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TRUE BLOOD Episode 5.05 & 5.06 Casting NEWS - Season 5 Episode Titles #trueblood

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TRUE BLOOD, Episode #505, "Boot N' Rally Ally"
Director: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Angela Robinson
Start Date: 2/10/12
Location: L.A.

[SCRAWNY MAN (JIMMY)] In his 30s, very skinny, babbling in terror, he's found in a padded cell. RECURRING

[KATE] Late 20s-early 30s. Skinny, unconscious, Kate is one of the prisoners with the Scrawny Man in the padded cell. No lines in this episode, RECURRING

[KATHY] 20s. This pretty brunette fangbanger is more friendly than slutty. 4 lines, 2 scenes (10)

[BEVERLY] This plump, good-natured family friend of Luna's has been babysitting for Emma while Emma is out with Sam. CO-STAR

[BURLY VAMPIRE] This burly vampire at the bar asks for a Tru-Blood. CO-STAR

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TRUE BLOOD, Episode #506
Director: Dan Attias
Writer: Alan Ball
Start Date Approx. 2/29
Location: L.A.

[VIVIAN] Female, Caucasian, early 20s to late 20s. She is radiantly beautiful and British. RECURRING

Source: Rhoswen7

 

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Update! True Blood: Watch the First Season 5 Teaser! VIDEO #trueblood

Yes, its true --True Blood is heralding the return this summer of the (former) king (of Mississippi, Russell Edgington) played by Denis O'Hare.

The first teaser for the HBO drama’s upcoming fifth season warns, “In Bon Temps, Nothing Stays Buried Forever,” a reference to the exhumation of Russell Edgington in the Season 4 finale--and possibly a reference to the 'closing' of the land of the Fae a/k/a Faeryland. Despite Sookie's faery godmother's untimely demise in season 4 at the fangs of mindwipe!Eric as reported earlier, Claudine's twin 'Claude' shall make an appearance in Bon Temps, too!

THR has this to say about the True Blood season 5 tease:

But as themes go in True Blood, they seem to apply to everyone. So, what things can yet still be uncovered next season?

Other than Russell’s return, here are four more suggestions as to what won't stay buried on Season 5:

2. Sookie’s (Anna Paquin) fairy friends and family. We know there’s always more to learn about the waitress’s past. The news that fairy Claude returns for next season (recast with actor Giles Matthey), and he must have a reason for coming back.

3. What’s Terry’s war buddy up to? Patrick (Scott Foley) first appeared in the Season 4 finale and we know he recurs next season. What does he know and why did he pop back up in to Terry’s (Todd Lowe) life now?

4. As mentioned, The Vampire Authority is staffing up. Last season, we saw the vampire politics go haywire in Bon Temps and its surrounding towns, but we know the show is casting ancient vampires aplenty. And they’ll probably want to regain the control their underlings have lost.

5. Werewolves out for blood. Marcus’ (Dan Buran) violent demise last season may carry some consequences. We hear the series has cast as his bereaved--or vengeance-seeking (or both) mom with My Name Is Earl’s Dale Dickey. What could she want?

 

 

Giles Matthey will play "Claude' inseason 5v True BLOOD

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TRUE BLOOD Season 5 Casting News Update! (1.23.12) True Blood SPOILERS #trueblood

 

Kristen Bauer van Straten as vampire 'Pam de Beaufort' in True Blood (HBO)

 

For the next few months, if you stay current on the casting calls and newly-cast members you'll have a good chance at getting a rough sketch of what some of TRUE BLOOD Season 5 will look like. So far, the biggest casting coup has been that of one Mr. Chris Meloni.

Casting however, is ongoing along with the rest of the season 5 True Blood production so between now and True Blood's June 2012 season 5 debut, I'll gather up the latest scoopage (and spoilers!) and periodically share with you. I'm not wild about blaring trumpets announcing casting calls for expendable extras (for example) so I'll hold on to that stuff to include with posts like this one with news worthy of you sinking your fangs into.

 Kristen TRUE BLOOD SCOOP - January 23, 2012:

Anything more on True Blood?
Fact: We love us a good flashback, but we love 'em even more when they answer questions that we've been pondering for years. In episode four we're finally going to learn what happened to Terry (Todd Lowe) back in '03 when he was serving in Iraq—and believe us when we say it's going to be intense.

