You know, if the production won't bother to read the book, they should just ask Stephenie.

They should seriously add some older actors here. It makes sense. An older actor could be much more menacing and hold their weight next to Dr. Cullen. It would be more believable to have the Volturi around the same age as Dr. Cullen. I never imagined a young Caius. It destroys the image and menace of the character.

I completely agree with BB... I always thought that the Volturi were at least the same age a Carlisle if not older. I just can't see Carlisle living with them (the Volturi) for the period of time he did in the book especially with Cauis having a baby face like Jamie's. I don't know I hope they don't screw up casting Aro.

i agree. i always imagined the 3 leaders to be older...Dr. Cullens age or older too....they should consider wider ranges of ages...not everyone was bitten as young adults.......

The average life expectancy 3000 years ago was only 30 so, in theory, the 3 "ancient" volturi should all be under 30 years of age when they were frozen. Picking young actors to play the 3 leaders would be an intelligent move by the casting directors. The onus is then on these actors to be able to act as older then they actually look, I guess. I don't know this actor and how talented he is though but look forward to seeing this in November.

At the risk of sounding like a complete nerd, I should point out that "life expectancy" is greatly misrepresented in most cases when looking back to say the 17th and 18th centuries. It is an average which in most studies includes a disproportionately high level of infant mortality.

I have no problem with actors a tad on the young side playing the volturi. I guess we'll all just wait and see how it matches up to our own imaginations.

Holy crap, 3000 years? Hahaha. I guess I didn't pay close attention to the books. I was out of the country and my mom fell in love with them, so it became an international book club deal.

Yeah, if we're talking 3000 years...good point, good point.

ummm no! i don't think so considering i was confused by wether he was a he or a she....
yeahhh

I'm willing to give him a shot.

First, people you cannot judge him based on how he looks in pictures we see now. Can you imagine how much make up he'll go under? Looking at Ashley Greene's press photos, I do not think she looks like Alice... but then she gets in costume and make up, and WOW. Same for the guy who plays Emmett (OMG terrible Twilight moment... and I do not feel like looking up his name, hah)

Secondly, like someone else said, i'm more concerned with them nailing Aro.

I think he will do a great job! He looks the part&I'm happy.
Now for Aro, who will be playing him?

Kellan Lutz

HE LOOks LIke A GIRL!!! seriusly...i thought he was a girl at first.... he is definatly NOT my caius..

Jamie Campbell Bower is much too hot to look like a girl!!! I love him to death!! He's totally hot both as Caius and outside of the film...he's just awesome all the way around!! I can hardly wait to see the film just because of his appearence!!

YAY Jamie!! He's perfect for the part of Caius and anyone who thinks he looks like a girl is just plain stupid or insane!! Can't you people tell that he is a guy because of his super hot features?

i looked at the picture and wasn't sure if it was a boy or a girl. after reading the caption about "him", i was still confused... that's just a bit too weird for me.

I'm not really sure....but I'm all for giving him a chance!

Jamie, make us proud!!!!! I'm rooting for you!!!!

I think he will do awesome, and me dos, I'm rooting for you!

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i think he could do a good job just not what i imagined

its just he looks a little too young but thats just my opinion.

the thing for me is that, well in the book they dont hint their age, just that they are acient. they could have been turned at 12 for all we know, but i do think that he looks a little young. edward is supposed to be 17 and rob looks so much older than jamie. but i dont doubt his abilities and what he can pull into the role and he does has that scary beauty to him, it reminds me of when bella couldnt decide whether aro was beautiful or not. is he right for the role? maybe. i guess all we have to do is wait for what makeup can do.

I agree with you LOLEizz. In addition, I think it's freakier to see someone who seems young have so much power (think Jane). In my opinion, a kid killer is more intimidating because it's all wrong

I pictured more of a Crispin Glover type

I hope he does well, but I pictured more of an older actor to portray caius, preferably Clive Owen.

i dont even know who that is... i saw sweeny todd, (it does say that that pic of him is from sweeny todd, right?) but i dont remember him... im looking him up... i imagined caius with white hair, thats what it says in the book...

well i looked him up... i remember him now, i think... lol i forget what character he played... i guess i better watch sweeny todd again, i loved that movie...

