Michael Sheen began to devote more effort to his cinematic activities during this time. He played the lead in the obscure 2002 movie “Heartlands,” which is about a man’s road trip across the Midlands. Despite the movie’s unfavorable reviews, The Guardian praised Sheen for the role’s innocent charm.
Sheen admitted that playing a persona other than his normal aggressive role was fun for him. He also played a supporting role in the action/adventure movie “The Four Feathers” that same year. Stephen Fry, Sheen’s co-star in the film “Wilde,” was the director of the 2003 film “Bright Young Things,” in which Sheen starred.
In the ensemble cast, which featured eminent actors like James McAvoy, Emily Mortimer, and Peter O’Toole, he played a gay aristocrat.
Reviews were split; some praised Sheen’s performance, while others thought his skills weren’t fully utilized. Sheen also played Lucian, the leader of the werewolves, in “Underworld” and made a fleeting appearance in “Timeline.”
Sheen made a comeback to the stage in 2003, taking on the title role in Michael Grandage’s “Caligula” at the Donmar Warehouse. Because of the logistical difficulties of being apart from his daughter, who was located in Los Angeles, Sheen made only three theatrical appearances in the 2000s.
His performance garnered rave reviews from critics, with The Independent calling it one of the most exciting and introspective performances they had ever seen. His extraordinary charisma and astounding physical presence were complimented by The Daily Telegraph.
Michael Sheen Wife
Is Michael Sheen married? Michael Sheen is not married, however, he is in a romantic with Anna Lundberg.