Read more: KRISTEN

(January 23, 2012)

Newcomer Giles Matthey has landed the multi-episode role of a hot and mysterious British faery. One report has him catching Jessica’s attention, but that’s not confirmed. 'Claude' was previously played (briefly) by Neil Hopkins (LOST) on the show.

In the books, Claude is described as “the nephew of Sookie’s half-human/half-faery grandfather, 'Fintan', and cousin to Sookie’s father … He makes an impact on all women and is described as being absolutely breathtaking … He started out as a stripper at Hooligans, a club in Monroe, which he later becomes owner of, and has branched out to print and runway modeling … Women usually say “wow” when they see him, but his interest is men.”

Source: EW

(January 12, 2012)

There has been speculation that this season Pam (Kristen Bauer van Straten), Eric Northman’s (Alexander Skarsgård) 'child' and confidante, will have her origin story explored.

Alan Ball, creator and lead writer on the True Blood team is looking for a diverse roster of new cast members. A 'non-threatening man in his 30s' and a prostitute named 'Washcloth Helen' are among the casting calls. Both of these characters will be introduced during a flashback to a San Francisco brothel in 1905. The date is significant because 1905 is supposedly the year when Eric maid Pam vampire if you are following the books.
The True Blood scribes have previously changed the story so the 'book fact' that Pam actually turns in London doesn't at all mean that TV Pam will do the same.

It's no secret that the legions of Pam fans have been clamouring for her backstory (we've witnessed both Bill and Eric's being turned) and it's also no secret that a) vampires don't age and b) human actors do. So doing the math, yes, season 5 would be a very good time to enjoy the story of how Pam voluntarily(!) became a vampire.

Source: HBO Watch

 

(January 16, 2012)

1 | Janina Gavankar revealed that “a major thing happens to Luna early in the season, and it’s going to change her life forever.”

2 | The cast learned that Chris Meloni was Bon Temps-bound last month at a table read, news that elicited “gasps” throughout the room, recalled Gavankar. “We’re so excited to have him.”

3 | Alcide’s days of playing Mr. Nice Guy are over. “As you saw at the end of Season 4, he’s not taking anyone’s s— anymore,” said the man-beast’s portrayer, Joe Manganiello. “Now you’re going to see an Alcide who’s going to slam you up against the wall and do his thing. Who doesn’t like being slammed up against the wall, right?” Asked to clarify his use of the word “slam” — i.e. is it a euphemism for, ahem, another s-word — Manganiello cracked a devilish smile and replied, “It could be a fun slam. And it could be an angry slam. You never know?” He then reminded us that, “Alcide is single.”

4 | The latest True Blood script Manganiello read contains “some really fun [Alcide-Sookie] stuff,” he revealed. “Stuff that makes you really nervous… I’m watching my words really carefully.”

5 | Ryan Kwanten hinted that Jason may have bitten off more than he could chew with regard to his romance with Jessica. “As you know, anyone who gets involved with Jason better have her wits about her,” he said. “But I think in this case, it’s Jason who better watch out. The tables have finally turned.”

6 | Where do you go after spending half of Season 4 being raped by a werepanther? “Even that can be topped,” teased Kwanten. “Jason was very lucky to survive; he was down for the count. He has a desire to life. I admire that in a man.”

Source: TV Line

 

(January 18 2012)

Christopher Heyerdahl, who plays an ancient vampire in the Twilight Saga movies, will now play one in another screen adaptation of a popular book series, this time on TV. Heyerdahl is joining HBO’s hit vampire drama True Blood in a recurring role. He will portray 'Dieter Braun', an ancient, powerful vampire who plays a large part in the intelligence of the Authority and especially enjoys enhanced interrogation. That is familiar territory for Sanctuary alum Heyerdahl who played the ancient Volturi vampire Marcus in 3 of the Twilight movies: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 and the upcoming Part 2. Additionally, he played a demon in an arc on the CW’s Supernatural. Heyerdahl... currently co-stars on the AMC drama series Hell On Wheels, playing Norwegian badass The Swede. The period Western was recently renewed for a second season.

Source: Deadline

 (January 19, 2012)

TRUE BLOOD, Episode #504, 'We’ll Meet Again' CASTING CALL:
Director: Romeo Tirone
Writer: Alexander Woo

[TODD JEFFRIES] Seen in flashback to Iraq in 2003, this U.S. Marine joins his squad (which includes Patrick and Terry) on a trip to a small village, where their plans to party and wreak a little havoc go tragically awry. 5 lines, 1 scene (26).

