In its review, Rolling Stone said: "Late in the film, a real actor, Michael Sheen, shows up as the mind-reading Aro, of the Italian Volturi vampires, and sparks things up. You can almost hear the young cast thinking, 'Is that acting?

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Aro is one of the three leaders of the Volturi—the dominant coven of the vampire world. He is widely accepted as the overall leader of the Volturi, and shows the gift of tactile telepathy, which gives him the ability to read someone's thoughts and memories with a single touch.

Michael Christopher Sheen appears in New Moon, Eclipse, and both Breaking Dawn movies as Aro. Sheen is well known for his roles as David Frost in the Academy Award nominated Frost/Nixon, and as the Lycans' leader Lucian in the Underworld film series.

Apr 11, 2024 · Michael Sheen is an acclaimed actor best known for his roles in films such as Frost/Nixon, The Queen, and Passengers. In 2008, he joined the cast of the Twilight franchise playing Aro, the leader of the Volturi Coven.

Nov 28, 2023 · In the film adaptations of the Twilight saga, the character of Aro is brought to life by Welsh actor Michael Sheen. Sheen portrays Aro in New Moon, Breaking Dawn – Part 1, and Breaking Dawn – Part 2.

Jun 15, 2022 · Michael Sheen played Volturi leader Aro, who had the ability to read a person's thoughts and access their memories just by touching them.

Oct 16, 2024 · Michael Sheen is a Welsh actor who portrayed the character Aro, the leader of the Volturi, in the Twilight film series. The Volturi are a powerful coven of vampires who rule the world of vampires. What is Aro’s role in Twilight?

Sheen will play Aro, one of the leaders of the powerful Italian coven known as the Volturi, in director Chris Weitz‘s take on the Stephenie Meyer novel. The casting news comes courtesy of Variety...

Aro is one of three who lead the clan of ancient vampires know as the Volturi, although he is thier overall leader. He has a supernatural gift that allows him to hear all thoughts, and know all memories of a person, simply by touching them.