TWILIGHT actor Michael Sheen is set to voice a character on Doctor Who.
The 42-year-old Welsh star, who plays Volturi leader Aro in vampire flick New Moon, has been lined up for a part in an upcoming episode penned by fantasy writer Neil Gaiman.
Neil, famous for his award-winning run on comic The Sandman, confirmed the Underworld actor's guest spot after Michael let it slip during a visit to the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
But the American Gods scribe stayed tight-lipped on details of Michael's casting.
It is understood his character will feature alongside ex Coronation Street actress Suranne Jones, who played Weatherfield's feisty Karen McDonald, in an episode set on a junk yard alien planet.
Suranne's character, Idris, is thought to be a figure from the Doctor's past.
Other guest stars on the show's new series include funnyman James Corden.
The Gavin & Stacey star has just finished filming his scenes on the BBC sci-fi hi in Cardiff which will see him reprise his role as landlord Craig Owens from the last series.
The sixth series of Doctor Who begins on April 23 on BBC1. It has been split into two parts, with the second showing in the autumn.
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