'Twilight was a massive turning point in my life'

Los Angeles: Robert Pattinson says his role of Edward Cullen in the Twilight series was a huge "turning point" in his life.

The British actor, who became an overnight sensation alongside Kristen Stewart after the vampire love story hit theatres, says the movie also made him consider acting as a full-time profession.

"It was really, really fun. It was a massive turning point in my life. I had an entirely different life after.

"I wasn't entirely sure I was going to be an actor until after that movie so I'll always appreciate it," Pattinson told E! News.

The 32-year-old actor was speaking on the sidelines of a promotional event of his latest film Damsel.

Damsel is set to be released on

June 22.