[JEMARCUS KESSLER] Seen in flashback to Iraq in 2003, this Marine Lance Corporal is traveling into a town with his squad (which includes Patrick and Terry) and is preparing for a night of partying and mischief-which goes tragically awry. 7 lines, 1 scene (26).

[IRAQI BOY] YOUNG LOOKING ARAB 18 YEAR OLD. Seen in a flashback to 2003, this Iraqi boy whose village is being blown up by American soldiers speaks out in Arabic to the soldiers. 2 lines in Arabic, 1 scene (28) MUST SPEAK ARABIC OR BE FAMILIAR WITH IT.

[IRAQI MAN] Seen in a flashback to 2003, this Iraqi man whose village is being attacked by American Marines as a lark speaks out in grief and rage after they murder a 12 year old Iraqi boy. 1 line in Arabic, 1 scene (29) MUST SPEAK ARABIC OR BE FAMILIAR WITH IT.

[IRAQI WOMAN] Mother of the Iraqi boy seen in a flashback to 2003, wails with grief. Recurs in episode 505. [Non speaking in episode #504, recurs with lines in episode #505] (29) MUST SPEAK ARABIC.

[ANGELA, LILIANNE, DELILAH] These three impossibly gorgeous, flirtatious, charming women in cocktail dresses greet Judge Clements (an old customer) and Jason and Andy as they take them on a limo ride to a mysterious destination where they find a sensual party in an exclusive club. 4 lines, 2 scenes; 3 lines, 2 scenes; 3 lines, 2 scenes respectively (35).

[LEDA] This radiant, beautiful woman with just a hint of sadness in her face is in the exclusive club. She beckons to Jason and freaks him out a bit by seeming to know a bit too much about him. 6 lines 2 scenes (43).
[DANCER] FEMALE, SCANTILY CLAD. This beautiful dancer in a very exclusive, secret nightclub recognizes Judge Clements and goes off with him. 1 line, 1 scene (43).

[MELANIE] 20s, this female fangbanger goes with Pam to entice a young vampire to feed on her. 2 lines, 1 scene (49).

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TRUE BLOOD Season 5 Casting News - Episode 5.03 Casting Call - Alcide Spoiler #trueblood

 

 My take on the new casting is that (tiptoes out on limb) "Claude" with the British accent is 'Claudette' the faery's twin brother. He may have ditched Faeryland when Sookie and Earl did or there may still be a passageway from the human to the world of the Fae. I don't think True Blood is done with the faerys as the show's lead is one and there's a lot of story potential there whether or not they follow the books.

My second observation is that bringing Debbie Pelt's parents into the mix could mean big trouble for Sookie. Again, it won't have to be by the book--but why not? That particular thread of the story worked out really well.

 

Previously, it was confirmed that Chris Meloni will join True Blood playing 'a powerful vampire' in season 5

 

TRUE BLOOD Se.ason 5 Casting News - Episode 5.03 - 'Whatever I Am, You Made Me' - Casting Call:

[LINDSEY] In her 20s, attractive in a small town kind of way, she’s fixing a flat tire in a narrow country road when a vampire comes upon her. 1 speech & 3 lines, 1 scene. Co-star.

[MOLLY] In her 20s, bubbly, with a retro Bettie Page/Suicide Girl vibe, “cute as a button if buttons had fangs,” she works for the Vampire Authority and outfits two prisoners with complicated deadly devices. Visible tattoos a plus. One-day guest star. Possible recurring.

[MISS JILL STEELER] In her 40s, an ex-teacher, recently divorced and back in town, “she used to be beautiful, now she looks like an attractive, pleasantly plump housewife.” Guest star. This role contains topless nudity.

[BARBARA PELT] In her 50s, a kindly, well-dressed woman, she is Debbie’s (Brit Morgan) mother who is anxiously searching for her missing daughter. She and her husband, Gordon, confront Alcide. Guest star.

[GORDON PELT] In his 50s, a kindly, well-dressed man, he is Debbie’s (Brit Morgan) father who is anxiously searching for his missing daughter. He doesn’t appreciate Alcide speaking ill of Debbie. Guest star.

[DOROTHY] Seen in flashback to 1905, this pretty young prostitute has been glamored and is being drained by two vampires when another vampire saves her. 1 line, 1 scene. This role requires nudity.

[TRACY] In her 20s to 30s, heavily made-up, hair-sprayed and spray-tanned, she owns a small town clothing store and talks trash about Jason to Jessica. One-day guest star.

