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Michael Sheen joins 'New Moon' cast

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British actor Michael Sheen attends the "Empire Film Awards" at Grosvenor House in London on March 29, 2009. (UPI Photo/Rune Hellestad)
British actor Michael Sheen attends the "Empire Film Awards" at Grosvenor House in London on March 29, 2009. (UPI Photo/Rune Hellestad) 
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Published: April 13, 2009 at 10:31 AM

LOS ANGELES, April 13 (UPI) -- Welsh-born actor Michael Sheen has joined the cast of the "Twilight" sequel "New Moon."

Sheen, 40, is best known for his roles in the films "Frost/Nixon" and "The Queen," as well as two installments of the "Underworld" franchise.

E! News said the actor is set to play Aro, leader of the Volturi vampire coven, in "New Moon," which is to hit theaters this fall.

Topics: Michael Sheen
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