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Wolf pack cast in 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon'

By James Wray Mar 24, 2009, 16:53 GMT

British actor Robert Pattinson (R) and US acotrs Kristen Stewart (C) and Taylor Lautner (L) pose during a press event promoting Twilight\' in Tokyo, Japan, 27 February 2009. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON

American Indian actors Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman have been cast as members of the wolf pack in Summit's adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon.'

According to The Hollywood Reporter the actors will all make their cinema debut in the film.

'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' continues the modern-day vampire love story of Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) as they face new obstacles, including a separation, mysterious wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a vengeful female vampire and an encounter with Italy's reigning royal family of blood suckers.

In the novel the wolf pack help the humans in their battle against the evil vampires.

Chris Weitz is directing from a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg.

The first film, 'Twilight,' has made $380 million worldwide since release.