"Twilight" villain Cam Gigandet won't be putting away his fangs anytime soon.
The "Twilight" star will be playing a sheriff who is part vampire in the TokyoPop comic book adaptation, "Priest," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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The movie takes place in a world ravaged by a war between men and vampires. Cam's character partners with a warrior priest (Paul Bettany) to save the girl he loves.
In addition to "Priest," Cam has signed on to appear alongside Emma Stone and Amanda Bynes in "Easy A," a comedic version of "The Scarlet Letter."
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He is also currently filming the thriller "The Roommate" with Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly.
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Cam recently won the MTV Movie Award "Best Fight" for his battle with Robert Pattinson's character, Edward Cullen, in "Twilight."
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