It doesnt look like Michael is going to get much of a break after his ordeal in Port Talbot performing the Passion play there. According to one of its stars, Dark Shadows is due to start filming in London in the next couple of weeks.

Australian actress, Bella Heathcote, who will be playing Victoria Winters ( and she will also represent the character of Josette duPres, Barnabas’ long-lost love), recently said on Facebook

London in 2 weeks very excited…. can’t wait to work with Tim Burton ,Johnny Depp, and Miss Chloe Grace Montez (such a sweetie)

Principle photography will commence at Pinewood Studios, where set construction has been going on now for several weeks.

Michael is set to play Roger Collins, the brother of recluse Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (Pffiefer) who hires Victoria Winters as a governess and companion.