Report: Michael Sheen To Rule The Vampires In 'New Moon'

Access Hollywood - April 12, 2009 1:09 PM PDT
Story photo: Report: Michael Sheen To Rule The Vampires In 'New Moon'Michael Sheen will join 'Twilight' stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in 'New Moon'Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LONDON, UK -- Michael Sheen may have gone toe-to-toe with President Richard Nixon as journalist David Frost in "Frost/Nixon," but he's reportedly about to take on an even deadlier role - a "New Moon" vampire.

The British actor will play Aro, the leader of the Italian Volturi vampires, in the "Twilight" sequel, according to the Mail on Sunday.

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Dakota Fanning was previously announced as a fellow Volturi, the pint-sized Jane.

"Michael's role is so important because he's the head of all vampires," director Chris Weitz told the UK newspaper, adding that he had "aggressively" pursued the star. "Aro is, on the surface, a very gracious and friendly vampire, but beneath that he is a tremendous threat."

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It won't be the actor's first turn as a ruler of the undead - he also starred in "Underworld" opposite ex Kate Beckinsale , with whom he has a daughter, as the werewolf Lucian.

The couple reportedly split during filming.

Michael reprised the role in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans," released in January 2009.

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"New Moon" is currently in production in Vancouver, with a release date slated for November 20, 2009.

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  • JennaL
    okay so im just glad they are getting some actually good actors for the rest of the films. im sorry but twilight, was one of the dumbest and worst movies. i loved all of the books, and was very dissapointed. i am holding my breath with new moon. also, i think robert was great as cedric diggory in harry potter 4, but i dont think he was all that amazing as edward. also i just dont like kristen
    report abuseposted July 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT
  • he isnt that bad looking. im sure he cleans up rele well. im pretty sure that they will have them shave and put a crap load of make up on him to make him look "beautiful" , like robert pattinson who is not very attractive outside of the twilight studio.
    report abuseposted May 6, 2009 7:31 AM PDT
  • mrs.cullen
    he is ugley
    report abuseposted April 16, 2009 9:41 AM PDT
  • __A_YAHOO_USER__
    my only problem with them casting him is that he is to ugly to be an italian vampire. sorry sheen
    report abuseposted April 15, 2009 4:47 PM PDT
  • inamoratavv
    Michael Sheen is a fantastic choice for this role. Ideally I think Aro would appear to have been "created" at a younger age. What everyone here is missing is that he's supposed to give off an AURA of age. This will be a very challenging acting role for any actor simply due to the bizarre nature of the character. I'm excited to see how it works out.
    report abuseposted April 14, 2009 6:46 AM PDT
  • Decori
    i think they could've chosen someone better. i mean he is a perfect werewolf in underworld, not quite a great vampire in twilight. plus i always pictured that character really old!
    report abuseposted April 13, 2009 10:58 AM PDT
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    report abuseposted April 13, 2009 8:47 AM PDT
  • Collette
    I am so glad that they are getting some great actors for the next three movies. Michael Sheen is perfect for the part of Aro and if you don't think so just watch the Underworld movies. He may have been a lycon in those films, but he will be able to pull off a vampire effortlessly I'm sure. Can't wait.
    report abuseposted April 13, 2009 6:56 AM PDT
  • Bitten
    I think he'll be great for Aro!! bring on New Moon!
    report abuseposted April 13, 2009 5:35 AM PDT
  • crazywitch0219
    I JUST CANT WAIT.....TWILIGHT SAGA RULES!!!!.......
    report abuseposted April 12, 2009 7:49 PM PDT
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