First of all, it's spelled Sweeney Todd not "Sweeny" and Jamie is totally awesome and Hot. You must have not been paying much attention to the film if you didn't catch those details!

it was a freaking typo jeez calm down

meh, I think as long as they cast the the other Volturi leaders, specifically Aro, then he'll be fine for Caius. Plus with some makeup and those white contacts, some vampireish scenes, then sure. I'm glad they cast him actually instead of someone well know who may of "fit" our personal thoughts on the character.

We'll adjust. Let's give him a chance.

uhhh i didn't picture the volturi being so young.. first dakota fanning and now this guy.. they just seem to young.
BUT
i think jamie is a good choice. he has that like, beautiful and strange vibe to him. i can see it now.
the cast of the first movie was fab so i'm beginning to trust their judgments about casting. so. let's hope for the best. WHO IS ARO AND MARCUS!?!?! aro is the biggie. and the chemistry between the three brothers is going to have to be solid. i hope that happens.

Personally my choice was Jonathan Rhys-Meyer. As I read, that is who I imagined from New Moon on through BD. However, I think Jamie could pull it off. If you put the Caius make up on him then it will work. Just imagine him with the white hair, onion like skin, and cloudy red eyes. Scares the hale out of me!

Can't we just give him a chance before we feed him to the wolves?

jonathan rhys-meyer is good...maybe he would be a good apathetic marcus..hmm

That is a good suggestion! However I'm not sure if his schedule (Tudors filming) would allow him to be in the movie.

i agree. the chemistry is key.
but to me its the most important that they get aro right.

I agree. Caius is impt, but ARO is the one they have to get perfect. He's the true leader of the Volturi. This kid will be fine, I'm sure.

i think he looks like a girl,i pictured someone like older in their thirties or something?

I was expecting someone lil bit more older than him. So we'll see how it goes in New Moon when it comes out.

i think he is a good choice but we will see in new moon i guess

i love the movie sweeny todd... i think i remember what character he is but im not positive... i think we should give him a chance! and a wig!

I'm more bothered that they're calling Caius the Volturi leader. All of the books portray Aro as the leader of the Volturi.

As for the actor, you never know, he could turn out amazing. Look at what everyone had to say when they announced the cast of Twilight.

YES! I thought this too. Aro is the leader. Caius is the jerk who wants to kill everyone, and Marcus is the one who could care less.

Aro, Caius and Marcus are the three leaders of the Volturi--with Aro being
the alpha leader -- at least, that's how I interpreted it from the book...

Yeah, alpha leader. That's a good way to put it.

i guess we'll see when the movie comes out as of yet no comment.

Like I said before, he--in a very odd way--looks like the Caius I had in mind while I read the book just that he wasn't this young... I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and wait to see how he does =]

I think he'll be fine but he's not the leader I'm more interested in who's playing Aro.

well I'm sure that they would not have casted a young person if stephenie meyer had a few saying on twilight on character look then I would imagine that she would in new moon too so I think that a young cast for the volturi is not so bad, what is more horrible in a way than for someone so old in vampire years and that its so evil that destroying its brethen was so easy just for power to be in-cased in the body of a child.

He's too young to play Caius. He looks more like Alec.

true he does look more like an ALEC hes young enough and he sorta ooks like dakota fanning

The thing with the Volturi is that they can look super young, but they must have a certain gravitas and maturity to them, because they are over 3000 years old. And Caius is very serious and militaristic in his actions. I am not sure this Jamie Campbell can pull that off with such a babyface.

I think he'll be great. I know everyone keeps saying "I didn't imagine the volturi being so young" but remember, they are vampires! The books say they are thousands of years old but never does it mention at what age they were turned into vamps! :)

I kinda wanted to be surprised when I saw the Volturi for the first time.. I'm worried if I keep coming to this site that the movie won't be surprising at all... and I know that sounds silly since I've read the books and I know what happens.. but... I dunno.. I wish I didnt know who was playing Caius... :-(

No!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What are you guys thinking? He's too young. I myself imagined someone in their late 20s or early 30s. Bella describes Aro as a "scolding grandfather." (Aro, Caius and Marcus should be about same age) Hard to picture someone scolding me when hes a LOT younger than me!

