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A bit older than most Twilight Saga stars, Michael Sheen comes aboard the franchise in the role of Aro, an elder vampire in the Volturi.

The British actor spoke to MTV about the role this week and replied:

"He's very calming on the surface, very gentle and soft on the surface. But beneath, he is a psychopathic killer... He's a great character, and I had a great time doing it.

Asked about Dakota Fanning's turn as a fellow Volturi villain, Sheen couldn't praise the young star enough:

"She's fantastic. She's scary as hell, but she looks so sweet. She's got a great character there. People are really going to love her."

Meanwhile, we're uncovered a new photo from New Moon. Its courtesy of a Bella dream sequence and you can check it out after this article's jump.

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Michael Sheen is a busy man.

The actor - who will appear in future films such as New Moon and Alice in Wonderland - has been cast in the Tron sequel.

Walt Disney Pictures has confirmed that Sheen will appear in Tron: Legacy, though there's no word yet on who he will play. Sheen joins a cast that includes:

• Jeff Bridges
• Garrett Hedlund
• Olivia Wilde
• Beau Garrett

Sheen's other credits include The Queen (for which he was nominated for an Oscar), Frost/Nixon, The Damned United and Underworld.

Michael Sheen has been cast in New Moon.

The British actor - best known for his role in last year's Oscar-nominated Frost/Nixon - will portray Aro, the leader of the deadly Volturi vampires, those that aim to ensure humans never find out bloodsuckers exist.

New Moon actually isn't Sheen's first time taking on an undead role; he also starred in 2003's Underworld alongside Kate Beckinsale, with whom he has a daughter.

British actor Michael Sheen (best known for his role of Tony Blair in The Queen, pictured below) will appear in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.

It's unknown at this time just what part Sheen will play, though it's already been announced that Johnny Depp is portraying the Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowska will take on the iconic title role.