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Robert Pattinson at a public event as he produces Max Wolf Friedlich play The Holes
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Robert Pattinson Teams Up With Max Wolf Friedlich to Produce New Play 'The Holes'

The actor is serving as producer on Friedlich's upcoming East Village stage production examining male loneliness.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 1 min read

Robert Pattinson is expanding his creative vision into the world of live theater. The acclaimed actor has officially boarded *The Holes*, a captivating new stage play written by playwright Max Wolf Friedlich, serving as a producer on the project. The production takes a direct hit at one of contemporary culture's most pressing topics: male loneliness. Reports indicate that Friedlich's script examines the emotional isolation and internal struggles facing men today, using sharp storytelling to puncture the quiet silence surrounding the issue.

What is Robert Pattinson producing in New York?

Pattinson's move into producing stage drama marks an exciting chapter for the star. Famous for taking on bold and unconventional artistic choices throughout his acting career, his decision to attach his name to *The Holes* gives the independent theater project an immediate boost in visibility. By throwing his creative weight behind Friedlich's vision, Pattinson is helping bring a deeply personal story from the page to the downtown stage. The partnership highlights a shared goal of tackling tough emotional subjects through engaging live performance. The narrative of *The Holes* focuses heavily on the theme of male isolation, cutting straight to the core of how modern life impacts emotional connection. It provides a platform for Friedlich's writing to reach theatergoers looking for raw, reflective drama.

When does The Holes open at Wild Project?

Fans and theater enthusiasts won't have to wait long to catch the finished work on stage. *The Holes* is officially set to launch on September 22 in New York City. The production will take place at Wild Project, a celebrated venue located in Manhattan's vibrant East Village. The neighborhood spotlight offers the ideal backdrop for an off-Broadway run focused on hard-hitting indie storytelling. With the September 22 opening date fast approaching at Wild Project, anticipation is steadily building around how this collaboration between Friedlich and producer Pattinson will resonate with East Village audiences.

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  1. Cedric Diggory puts him on the screen

    Robert Pattinson — Cedric Diggory puts him on the screen

    Pattinson plays Hogwarts champion Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The supporting role introduces him to a worldwide audience before he becomes the face of a franchise himself.

  2. Twilight changes the scale

    Robert Pattinson — Twilight changes the scale

    He stars opposite Kristen Stewart as vampire Edward Cullen in Twilight. The adaptation launches a five-film series, completed in 2012, and makes Pattinson an international star.

  3. Flashpoint

    His relationship becomes a public crisis

    Robert Pattinson — His relationship becomes a public crisis

    Stewart publicly apologizes after photographs show her kissing Rupert Sanders, her married Snow White and the Huntsman director. She and Pattinson are dating at the time; the scandal puts their off-screen relationship at the center of attention during the year of the final Twilight film.

  4. Good Time sharpens his independent-film identity

    Robert Pattinson — Good Time sharpens his independent-film identity

    Pattinson plays Connie Nikas, a bank robber trying to get his brother out of custody, in Josh and Benny Safdie’s Good Time. The film competes at Cannes, extending a post-Twilight run that already includes David Cronenberg’s Cosmopolis and David Michôd’s The Rover.

  5. He takes on Batman

    Robert Pattinson — He takes on Batman

    Pattinson stars as Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves’s The Batman, opposite Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle. After years of director-led independent films, he returns to franchise filmmaking in its central role.

  6. Fatherhood enters the picture

    Robert Pattinson — Fatherhood enters the picture

    Pattinson and actor-musician Suki Waterhouse welcome their first child, a daughter. Waterhouse confirms the baby’s arrival publicly in April and reveals that they have a girl during her Coachella performance that month.

  7. Mickey 17 gives him another director-led gamble

    Robert Pattinson — Mickey 17 gives him another director-led gamble

    He leads Bong Joon Ho’s science-fiction film Mickey 17 as an expendable worker whose body can be reprinted after death. The role adds another filmmaker-driven project to a career that moves between franchise leads and less conventional characters.

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People also ask

Who is producing the play The Holes?
Actor Robert Pattinson is serving as a producer on the play, which was written by Max Wolf Friedlich.
When and where does The Holes open?
The Holes opens on September 22 at Wild Project, located in the East Village of New York City.