Does Robert Pattinson want to shut the door on fame?

After being under public's microscope for his turn as Edward Cullen and his highly publicized relationship with Kristen Stewart, the former Twilight heartthrob appears to be tiring of the limelight.

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"The cost of fame is the thing he and Kristen used to complain about all day and that hasn't changed at all for him," a source recently informed Radar Online, adding, "Rob really can't stand being famous, even though he loves his job," says the friend. "I'm sure all the hell he went through with Kristen was the final straw for him as far as fame is concerned."

Its no surprise the Brit might want a break from all the attention. With legions of extremely devoted fans constantly popping up around him, even other actors have remarked at how overwhelming and difficult the spotlight must be.

Currently working on Queen of the Desert and Life, Pattinson is also slated to star in The Lost City Of Z and The Childhood Of A Leader. However, he may be looking to move behind the camera in the future.

"[Pattinson] is looking at a whole new approach to his future and is even considering going to theater school to focus more on getting behind the camera," the source told Radar Online. "Rob's been talking to a lot of independent filmmakers, and­ the last thing he wants to do is act in another blockbuster. He would like to direct a movie one day."

In the meantime, Pattinson has been keeping a distance between himself and his former girlfriend. Although there were rumors that the pair exchanged of Valentine's Day gifts, Stewart and Pattinson have not been spotted together since October.

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