Now that 'New Moon' has Michael Sheen and Dakota, who's next? (spoilers)

April 12, 11:21 PMTwilight ExaminerAmanda Bell

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Summit Entertainment has been surprising Twilight fans left and right lately with its relatively constant cast-updates of late for The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Though no official word has been given yet, we feel sure that Easter Sunday's news that Michael Sheen will portray the Volturi Aro is as reliable as were the reports that Dakota Fanning would be joining the cast as little (but powerful) Jane.

As we discussed yesterday (see here), there are still a number of spots up for grabs. Taking the rumors that Justine Wachsberger will be Gianna (the human secretary for the Volturi) to be true, what's left?

First, we have Alec. Alec is the second part of the dynamic deadly duo of Alec and Jane. He, who is also a member of the Volturi guard, is a direct contrast in his extra capacities as a vampire. Like Edward, Alice, and Jane, he has an additional power - aside from being unbelievably strong, fast, and lethal - and that is that he can virtually erase all sensory experience from his prey. While Jane puts the force of indescribable pain upon her victims, Alec takes it all away - leaving his victim ripe for the taking with no clue whatsoever as to what is even happening to him or her. The tricky part? Alec is supposed to look very much like Jane. This means that whoever is selected to play Dakota Fanning's Jane counterpart will need to look like, well, Dakota Fanning.

Second, we have the forgettable but important nonetheless (forgettable only because of his lack of speech throughout the series) Marcus, the third of the ancient Volturi leadership (alongside Caius (to be played by Jamie Campbell-Bower) and Aro (to be played by, well you know, Michael Sheen)).  Marcus' ability is rather extraordinary as well - he can sense the ties that bind relationships like Edward and Bella's or the Cullen family in general. This proves to be a handy tool when it comes to spotting loyalties and the ties that bind, and coupled with another Volturi guard member, Chelsea - who can break these ties that bind with her own extra ability, Marcus can prove to be a quite powerful adversary. So what does Marcus look like? I imagine him as an older, heavier man, but many fans say that they see Marcus as younger, like Jamie Campbell-Bower.

Third, we have Seth and Leah Clearwater. Though their roles are albeit practically nonexistent in New Moon (a mere mention or two, at best), they come into play at a much greater level later in the series. Seth, who becomes (spoiler) a friend to the Cullens, is young, Native American, and sweet. Leah, on the other hand, is sassy, strong, and has a bit of the blues throughout the series. She (spoiler) who becomes the only female portion of the wolfpack, becomes a vital part of the Cullens' life near the end of the series and is one of the few (Seth and Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner)) who breaks away from their allegiance to Sam Uley to allow Jacob Black (the "true" Alpha of the former pack) to take their lead.

Finally, we have some side characters whose role in the films will be fairly small, but important nonetheless. Take Mrs. Clearwater, for example. Though she, like Leah and Seth, is a small role if at all in New Moon, she'll be more important to the continued series, as, ahem, her and Charlie Swan (Billy Burke) make their acquaintence. Or, for example, Ben (Angela's later love interest). Rumor has had it that this character won't be brought to life on the big-screen, but in the films, Angela (played by Christian Serratos) abandons her half-interest in Eric Yorkie (Justin Chon) and starts a long-lasting romance with the sweet and lovable Ben. In Midnight Sun, even, the draft portions show Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and Emmett Cullen (Kellan Lutz) playing a little gotcha game with Ben in return for Angela's kindness - though few expect this to make its way into the film series. Another important set of characters, as we discussed, will be Felix and Demetri, more members of the Volturi guard with talents beyond mere (pssht) vampirism. Felix makes his first debut in New Moon and should be expected to be seen in The Twilight Saga: New Moon as well. This dark, Emmett-big guy is rather intimidating. Demetri, who is an excellent tracker, puts Alice (Ashley Greene) and Jasper (Jackson Rathbone) on their feet and Bella on a wild goose chase in Breaking Dawn, and should also make an appearance in New Moon.

So who do you think should play these roles? I'll start. I think that someone like Viggo Mortensen (though he'd probably never go for it) would be an excellent Demetri and that Gerard Butler might suit the part well as Felix. Who would you cast? Comment below and let us know!

* UPDATE: Summit Entertainment has released the full cast  list - see here!

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