Michael Sheen Joins New Moon
According to Variety, Sheen is known for his roles in Frost/Nixon and The Queen, and will portray the leader of the Volturi, an Italy-based coven of vampires, in the Twilight sequel. Sheen has played a werewolf in all three Underworld films.
The Twilight Saga's New Moon stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson reprise their Twilight roles as Bella and Edward, with Chris Weitz directing. The pic, which centers on Bella being drawn into the world of werewolves while threatened by the Volturi, will be released domestically on Nov. 20.
Production began shooting last month in Vancouver.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon was released November 20th, 2009 and stars Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke, Ashley Greene, Anna Kendrick, Christian Serratos, Michael Welch. The film is directed by Chris Weitz.
Sources: Variety
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spideykea
Going from a werewolf to a vampire now. Not surprising.
3 years agoby @spideykeaFlag
rhease7en
Wow, this is so good news! I love him in Underworld. Now he has a chance to play the vampire this time. Great casting!!!
3 years agoby @rhease7enFlag
-comrade-
Who gives a sh*t. He's slumming after Frost/Nixon.
3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
killahmovieisbak
great choice fpr Aro even though i picture the volturi older i guess my vision is a little diff
3 years agoby @killahmovieisbakFlag
CelluloidDreams
Good Casting news!!! I love Michael Sheen!!!
Sheen has become known for his portrayals of real-life celebrities: Tony Blair in the Stephen Frears directed films The Deal and The Queen!!!
3 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
artkid04
this is fantastic news, this gonna be a great sequel
3 years agoby @artkid04Flag
Shelley
Good news, loved Michael in Underworld.
3 years agoby @shelleyFlag
tippfm32
cool... As Long As Kristen Stewart in it i'm Happy......
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