Aug 27 2009
First Look: Michael Sheen as Aro in ‘Twilight Saga: New Moon’
Summit Entertainment has just released the first look of Michael Sheen as Aro, head of the Volturi clan, for the upcoming Twilight Saga: New Moon.
Aro played by Michael Sheen is the head of the vampire clan Volturi. The vampire coven known as the Volturi resides in Volterra, Italy.
They are regarded as “royalty” by other vampires because they have lived for well over three thousand years and act as police, enforcing the rule that vampires’ existence remain a secret from humans. They often send others to travel from Volterra to prevent overzealous covens and renegade vampires from exposing their kind. They are guarded by several powerful vampires who have been recruited for their powers and skills. Aro has the power to read every thought a person has ever had once he has made physical contact with. Volturi leaders include, Caius played by Jamie Campbell Bower and Marcus played by Christopher Heyerdahl.
Michael Sheen is absolutely brilliant at portraying his characters and I just think that the most brilliant part of him is that he always can manage to look and bring something very different in each and every character that he’s playing.
According to the Daily Mail, the 40-year old actor (who was previously married to actress Kate Beckinsale) has agreed to take on the role of the lead Volturi vampire, Aro, for the Twilight sequel, New Moon after New Moon director, Chris Weitz pursued him “aggresively” for this role.
‘Michael’s role is so important because he’s the head of all vampires,’ he said. ‘Aro is, on the surface, a very gracious and friendly vampire, but beneath that he is a tremendous threat.’
Michael Sheen has been famous for portraying prominent figures such as David Frost in the Academy Award nominated Frost/Nixon and also for portraying former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair in 3 separate films, The Deal, The Queen and the upcoming The Special Relationship. Michael Sheen will also be portraying football manager Brian Clough in the upcoming The Damned United. Michael Sheen also has a role in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland as ‘The White Rabbit’ as well as the villain in Disney’s Tron Legacy.
Related Posts:
First Look: Jamie Campbell Bower as Caius, Christopher Heyerdahl as Marcus of Volturi in ‘New Moon’
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
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Chop! I love it Shem! Thanks for this!!! Aro looks so handsome!
Btw, glad you got back your old layout!
And that dark suit, oh my! He totally fits my vampire fantasy, Shem! Can’t wait for Ane’s reaction to this! Lol!!
@Bill: Hey Bill! FC!!
I think at this point, you’re tied with Ane! 
@phatelara: Don’t you just love him?? Michael Sheen is awesome! And yeah, he looks awesome, gracious and terrifying! He’s perfect for the role!
Hahaha actually the wide layout was growing on me.. made my text seem a lot neater! LMAO! But still yeah, I’m glad to have my sidebar back!
I agree with Debbs he look like the perfect vampire here. Did you play in the movie Under World he sorta looks like that guy. BTW I also see you got your stats back congrats Shemah
Wooo Hooo tied with Ane now i have to see if i can pull away hahahahaha
Hey Bill, he is the Underworld guy lol! And he’s awesome.
Shem, C said he has that face which is easy to transform with makeup. I hope he lives forever because he is such an awesome actor. :):)