According to Wenn.com, actor Michael Sheen (Alice in Wonderland) has officially signed on to play a vampire in the upcoming “Twilight” Sequel entitled The Twilight Saga: New Moon which has begun shooting in Vancouver. According to the report, Michael has reportedly receive a $7.3 million payday for taking on the role.

“New Moon” stars Robert Pattinson (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix), Kristen Stewart (Adventureland, The Runaways), Nikki Reed (K-11), Ashley Greene (Skateland), Jackson Rathbone (S. Darko) Dakota Fanning and Kellan Lutz.

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