[CLAUDE] Early 20s. Very attractive, omni-sexual guy (with and without a shirt) A mysterious young man who speaks with a British accent and catches Jessica’s attention and curiosity. Recurring. Must have a British accent.

Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Raelle Tucker
Start Date: Approx. January 12
Location: L.A.
 

Source: Skarsgardfans

True Blood | Remember Alcide’s crazy ex, Debbie Pelt? Well she’s about to be crazy with family. The HBO drama is in the process of casting the not-so-dearly departed’s mom and dad, Barbara and Gordon, who will hit Bon Temps loaded with questions bout their “missing” little girl. Though both ‘rents are described as “kindly,” Gordon will be riled up and grow defensive soon enough when Alcide speaks ill of the dead. Er, of the “missing.

SOURCE: Matt's TVLine - ”Matt's Inside Line on Castle Bombshells, Secret Circle, True Blood, OLTL Finale, Revenge & More

 

The AVENGERS NEW Villian Revealed By Toymaker PHOTOS - Whedon's Marvel Superhero Film - The (OFFICIAL) Avengers Trailer

'The Avengers': Toy Company Potentially Unmasks Joss Whedon's Surprise Villain: 

A product description sent to retailers may have spoiled the identity of the long-rumored second nemesis appearing in the 2012 film.

 SOURCE: THR

 Comic book fans be warned. If you're planning on avoiding Avengers spoilers ahead of the film's May 2012 release, this could be a big one.

Toymaker NECA sent a release detailing HeroClix product descriptions to retailers this week, and among the new collectables are Marvel's figurines for The Avengers. And while the heroes -- Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captain America (Chris Evans), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) -- and big bad Loki (Tom Hiddleston) are included, so is a previously unconfirmed character.

Red Skull, played by Hugo Weaving in last summer's Captain America: The First Avenger, is also name-checked, as MovieWeb points out.

The telling release reads as follows: "Charging straight out of theaters and onto your tabletop, Marvel's the Avengers Movie HeroClix set features heroes like Captain America and Thor as they battle the villainy of the Red Skull and Loki! Each Counter-Top display includes standard one-figure boosters as well as new three-figure 'Team Packs!' Team Packs are designed with strong thematic undertones - play a Hydra force or defend freedom with a S.H.I.E.L.D. team pack."

Could Red Skull be playing second fiddle to Loki? The Joss Whedon-directed feature has been rumored to have another villain since production started, but it's thus far been kept a secret.

Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye in The AVENGERS (May 2012)

The Avengers arrives in theaters May 4, 2012.

 

 Nick Fury

Samuel L. Jackson plays Nick Fury, the director of the super-spy agency. S.H.I.E.L.D. Jackson rounded up the Avengers, with cameo appearances in Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger.

TRUE BLOOD CASTING Update (12.14.11) The Vampire Authority has it's Big Bad: Chris Meloni joins True Blood! #trueblood

I really like the True Blood - season 5's new cast thus far, both the female (below) and the (alpha) male (above). Chris Meloni is pretty awesome playing awesome so he ought to be quite enjoyable to take in on screen with the rest of the True Blood crew. Another flavour of male. Yum.

I'm anxious too to see Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) and a female not Sookie have some heated discussion--which no doubt his sister, 'Nora' plyaed by Lucy Griffiths (below) and he will do.

This would be a good season for True Blood to surprise people with it's regained momentum. Adding Meloni is a very positive step in that direction.

I am looking forward to bringing Denis O'Hare as Russell Edgington too, back into this mix as the True Blood Season 4-ender all-but-spelled out (previously hinted at, after the finale his return was verified in the press). Right now, he's doing a glorious job on American Horror Story on FX as a murderous, treacherous, brain-cancer-addled, love crazy, serious burn victim.

An HBO spokesperson confirms that Chris Meloni is joining True Blood as a series regular for Season 5!

Executive producer Alan Ball, True Blood's creator, first shared the news with TVLine. Ball describes Meloni’s role as 'an ancient, powerful vampire who holds the fate of Bill and Eric in his hands.'

Ever since the news broke that Meloni was negotiating for a role, fans have suspected he may be part of 'The Vampire Authority', the council which rules over all vampires and gives its royalty their power.

