14 DAY TRIAL // With a release date set for November 20, “New Moon,” the second installment in the newly renamed “The Twilight Saga,” is slowly starting to shape up. British actor Jamie Campbell-Bower, who has appeared before in “Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” and “RocknRolla,” has just been attached to the project, as he confirms to BBC news.
According to the actor, Jamie will be playing Caius, part of the triumvirate leading a group of Italian vampires going by the name Volturi, which will eventually threaten the lives of Edward (Robert Pattinson) and his human girlfriend Bella (Kristen Stewart). Also a Volturi is Dakota Fanning, who will be playing an innocent-looking but extremely dangerous vampire, as it has been recently confirmed.
“You’re the first people I’ve told. Shooting has already started, and I’m going over in June.” Jamie tells BBC, adding that being a part of such a major project as the “Twilight” franchise can only be described as “very exciting.” “I hadn’t read the books before. But it’s a great thing to be a part of, and it did very well last year.” Jamie says of the film that has made over $370 million worldwide so far.
As it happens, now being a cast member in the film, Jamie is also privy to details about the sequel that have not yet leaked in the media. Sadly, he is not at liberty to discuss them, but one thing that he can – and does – say is that fans should not believe anything they read in the media, because producers are really looking to surprise them with “New Moon.” “I do know who else will be in it – but I can’t tell you, unfortunately. But go online and have a look at the rumors. They’re all false. You’re putting me in a terrible situation.” the British actor explains for BBC.
As for whether Jamie will enjoy the same reception, both in the UK and the US, as his fellow actor Robert Pattinson did upon the “Twilight” release, one can only hope, he shares. “I doubt I’ll get the same sort of adulation as Robert – but it’s always nice when people recognize you for your work.” Jamie concludes by saying.