'Twilight' star: 'Attention kind of bizarre'

Twilight newcomer Xavier Samuel has reportedly described tthe attention he receives from fans as "kind of bizarre".

The actor joined the cast of the franchise for third instalment Eclipse, playing a newborn vampire called Riley.

Speaking to Interview magazine, he said: "It's kind of bizarre, isn't it? Having that kind of attention.

"I'm not under the microscope in the same fashion that a lot of the other cast members are, so I think I can slide under the radar a little bit more, but getting any attention at all is completely new for me."

Samuel - who was interviewed by co-star Bryce Dallas Howard (Victoria) for the feature - was also asked for his thoughts on the overall experience of Eclipse.

"It's kind of like being struck by lightning in a way," he replied. "Because it all seems so improbable."

The Australian-born actor previously said that he felt "privileged" to join the franchise, describing it as a "fantastic opportunity".

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is released June 30 in the US and July 8 in the UK.