Meloni recently left Law & Order: SVU after 12 seasons on the show. This casting represents a homecoming for the actor after starring in the HBO series, Oz, from 1998-2003. He has also starred on several other series, including NYPD Blue.   He appears in the next Superman movie, Man of Steel, due out in 2013

SOURCE: 'True Blood': 'SVU's' Chris Meloni Joins as Series Regular

Denis O'Hare as 'Russell Edgington'

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Dec 2011 Update: True Blood season 5 Episode Title - Episode 5.02 - 'Authority Always Wins'

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A fresh pile of crazy is making tracks for Bon Temps.

Italian actress Valentina Cervi is joining True Blood‘s upcoming fifth season as a series regular —

 
 

The 35-year-old beauty will play Salome, an ancient vampire who is a world class seductress and fiercely intelligent. She also has quite a lot of madness in her. She is the most powerful person in every way yet capable of hiding this power when it serves her purposes.

  

True Blood Small Season 5 Premiere Spoiler:

The season-five premiere of True Blood will have a flashback to Sookie's (Anna Paquin) childhood, and we get to see her use her powers in a deliciously evil way to embarrass a couple of playground bullies. What did they do to piss her off? They don't pick her for their kickball team!

SOURCE 1: TVLine

SOURCE 2:TVLine

 

Lucy Griffiths will play Eric Northman's sister who has a 'higher calling'--to The Authority in True Blood - Season 5. Griffiths has been cast as 'Nora,' at several centuries old, very much Eric's junior--yet Bill's senior.

 

UPDATE! True Blood  Season 5 Casting News - Lucy Griffiths joins Cast:

British actress Lucy Griffiths is coming to America in a big way.

The 25-year-old stunner — best known for her role as the ill-fated 'Marian' in the BBC drama Robin Hood — is joining True Blood‘s Season 5 cast as a series regular.

Griffiths will play 'Nora', 'Eric'’s (Alexander Skarsgård) centuries-old vampire “sister” (they were both progenies of Godric) who is working as a double agent within The Vampire Authority.

Described as 'intelligent, intimidating, cool under pressure and a very good liar, Nora loves Eric deeply, but has dedicated her life to a higher purpose.' (SPOILER: Serving 'The Authority.')

True Blood‘s fifth season starts production later this year ahead of a Summer 2012 premiere.

Source: TV Line

After the jump - MORE TRUE BLOOD Season 5 Casting NEWS!:
 

TRUE BLOOD - Season 5 - Casting News (10.26.11) #trueblood #castingnews

"Salome' -with the head of John The Baptist

The character is to be featured in True Blood Season 5

 

The fifth season of True Blood promises to be a hairy one — the show is hunting for actors to play werewolves galore, including one who sounds suspiciously like he could be Alcide’s father!

The lycanthrope in question, J.D., is said to be a hard-bodied fiftysomething who isn’t likely to share a water bowl with the new pack leader anytime soon. And since 1) that sounds a lot like Alcide to begin with, 2) his pop features prominently in Charlaine Harris’ fifth Sookie novel, and 3) our resident werehunk was last seen being growled at by an unidentified wolf… well, you can do the math!

EDIT/ Wait! Wasn't it Sam (Sam Trammell) not Alcide (played by Joe Manganiello) who came upon a none-too-friendly-looking wolf in True Blood's season 4 finale?/End EDIT

My picks to play the part? Maybe Andy Garcia? Mitch Pileggi, who just took another recurring role in the Dallas reboot… or what about Mr. Intensity himself, Vincent D’Onofrio?

 

EDIT/ I'd like to see Ron Perlman get the part.

 

We’ll also be meeting: former pack leader Marcus’ mother Annie as well as a hot young she-wolf named Rikki who’s determined to sniff out the deceased’s fate;

 

EDIT/"Marcus,' who was killed by Sam and Alcide was in his thirties. His mom will probably be in the age range of  Alcide's dad (see above). It's possible that "Rikki' will be the late Marcus' sister.

 

...a couple of beta dogs charged with interrogating someone (my guess? Sam);

 

EDIT/ This is quite possible and is more in line with the snarling wolf that was facing off with Sam when last we saw him.

 

'Holly’s teenage sons, Rocky and Wade'

 

EDIT/ I actually have come to like Holly or more correctly, the actress Lauren Bowles who plays her. Bringing in her sons sounds to me like Holly will continue to get some decent face time-- which makes me happy.

 

"... a corrupt judge (aren’t they all?); a humorless vamp named Cat (to… balance out the canine/feline ratio?); and a couple of sexy spoilers for Jason and Jessica’s romance.