Remember, Edward is 17. This guy looks way younger than that!
At least make him look older than Robert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have confidence that when he's (or she's, I can't tell...) in costume/makeup he will look like Caius. But I just don't like the fact that I can't tell whether he is a boy or a girl....

iunno.. im still too undecided... i pictured older and more mature looking actors to play the ancients... i agreed with dakota because they described jane as a child like vampire.. but with caius i imagined an older more authority willing being-- dont get me wrong.. ive seeb sweeney todd and i thought that he did great but...hmmmm... really not too sure

I think they are casting way too young for some of the roles. Of course they have to satisfy the surprisingly horny 12 year old fans, but I myself am left thinking "hmm, I guess my only non-pervy options are Charlie and Carlisle". Hmpf.

It's a sad sad day when a 24 year old feels like a pervy old cougar. xD

hahahaha, you forgot about Billy Black. We get Billy, too.

Yeah, I love me some of-age Native American. xD

Hahaha! That is so funny! I do love Carlisle more than anyone... and the actor who plays the part :-) Totally off-topic, have you seen Charlie (Billy Burke) in Fracture? You should if you haven't.

I'm so with Joanne...I'm upset they call Caius the Volturi leader. Maybe they haven't read the books...cleary Aro was the leader!! And I'm sure this choice will be perfect, they haven't mis-cast yet to me and I don't think they'll start now.

I didn't picture caius being this young Stephenie describes him as "white-haired" (Pg 477, New Moon) but I think he could do a good job. Not what I had expected though but I am willing to give him a chance.

I loved him in Sweeney Todd I think he'll do a great job and is a wonderful actor. DON'T JUDGE BY LOOKS!!!!!

Im not dissapointed, but i was imagining an older guy, but his great for cauis. I know he'll do a good job, like he did in sweety todd.

I seriously can't wait till New Moon it's going to be amazing. I also really like Jamie in Sweeney Todd and he did a great job. There might be someone better than him for Caius but we'll just have to see how he does. I'm sure he'll do great. Plus it's not like he's going to be in New Moon movie all that much.

Maybe it's just me, but I assumed that since Carlisle used to roll with the Volturi they were more around his age. I hope this guy does a good job anyhow. We'll find out in November.

Why was everyone imagining an older guy? It never stated in the book that they were old. They must be around carlisles age, mid twenties or early thirties. He not exactly what I imagined look wise. But I do remember him from sweeny todd, he stood out, even with his somewhat smaller role. I also like his look, it's almost model like, he's cute IMO.

I honestly didn't imagine it would be someone young that would act the part. to be honest i imagined Jonathan Pryce to be in his spot. He is old and they said caius has translucent skin so i imagined someone old and somewhat frail. and he has an accent that he wouldn't have to practice on lol

Yes! Jonathan Pryce would be great. Then get Anthony Hopkins as Aro. With his accent, piercing eyes, scheming and smiling... he would be great in the role.

i most definitely agree. i honestly don't see young actors fitting this role. the book describes someone white haired and translucent skin, so i see someone fitting the role much older. hey even Patrick Stuart fits well, or am i going over board with people that have the accent ???? lol

Ummmmm.. NO!!!.
Caius is supposed to be a fairly old man with white hair.
This guy is a kid compared to who should play it.
Didn't they read the book at all?
I swear, if they ruin this movie, the way Twilight was ruined, I am FREAKING.

I think he would be better in the role of alec......it seems like a better fit

he'll be great...though now that ppl have said Alec he does seem more fitted for that role...I dunno I really didn't like Caius I'm more interested in who they get to play Marcus I dunno y but I completely adore his character.

I just wonder why all Vamps suddenly need to be 17 years old. I would have like to have seen someone who looks more menacing and powerful. After all he's supposed to be a Volturi, they lay down the law for other Vampires. I think he was good in Sweeny Todd there is no taking away from his talent just his age.

I had the impression that the Volturi is made up of "old, scary men"... unless I'm wrong. This guy seems so young for the part. Maybe they should've hired someone within the age group of Peter Facinelli (who was friends with the volturi) and make him look older. I don't know... maybe it will work out.

