Another member of the Volturi has been cast. Michael Sheen joins the "New Moon" cast as Aro, joining fellow Volturi Dakota Fanning (Jane) and Jamie Campbell-Bower (Caius). Aro, the Volturi leader, can read the thoughts of those he has physically touched.
Sheen, having played Lucian in the "Underworld" series, is no stranger to the vampire vs. werewolf conflict. Although the films draw on some of the same themes as the "Twilight" series (hello forbidden love!), he will be playing for the other team this time, switching gears from werewolf to vampire. Could this provide some interesting insight for the Aro character? (Check out a shot of Michael Sheen after the jump, plus browse through our newly updated "New Moon" casting gallery.)
"New Moon" is currently in production in Vancouver, but we meet Sheen's character in Italy -- when Bella and Alice rush to save Edward's life -- so, no word yet on when Sheen will start shooting.
Twilighters eagerly anticipate the release of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon", which hits theaters this fall on November 20.
(Check out Sheen in the ever-growing "New Moon" casting gallery, which includes Fanning, Pattinson, Stewart and more!)
What do you think of this latest casting news? Do you have any advice for Michael Sheen as he takes on the vampire role, having already played a werewolf?
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