Add all that to what we already knew — that Salome*** (yes, the Salome) will feature prominently in the season, and so will Eric’s vamp sis, Nora — and it’s obvious that we’re in for another jam-packed season."

Source: TVLine

I am super-curious to see 'who'  True Blood will cast in the role of Eric's maker's other sire, Nora. She's got to be someone who is going to get on Eric's last nerve.

Now that I've read the description of Salome, it should be a hoot to see who lands that role, too.

***Christian traditions depict her as an icon of dangerous female seductiveness, for instance depicting as erotic her dance mentioned in the New Testament (in some later transformations further iconised to the dance of the seven veils), or concentrate on her lighthearted and cold foolishness that, according to the gospels, led to John the Baptist's death.

A new ramification was added by Oscar Wilde, who in his play Salome portrayed her as something of a femme fatale. This last interpretation, made even more memorable by Richard Strauss's opera based on Wilde, is not consistent with Josephus's account; according to the Romanized Jewish historian, she lived long enough to marry twice and raise several children. Few literary accounts elaborate the biographical data given by Josephus.

Asteroid 562 Salome is named after her.

Via Wikipedia

The Season 5 Premiere of True Blood will be called "Turn! Turn! Turn!" Filming starts at the end of November, 2012.

Pretty amazing to think that True Blood season 5 news has begun begin trickling in (out?) the month following the Season 4 finale!

Kathryn Stanley as Salome (1926, photo by Edwin Hesser)

“Thou rejectedest me. Thou didst speak evil words against me. Thou didst bear thyself toward me as to a harlot, to me, Salome, daughter of Herodias, Princess of Judaea! 

Well, I still live, but thou art dead, and thy head belongs to me.”

-Oscar Wilde, Salome

True Blood - Season 5 - Casting & Character News - 10.17.11 [PHOTOS] #trueblood

Somewhere between the beginning of season 4 of  HBO's True Blood and now--True Blood lost me:

I still find many of it's characters compelling but a significant number over the last two seasons were not remotelyso . They include the deceased 'Tommy Mickens', shapeshifter and brother to the owner of the local 'Cheers'-type-establishment Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell). Let's not forget their trailer park-stereotype parents (mom was a shifter, dad just an abusive drunk) were mercifully were given little screen time  i season 4 and better, were swiftly killed off.

Anytime they were onscreen I was drifting off:

Jason Stackhouse (Ryan Kwantan) and Crystal, the werepanther and the entire 'Hot Shot' storyline. It seems that the producers of True Blood figured out in Season 3 to not take this cringe-worthy story much further so they didn't. Unfortunately, they dropped the story like a hot potato at the very beginning of season 4 after a big season 3 build-up so it felt very abrupt. Literally, it felt dropped--though the ultimate goal was met quickly which served the story despite it's other flaws.

They did the same to the "Fae' storyline, pretty much. The audience was not really receptive to the faery godmother thing and the rest so--poof! Gone. (And, they killed off Claudine, those bastards! She was so cool in the books.)

The witches' invasion was OK. Certainly casting Fiona Shaw in the lead was a good choice  but the outcome of the witches' Bon Temps takeover was so that Eric would lose his memory and embark with a clean slate, in an affair with Sookie Stackhouse. Beyond that,  did anyone really fear Marnie/Antonia or care all that much except for Eric getting his memory back?

And that is probably NOT the worst of it about things not-great in season 4. After so much hype about Sookie and Eric the romance just went pfft. Though I thought it impossible, beyond flirtation Alexander Skarsgård and Anna Paquin don't have the chemistry that makes for a believably hot, intense romance. I don't know why--or maybe that is exactly why but their lovemaking scenes never came near the hotness of some of the 'Sookie and Bill in love'-action.

Finally, they still haven't figured out what to do with poor Tara (Rutina Wesley). The season-ender of  True Blood had Tara getting her brains literally blown out.

 

 Too bad this scene (above) never happened. It looks like it has potential.

EDIT/Oh yeah. This too. The reconciled werewolf couple Debbie Pelt and Alcide Herveaux. Except when Joe Manganiello as Alcide has his shirt off, this was another wasted effort that show a complete lack of...IDK, caring? on the writer's part. It made no sense whatsoever that Debbie attempt to murder Sookie as she and Alcide have not even made it beyond hugging. Just the same, true to form Debbie tried to kill Sookie in her own house only his time she got both herself and Tara shot. (Tara's brains spattered so far that if she comes back as anything but a ghost I may-- though I almost never threaten this--I may say to hell with the show.)

