Friday, July 17, 2009

Quickie: Aussie Casted in "Twilight" Sequel


The Hollywood Reporter announced the news that Australian actor Xavier Samuel will play the character Riley in the "Twilight" Saga sequel "Eclipse," the third installment of the popular book series by Stephanie Meyer.

If you're a fan of Aussie cinema, you may have seen him in the films "Newcastle" or "September." This will be his first U.S. role.

This is the first major casting news for "Eclipse." The film is expected to start shooting next month in Vancouver with Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Troy Lautner.