I think when they said Caius is the leader of the volturi I think they meant of the volturi army/guard, like marcus and aro, the 3 of them are the leader, but out of the three Aro is the big boss..

But back to the topic I always picture marcus, aro and caius as older or at least same age as Carlisle, I can't picture a younger actor playing that role, I guess we just have to see the end result..I'm willing to give him a go

Guys...yes Caius does have the Military thing, but remember so does Jasper and he is young.

I think he'l do a great job, give him a chance and don't judge until the film comes out!

i think he's not the one who can really portray the role of Caius , the Volturi leader .[sorry!] I mean he's body structure im referring to..As i read the 4 twilight series im imagining that Caius,Marcos and Aro are older,not very old but some kind of Carlisle., but if he takes to be we shall see!

hehee!

Not what I imagened at all. I alwayes pictured someone like Craig Parker playin Caius.
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But eh looks like we don't have much to do about it. We just have to wait and see.

I like him. I think he'll do good. I don't know if any of you seen him in "RocknRolla"?
He looked great there, I think he can do scary. I even think because he lookes very young he can do more impressive scary-creepy. We just need to see him with wig and make up and acting.
I took some screencaps...
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no,no,no.i never imagined volturi like sam 40 years old BUT carlile is supposed to be 23, and they took actor hwo has 33 years,I MEAN,HALLO!! caius is looking like 20 years younger then carlile, it's just wrong.
i would be fine with this kid if they took someone younger to play carlile and esme.
and caius will look younger than edward(rob is 23) LOL!

I always thought he was suposed to be older. Maybe it was just me and how I pictured it

I was thinking that this guy could do a good Caius, but as I was reeding the other comments and something came to mind.
Carlisle is supposed to have been painted along side the Volturi and where all angels but all the same age. So that should make them look for men about the same age as Peter Facinelli! shouldn't it?!

He would make a great Felix...Jane's ( Dakota's Brother)
Caius is a colder character...and this guy is a babe!

I'd always imaginated them middle aged, I don't know why...
I think it is gonna be a kinda weird to have someone physically younger than Edward.

I'm looking foward to see who is gonna play Felix!

he is definitely not what i pictured when reading.
BUT
i think he will do a great job portraying the part.
i saw him in sweeney todd and he did a great job with that. so i cant wait to see him as caius.

He looks 12! I pictured the Volturi to be a lot older - many of us agree we thought they were at least like Carlisle's age. He's all wrong!

Do you dolls know that Stephenie is helping if Caius is 20 is because that is how old when he was turned don't you think that Stephenie wouldn't give them the list of their ages? and would explain why Caius is so bitter, like Rosalie he was turned against his will, maybe when he is life was going to take off. Jasper was seventeen when he joined the Confederate Army.

I don't think i want him to be caius,,
I mean hes a little....strange?
I just didnt picture him like him..
I pictured a much older guy and white like bright white hair...
And im not judging him coz ive seen him act before...

hmm i pictured him being a little older i mean he was ok in sweeney todd but i dont kno im a little doubtful..they better get someone good for ARO

ISN'T HE SUPPOSE TO LOOK OLDER THAN CARLISE ???? SORRY SUMMIT YOU BETTER MAKE HIM LOOK OLDER OR YOUR GOING TO HAVE A PROBLEM A BIG ONE !!!!!

I really didn't imagine Caius nor Aro that young. Maybe Marcus, but not them. I don't know, I've imagined them like 40 years old guys, a little bit fat and bald haha. Maybe because they're vampires they're suppose to be beautiful and young. I really don't remind how stephenie describe them on the book, i'll have to read that part again :)
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Sorry! This boy isn't cuttin' it! I understand Summitt wants to sell tickets but teenage girls are not the only audience! This might be a great break for him, but not good for New Moon. He's a fine actor just not right for this part. Let's pray they actually cast him as Alec. That's the only part he'd fit into! Great kid, not for Caius. Late 20's early 30's would be just about right!!!!

