Unable to leave behind his vampiric roots, Cam Gigandet (Twilight) has joined the cast of upcoming horror western Priest.

Being adapted from a TokyoPop comic book, the film will explore a world ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires. It follows a warrior priest who turns against the church to track down a murderous band of vampires who have kidnapped his niece.

Gigandet will play a young wasteland sheriff who is part vampire. He partners with Paul Bettany (the priest) to save the girl he loves – the Priest’s niece.

Scott Stewart is set to direct.