New York, Sept 22 : Michael Sheen says his daughter has never been excited by his on-screen roles, but his "Twilight: New Moon" character is has intrigued her finally.

The 40-year old Welsh actor admits it is the first time his 10-year-old girl, Lily, is eager to watch him play Aro, the leader of an ancient Italian vampire group in the New Moon.

The New York Post quoted him as saying: "Forget about playing Tony Blair. When I told her I was definitely playing vampire Aro in ''''Twilight,'''' she cried. She was so overwhelmed and annoyed that I muscled in on something that was hers. She''''s already told me she''''ll be my date for the premiere."

‘Frost/Nixon’ star Sheen -- also famous for playing Blair in ‘The Queen’ -- is now portraying legendary British soccer manager Brian Clough in ‘The Damned United’. (ANI)