I totally imagined Caius like this. Ok, Jamie's face is a bit weird, too childish and yes I thought at Caius as a more older, mature looking man but I think Jamie'll do well. I'm pretty sure they'll add make-up and visual effects, but his hair and expression is all perfect in my opinion. Also Caius doesn't have a big role in New Moon. I expect Aro to be older and more mature and I imagined Marcus as a serious, grumpy man. I'm very curious who will play Aro...they better make a good choice.
If Jamie Campbell-Bower would not play Caius, I think he fits in for the role of Alec! If they make his hair more blonde and cut it a little...the perfect Alec...
Anyway now I'm confused is he a good Alec or a good Caius? I don't know...we'll just have to wait and we shall see.
Do you guys think he would be a good Alec? :D

From the book I imagined a man not a pretty boy. It will take serious brain warping on my part to "recast" this in my head. However, good actors can make you believe anything, right? I hope he's very good!

isnt he supposed to be old? this guy looks like a 16 year old girl! not exactly the best person for an evil vampire(even eviler than the rest!!!!)

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When i was reading the book i ws pretty shure he was old, didn't he like have white hair? I pictured Caius, Aro, and Marcus as being old, not young, not just because they were like 3,000 years old but because of the way Stephinie discribed them. I pictured old men, like somewhere between 60 and 80 years old!!

i think he is TOO young for the role. if you'll read the book caius is more of the serious and cruel one type amongst the 3 voltari learders.

i can understand when people say that they want the volturi leaders to be older, especially to look older than edward but personally i don't think i'd wanna be looking at really old men either. I noticed a few people have put anthony hopkins as a choice and i agree he is a good actor but he's like 70 in real life. i know they'll have make up and stuff but still, i think he's a bit too old. i think people in their mid/late twenties or very early thirties would be ok, i think jamie will do a good job anyway. sorry if ive offended anyone, it's just my opinion. Bring on the rest of the volturi cast!!!!!

I always saw them as older maybe not grandpas but atleast Carlisle's age. Its okay to put older people in the movie they dont all have to be or look YA. This guy looks like a kid and i feel there sterotyping all the characters by trying to keep them in a YA age group. Thankfully the others are set or we may have seen a 13 year old play Carlisle :/

OMG! jamie Campbell is so fuck'n sexy! he is a great actor and will own that part! have you've seen him in sweeney todd? he funkn rocked! he has a voice! and that look he gives in sweeney todd its looks sadistic but sexy at the same time! he would play a great vampire! so if you say other then your stupid and deserve to be ripped apart and have the peices!

LIKE OMG GET A BRAIN

I think that he is a beautiful guy...and vamps are beautiful... but I mean...I imagined them about Carlisle's age..ya know?
Just because they talked about them being friends before he moved to the US.
However, I definitely wouldn't mind seeing this guy on the big screen [he's hotttttt!!!!!]

someone finally gets my point! he is a great actor and is gosh darn sexy. he will own the roll!

Hmmm im surprised...specially since they cast micheal sheen as Aro...why wouldnt they stick to the same age range for cauis..so that they can both look sort of...the same? more like a united volutri..but i dont know...there must be a reason why he was chosen...he may surprise us...remember guys...alot of people hated rob as edward...and now im pretty sure that 99% of the fan base is converted to a Rob fan...so dont be too quick to judge!

yea! woot wooot! he will be awesome!

Caius is described as older..i think he looks too young.and caius is also described as like being serious and stuff..he doesnt look like he can look like as serious..

ur just stupid! he can so pull off serious. his face in sweeney todd when judge turpin said "did u gander at my ward?" antonny had a wtf look on his face. ur just retarded!

when i read the books i always imagined the volturi leaders old like 60 or something and i cant really see them as tennagers? idk hes kinda cute. and the Aro actor better be happy and exiteded all the time cuz thats how Aro is welcoming and happy. and marcus quiet. idk im sure he'll do good.
hope so.

oh well, yes.... at least He looks vampiric .. hehe

I think Jamie Campbell Bower did a truly superb job as Caius! I had my doubts as a fellow Twi-hard but he came out tops. He, in my humble opinion, is brilliant! Anyway well done Jamie and I simply cannot wait to see you play Gellert Grindleward in Harry Potts in July! X