Michael Sheen Joins TWILIGHT Sequel 'New Moon'

Variety is reporting that stage and screen star Michael Sheen has joined the "Twilight" film series.

Summit Entertainment has tapped Sheen for the sequel "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," which began shooting last month in Vancouver.

Michael Sheen who is best known for his roles in "Frost/Nixon" and "The Queen," will portray the leader of the Volturi, an Italy-based coven of vampires, in the "Twilight" sequel reports Variety. Sheen has played a werewolf in all three "Underworld" films.

"New Moon" stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson reprise their "Twilight" roles as Bella and Edward, with Chris Weitz directing. The motion picture, which centers on the character Bella being introduced to the world of werewolves while threatened by the Volturi, will be released domestically on November 20th.

"Twilight," was a B.O. smash in its November 2008 debut, grossing $380 million worldwide.

Chris Weitz replaced Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke on "New Moon", the vampire thriller series represents a ready-made franchise for Summit with four books in Stephenie Meyer's series, which have sold more than 17 million copies worldwide. To read the full Variety article click here.

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