Pierce, Pattinson hit the road in desolate Australia

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Hollywood stars Robert Pattinson and Guy Pearce suit up for the North American premiere of their latest flick "the Rover" - a tale set in a gritty, lawless Australia.

It's ten years past a global financial collapse, and Pearce is in pursuit of the takers of his sole possession, a car.

Not much about him is revealed in the film, not even his name.

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"It took awhile for me to understand this man through the conversations of the man I was planning because not a lot there on the page about who he is. So, you know there were a few discussions to be had."

While Pearce's character is an utter loner, Pattinson portrays Rey, a dependent gang member, and a brother of one of the thieves who took Pearce's car.

The part is a far cry from the vampire heartthrob role in the Twilight series that propelled Pattinson into international stardom.

But the 28-year-old says it didn't feel all that different.

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