Meet the New New Moon Cast - Volturi

Last week Summit announced the complete cast for New Moon. Since many of the additions for the Twilight sequel are relatively unknown actors -- a practice the studio repeated from Twilight -- we put together a look at the new faces and their credentials.

The guide for the new vampire cast follows. You can find the new wolf pack guide here. And if you're looking for details about the original actors (and ongoing, rest assured Taylor Lautner fans), see our Meet the Cast of Twilight. What do you think of these casting choices? Be sure to drop us a comment below.



Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen as Aro

Where you've seen him: As werewolf Lucian in the Underworld movies, as British prime minister Tony Blair in The Queen, and as David Frost in Frost/Nixon.

In New Moon: Aro is the overall leader of the Volturi clan and can read someone's thoughts with a single touch. He was a close friend of Carlisle Cullen, and is very interested in Edward and his vampire talents. He's also a big fan of human blood and doesn't understand the Cullen's vegetarianism.

Verdict: He's got the ability, the pale skin, and more than enough experience with supernatural creatures. Well done, Chris Weitz.

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Charlie Bewley

Charlie Bewley as Demetri

Where you've seen him: Nowhere. He's a mystery!

In New Moon: Demetri is a well-spoken member of the Volturi guard and has the ability to track people through their thoughts.

Verdict: We're betting the female fans will love him, with his Robert Pattinson hair and British good looks. So, who's on Team Demetri?

Jamie Campbell Bower

Jamie Campbell Bower as Caius

Where you've seen him: As Anthony in Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street and in RocknRolla. He's also rumored to be starring in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

In New Moon: Caius is one of three Volturi leaders, alongside Aro and Marcus, and is the more stubborn of the group. He has a fear of werewolves, and isn't too keen on Bella and Edward either.

Verdict: He's quite creepy looking, which should suit Caius well. We're wondering if he's too young for the role, though he does have the required shoulder-length hair. We're not too sure about translucent onion skin, though.

Daniel Cudmore

Daniel Cudmore as Felix

Where you've seen him: As mutant Colossus in X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand.

In New Moon: Part of the Volturi guard, Felix is violent, tall, and very strong. He has no known power and seems to hate Edward Cullen with an unexplained passion.

Verdict: He's chunky and built like a football player. Hello, Felix!

Christopher Heyerdahl

Christopher Heyerdahl as Marcus

Where you've seen him: In Smallville, Stargate: Atlantis, and Supernatural. This guy likes his TV!

In New Moon: Marcus can read relationships, which is handy when you're a leader of an ancient vampire clan. Nothing gets past him.

Verdict: Mean-looking and intimidating, he'll be great as bored, menacing Marcus.

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning as Jane

Where you've seen her: Alongside Tom Cruise in War of the Worlds, in Steven Spielberg's mini-series Taken, and most recently in the sci-fi movie Push.

In New Moon: Child-like in appearance, Jane is an especially vicious vampire who was turned at a young age. She mentally tortures people with her power, much to the enjoyment of twin brother, Alec. Bella is immune to her powers, which irks Jane to no end.

Verdict: A brilliant choice! Fanning has the young looks and, with her years of acting experience, should easily bring Jane to life.

Cameron Bright

Cameron Bright as Alec

Where you've seen him: In X-Men: The Last Stand, an episode of The 4400, and as Adam in An American Affair.

In New Moon: Alec is Jane's twin and can control people's senses. Stay well away from him if you don't want to suddenly find yourself blind, deaf, or missing the sense of smell.

Verdict: Young enough for the role, with all the right looks for Alec. With a little makeup and styling, Bright and Fanning could easily pass for evil twins.

Noot Seear

Noot Seear as Heidi

Where you've seen her: Modeling for Armani, Calvin Klein, and Chanel, as well as for magazines such as Elle and Vanity Fair.

In New Moon: Heidi acts as bait for the Volturi, rounding up humans for them to eat. She's described as statuesque, and is said to possess an exceptional beauty.

Verdict: Her character (along with Rosalie) is probably as close to a supermodel as you'll find in The Twilight Saga. We're sure Seear's previous modeling career will assist her with the role -- but will it help with her acting?

Justine Wachsberger

Justine Wachsberger as Gianna (Unconfirmed)

Where you've seen her: With a blink-and-you'll-miss-it part in 2004's First Daughter.

