Robert Pattinson’s new movie, Water For Elephants has had its UK release date pushed back from April to May.

The movie, which also stars Reese Witherspoon is based on the best-selling novel by Sara Gruen and is directed by I Am Legend’s Francis Lawrence.

The movie is set in the Great Depression and tells the story of Jacob, a poor veterinary student who begins work for a travelling circus.

The movie was due for release on April 22 but has now been pushed back to May 4 in the UK and Ireland.