Who is Aro in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2?

Charismatic, manipulative leader of the Volturi who collects powerful vampires.

Who plays Aro in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2?

Aro is played by Michael Sheen.

Aro's abilities include memory reading, political manipulation, vampire physiology, strategic planning.

Aro has 4 mapped relationships in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Alignment: Villain
Species: Enhanced_human
Abilities: Memory reading, Political manipulation, Vampire physiology, Strategic planning

Aro — Conflict Opposing Leader — Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson)
Edward Cullen opposes Aro's attempt to punish the family.

Edward Cullen stands with the Cullens while Aro leads the Volturi against them and considers executing Renesmee.
Aro — Power Executor — Irina (Maggie Grace)
Aro's faction punishes Irina publicly.

Aro's Volturi execute Irina for her mistake in an effort to provoke the Cullens into battle.
Aro — Conflict Threatening Authority — Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy)
Aro treats Renesmee as a possible danger to the vampire world.

Aro still wants to execute Renesmee because he fears she might threaten vampire secrecy.
Aro — Alliance Factional Ally — Tia (Angela Sarafyan)
Tia belongs to the faction led by Aro.

Tia's character profile identifies her as a Volturi ally, while Aro is identified as the Volturi leader.