In New Moon: Gianna is a human secretary, of sorts. She works for the Volturi and hopes that one day they'll turn her into a vampire. The Cullens can't stand her, and think it's most likely she'll just end up dead.

Verdict: As long as she can convincingly say a few lines, she'll be fine.



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  • 300100

    06/08/09 08:49 AM
    i CANT WAIT `TILL I CAN FINALLY GET OUT OF THIS PRISON HOUSE AND GO SEE THAT THRILLER MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!EDWARD AND JACOB FIGHTING OVER BELLA!! RRRWW. GO EDWARD GO!!!!JACOB AND THE PACK WILL BE AWSOME TO SEE.!!!
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  • samgirl7

    06/07/09 12:32 AM
    If you're going to complain about Gianna's casting just by looks, you'd have to complain about Heidi's too. They got the main character's looks right, I'm willing to be flexible with the support cast, it make it more interesting, I think. I liked what they did with Laurent.
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  • Vampiregirl366

    06/05/09 09:48 AM
    i cant really see micheal sheen play aro at all. everyone else is either perfect or fine.
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  • brandi hallin

    06/01/09 10:13 PM
    I think Dakota would be perfect for Jane. I can't wait to see this movie I no it willbe better then Twilight!!!!!!!
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  • byuflutist

    05/26/09 06:22 PM
    I don't know how you're going to do the onion-skin thing for the 3 main Volturi but that's why you're the director and I'm not. Look, if Gianna doesn't look exactly like it's written in the book that's fine. She's a minor character who doesn't even show up except for those few short moments when Edward, Bella, and Alice are leaving the tower, and even then she should be totally overshadowed by Edward and Bella being reunited at last.
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  • byuflutist

    05/26/09 06:22 PM
    I don't know how you're going to do the onion-skin thing for the 3 main Volturi but that's why you're the director and I'm not. Look, if Gianna doesn't look exactly like it's written in the book that's fine. She's a minor character who doesn't even show up except for those few short moments when Edward, Bella, and Alice are leaving the tower, and even then she should be totally overshadowed by Edward and Bella being reunited at last.
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  • Dizzy_27_09

    05/21/09 09:55 AM
    OMG!!!! Charlie Bewley as Demetri I am loving this already!!
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    • 300100

      06/08/09 08:40 AM
      Demetri is HOT i'm loving this movie already!!!!!!! OMG! OMG! I CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Tanyaluv73

    05/20/09 01:59 PM
    OK Just went over the book again and I was RIGHT!!! Gianna should be someone as Bella puts it or as Stephenie "WRITES IT" DARK SKINNED with Green eyes!!! Are we color blind here?? As a BIG fan that is not only 35 and happens to have an African American descent with gray green eyes (when I wear my contacts)--hehehehe-I could not help but be offended at this. Glad to see however that this is UNCONFIRMED!!!

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LET'S STICK TO THE BOOK CHRIS!!
    Thanks

    By the way love the fact that Michael Sheen is playing Aro!! Fits it to the T!!!
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    • <3 CS <3

      06/02/09 07:13 PM
      omg, im sorry but i think you are being really nit picky with this. i noticed the same thing, but also Laurant was supposed to be white with short hair. i didnt see anyone complaining about that, but as soon as its against African Americans OH GOD, its SOOOO offensive, im sorry, and im from African American decent as well and i think you should just let it go, they are doing a great job on the movie, the best they can to please the old fans as well as draw in new ones. Everyone should just lay off.


      I absolutely love everything so far and i cant wait until the movie is done!
  • Tanyaluv73

    05/18/09 04:01 PM
    I am please overall with the main 3 Volturi characters Marcus, Aro and Caius as well as Jane and Alec, however I have to say that I am somewhat displeased with Gianna. From reading the book I personally got the idea that Gianna would be much more along the lines of some African American decent. I mean are we not reading the same book here or what. Bella describes her as dark or more olive tone with green eyes...no offense but Justine you hardly fif the bill. Fortunate for her if this is the final cut for the characters this is the one time we would actually see Justine in this character. I see her more or less as either a Kate or Irina character...at least she would have been around for the other installments.

    This is of course just my opinion...
    On another note...You are DEAD ON with the Heidi character!!!! NOOT this part was definitely made for you girl!!

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