"Twilight", Alec Volturi: biography, photo. Alec Volturi: the performer of the role

A few years ago, the Twilight saga became one of the most popular book series in the world. Such fame novels of the epic deserve thanks to a number of interesting characters. Among them, the powerful vampire Alec Volturi (in the film - performed by the Canadian Cameron Bright).

Saga of the Vampires "Twilight"

The Stephanie Meyer cycle , which teenagers and adults around the world read out, consists of five novels and one story. In the center of the story is the love of a beautiful girl named Bella and the vampire Edward.

In addition to them, many other characters are present in the saga novels. This werewolf, and the clan of vampire aristocrats, who rule all the bloodsuckers in the world - the Volturi.

Since ancient times, to be strong, the Volturi leaders chose vampires with extraordinary abilities, or gifted people, and invited them to join them. Thus, over several centuries, they have become the most powerful bloodsucking family in the history of mankind.

The acquired power allowed the Volturi to assume the functions of legislative power in the world of vampires. At the same time, ruling in the clan Aro and his brothers used the talents of other Volturi to prevent the strengthening of the positions of other families. For example, they feared the Cullen clan because they had very gifted vampires in their family. This fear intensified with the conversion of Bella and the birth of Renesmee.

Twins Alec and Jane Volturi

These very young-looking vampires are among the strongest in the Volturi clan. Jane is known for being able to make any person or vampire suffer from unbearable pain.

However, you really should be afraid of her brother named Alec Volturi. Despite the fact that he seems more calm and kind, in reality it is not so. Simply Alec is better able to control himself than his emotional sister.

The boy's talent is the ability to muffle all the senses of both humans and vampires. In addition, he can make one, not just one, but whole groups of beings. In the battles of the Volturi often use the abilities of Alec, so as to stealthily sneak up to the enemy and attack, without losing their warriors.

A young vampire from birth had this gift, but in a weaker form, and found such a powerful force only at the time of conversion. After the bite of Aro, the guy was very tormented and tried to protect himself from pain, using his ability. Thus, the weak gift of Alec the man became stronger and became a powerful vampire weapon.

Alec Volturi: biography in books

The father of the twins was a French military man, and the mother was an Anglo-Saxon peasant woman. Future vampires were born in 800 AD. E. in Britain.

Since childhood, the twins Jane and Alec Volturi (the photo of the actors who embodied these characters on the screen, you can see below) were gifted with extraordinary abilities, which is why their father believed that Alec would help him get rich, and Jane planned to marry anyone , Who will pay good money for it.

About the unusual children learned the head of the clan Volturi - Aro. Arriving and looking at them, the vampire realized that they were too small to turn them. Therefore, leaving the kids in the care of their parents, he intended to return later and make them the vampires of his clan.

However, the mother of twins soon died of malaria, and the father began to drink a lot and beat his brother and sister. Loneliness and resentment from his father and others contributed to the fact that the talents of twins developed by leaps and bounds. Jane has learned to cause infernal pain to those who hurt her; And Alec could "turn off" the feelings of other people. Because of a young age, children did not yet know how to fully control their abilities. But the peasants in the district began to notice the wrong and opened the hunt for them, intending to burn the children at the stake like sorcerers.

Fortunately, the verdict of Jane and Alec was recognized on time by Aro, who along with the other Volturi arrived at the place of execution and saved the children. Despite the young age (the twins did not exactly remember how old they were, presumably 12-13 years old), the children were converted to vampires and joined the clan.

Relationship with sister

The Volturi became a real family for the twins, who cared for them more than their human parents, but Alec remained primarily loyal to Jane. It was because of her that he joined the clan.

From the very treatment, Jane felt the joy of becoming a vampire, especially her amusement of not being afraid of anyone. Alek did not take this appeal so positively. He saw his sister betrayed to Aro and other elders, while he himself treated them with healthy skepticism, however, he was able to control himself perfectly, did not betray his feelings.

Alec's character in the movie

In the film adaptation of the vampire saga "Twilight" Alec Volturi first appears in the second picture - The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Despite the fact that the book is a hero 12-13 years old, in the movie, he appears before the audience sixteen-year-old boy.

In the next two scenes of the movie, Alec's character is only formally present. But in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 in the final battle, he is actively involved.

The film does not tell in detail the history of the twins, and they themselves are given very little screen time. Despite this, a charming Canadian actor who played Alec Volturi, after the release of the movie, a lot of fan clubs have sprung up around the world.

Alec Volturi: actor Cameron Bright

Canadian artist Cameron Bright, despite his previous roles, the whole world became famous as a young vampire from the clan of the Volturi.

The character really likes the actor, moreover, in one of the interviews, Cameron admitted that he likes to play the bad guy with Dakota Fanning (Jane Volturi). In addition, Cameron liked that due to his role in this franchise, he was able to attend various conferences, including Comic-con, which he was deprived of because of a young age, participating in the "X-Men." At the same time fans, and especially fans of the Canadian talent, were upset that in the film adaptation, he and his sister paid so little attention.

In the process of filming, Cameron had to wear lenses, as well as a huge layer of makeup. But, despite these inconveniences, Bright played well.

Filmography of the actor

Despite such a young age (at the time of his first appearance in the movie "Eclipse" Cameron was only 16 years old), the artist had quite a worthy creative experience.

For the first time on screen, Bright appeared at the age of seven, playing in one of the episodes of the Canadian television series "Stargate." After there were several passages, until in 2004 the young actor starred in the mystical thriller "The Other". In this film, he played two characters at once: the boy and his clone.

Over the next few years, the future Alec Volturi played secondary roles, but in well-known projects: "Butterfly Effect", "X-Men: The Last Battle" and "4400".

In 2006, young Cameron played the main character in a fantastic blockbuster about vampires "Ultraviolet". After that, again a series of passing projects followed, until the young man was given the role of Alec Volturi in the movie "Twilight".

In recent years Cameron Bright has been shooting a lot in Canadian films ("Little Glory", "The Last Girl", "Motive", "Flood" and others).

Fanfiction about Alec Volturi

Alec, as well as his performer Cameron Bright liked the fans of the saga, so the young man became the hero of numerous fanfics (works of fans).

The most famous domestic works of this kind are "I Love You, Alec Volturi", "The Captives of Alec Volturi" and "The Half Blood."

It is worth noting that the fans in their works have long found this character lady heart. Favorite fan pair - Alec Volturi & Renesmee Carly Cullen (daughter of Edward and Bella). The choice is rather strange, considering that Renesmee is destined for the fate of Jacob Black.

Interesting facts

• Alec Volturi was younger than his sister for a few minutes. However, he was slightly taller than Jane.
• Alec's eyes, as a rule, were the colors of Burgundy wine, although when he was hungry, they became black as night. Like his sister, the young man ate human blood, although he was less cruel.
• Despite the fact that all the vampires, turning, became cool handsome, Alec was especially good-looking. His youth, a charming smile, a little girlish features and slightly plump lips broke the heart of not one vampire.
• The Romanian vampires Stefan and Vladimir, with the clan of Alec and Jane, were killed by the Volturi, nicknamed brother and sister "witches' twins".
• In his childhood, while still a boy, Alec dreamed of becoming a scientist.

Alec, like the other Volturi, is one of the most ambiguous and interesting characters in "Twilight." It is a pity that in the novel and films this hero is given not so much time. However, fans of the saga hope that in future their works Stephanie Meyer will correct this annoying omission. For now, the fans can only admire the performer of the role of Alec - Cameron Bright - in the new films with his participation.