist in The Odyssey , who pressures Queen Penelope into marrying him while King Odysseus is away, it becomes clear that this on screen love triangle bears an uncanny resemblance to the one in Twilight .
This parallel highlights the enduring appeal of the "love rival" trope.