Tara's (Rutina Wesley) brains in True Blood - Season 4 Episode 12

Sookie (Anna Paquin) reacting to Tara's sacrifice, screams  for help (guess who will respond first? The list is ever-growing).

So where will the series pick up next season? Right after this moment? Would you feel cheated if it didn't pick up on this moment if somehow Tara still 'exists?' I think I would.

Vampires have feelings, too:

Pam (Kristen Bauer van Straten) shown with 'Ginger' (Tara Buck) is as upset as we've seen her, again for the same reason--her maker, Eric. This time in disgust (and still bedding Sookie) he ordered her away after she disobeyed a direct order (and said screw the safety of the humans, essentially). But he and Sookie (and Bill) are kaput so I'm thinking it will be easier for Eric and Pam to resume their very smooth relationship as boss and the boss's 2nd in command. Let's hope so!

Despite my numerous quibbles I am curious about season 5 True Blood so read on about some of  the first tidbits of  True Blood Season 5 info. spilling forth as the TB writers 'break' season 5.

So far, we have had official confirmation--as well as duh! the big hole where Russell Edgington used to be in episode 12, that Denis O'Hare will return to season 5 True Blood as the former King of Mississippi. I'm sure his story of escape will be intriguing. I'm guessing one of Russell's other 'progeny'  finally found him(?) due to the signal of 'maker in trouble' getting through--but truly, I have no idea.

 

 

True Blood Season 5 NEW Character Announcement and Descriptions:

As the producers promised, True Blood is introducing several new characters in season 5 — and EW got the early word on two of the roles.

Creator Alan Ball and his team of scribes have put out a casting call for someone to play Nora, a beautiful and intelligent 25-to-35 something who plays a double agent within the Vampire Authority. What’s even better than that? She’s got a big history with Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) because she too is a progeny of Godric(!). Nora will be a series regular role that may (or may not) involve a little nudity...

Meanwhile, Co-Executive Producer Raelle Tucker told EW that they’ll include a “very significant, strong, mysterious woman at the center of one of our main stories next year … a very familiar and compelling character. It may be someone you’ve heard of before.” Especially if you’ve read the Bible: The True Blood team also put out the call for someone to play Salome, as in THE Salome, daughter of Herodias.

She’s a powerful ancient vampire (hmm, don’t remember that part from the New Testament) and a world-class seductress who’s also a little mad. So she’ll fit right into Bon Temps.

Any suggestions for Ball and his team?


Source: EW

Johnny Depp As Barnabas Collins - Tim Burton's 'Dark Shadows' Cast Official First Look [PHOTO]

 
The original Dark Shadows was 'a memorably offbeat ABC daytime drama about a vampire whose extended family are bedeviled by ghosts, witches, and other Gothic woes.'

Johnny Depp has recounted how as a boy he practically raced home to watch Dark Shadows after school each day. I did the same but living in the Northeast (versus Depp's Kentucky) we got released from school too late in the afternoon to watch the entire episode. I still turned it on and caught the second act of each one-hour installment. As Depp says, Dark Shadows was 'very weird' so it didn't really seem to matter that I was only getting about half the narrative. The parts I saw were terrifically fun and seemed quite subversive being unreeled during weekday afternoons.

“I remember seeing a group photograph of the cast of the original series,” he told EW. “For me it captured the weird Dark Shadows vibe in a single image." - Dark Shadows director Tim Burton

'Weird certainly sums up this particular family portrait — a shot director Tim Burton, who also obsessed over Dark Shadows as a boy, staged in the early days of production.

 

Here’s the Collins family, from left to right with a brief description of each character following:

 

Dr. Julia Hoffman (Helena Bonham Carter) – From Alice in Wonderland’s Red Queen, to the cannibalistic cook Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Burton can’t help but cast the mother of his children as a deranged person. This prim and proper psychiatrist, who has taken up residence with the Collins family to care for their troubled youngest boy, might seem to break that trend — but don’t bet on it....

Carolyn Stoddard (Chloë Moretz) — Though she played a voracious child vampire in the critically acclaimed Let Me In, Moretz is on the human side of the spectrum in Dark Shadows — though that doesn’t mean this cousin of young David Collins (and daughter of Michelle Pfeiffer’s character, seen on the far right) isn’t without her own peculiarities...

Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green) — The Bond girl from Casino Royale turns up here as the villain of the story. “Angelique is a witch who has known Barnabas since the 1700s, when they had an affair that went sour. She is the one who cursed him to be a vampire and locked him in that box...”

David Collins (Gulliver McGrath) — Lonely, confused, and neglected by his pompous father (Jonny Lee Miller, over on the right next to Pfeiffer), David has no one to confide in except his bizarre psychiatrist — and the dead people he claims to see...

Victoria Winters (Bella Heathcote) — This young woman arrives to become David’s new governess, only to find herself swept up in the vampire-witch melodrama. “When Barnabas meets Victoria, he’s instantly reminded of the woman he lost in the 1700s, before he was cursed to be a vampire...”

Mrs. Johnson (Ray Shirley) — “Poor old Mrs. Johnson …” Grahame-Smith sighs when talk turns to the old woman seated in the back behind Depp. “She is the mostly blind, mostly deaf maid, who has been with them for decades and decades... I don’t think she actually says anything in the entire film....

Willie Loomis (Jackie Earle Haley) — How awesome is it to play an actual Groundskeeper Willie? The Oscar-nominee for Little Children is... the guy who takes out the trash, mows the lawns, and fixes the cars, except he’s usually so drunk and so disinterested that he doesn’t take his job seriously anymor..."

Roger Collins (Jonny Lee Miller) — This scion of the once-great Collins family is one of the main reasons the aristocratic clan has fallen into such disgrace. “He’s a creepy, self-centered guy who likes to order Willie around, likes to pretend the family is still on top of his game...”

Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (Michelle Pfeiffer) — The mother of Carolyn Stoddard, and mother-figure to David, she’s the one adult member of the Collins clan who is at least slightly competent. “Elizabeth is the rock of the family. She’s the matriarch,”...with a witch perpetually trying to destroy her, and a long lost vampire relative turning up to reclaim control...'

 

SOURCE: EW Weekly - Johnny Depp's true 'Dark Shadows' vampire revealed!

 

Before shooting, Depp said: “What Jonathan Frid did with that character and that classic look he created… I find it very difficult to stray very far from that. I think it’s going to be somewhere in that arena, with maybe just a couple of different touches here and there.

“I do remember, very vividly, practically sprinting home from school in the afternoon to see Jonathan Frid play Barnabas Collins,” the actor says. “Even then, at that age, I knew — this has got to be weird.” -- Johnny Depp

 

SOURCE: The Inquisitr - ‘Dark Shadows’ Cast Photo Released; See Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins

 

The movie premieres May 11 2012.

 

 

More from IMDb after the jump:

DEXTER Season 6 Deb & Quinn SPOILER #dexter #spoiler #season6 @SHO_Dexter @SHO_Kareem

Here's this week's Tv Guide Dexter question-with-answer:

Its a pretty straightforward answer given that Deb & Quinn, based on Deb's track record should or could have broken up--voluntarily or through Quinn's death by now. My guess is based on Dexter Exec. Producer Sara Colleton's brief statement on the topic of Quinn and Deb: Season 6  is that they won't be much of a couple for very long.

Q: What's coming up for Deb and Quinn on Dexter this season? 
A: Deb and Quinn will come to an impasse very early on this season that will test the strength of their relationship. "Like all relationships, it's always a matter of timing and rhythm and who wants to commit when the other one doesn't," executive producer Sara Colleton says. "Her career takes off and it's a very interesting year for both of them." ...

SOURCE: MegaBuzz

 

Here's the answer to the query above--almost spelled out by Dexter showrunner Scott Buck:

Q: What’s going on with Quinn this season?
A: This is not going to be the happiest season for Quinn (Desmond Harrington). He’s going to hit some dark days, but we’re going to have a lot of fun with him. We’re going to be further exploring his relationship with Deborah (Jennifer Carpenter). When we come back, they will still be happily living together. But it may not always be that way.

(MORE on 'Dexter' after the jump)

SOURCE: 'Dexter': Exec producer Scott Buck reveals details about season 6  (June 22)

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After the jump: What to Expect From Dexter Season 6 Characters NEW and Returning:

Dexter Season 6 Guest Stars Promo [VIDEO] Season 6 - Official Synopsis - Hall & Carpenter Divorce #dexter

Surrounded by new characters, Dexter must decide who is an ally and who will end up on his table.

 

Infographic below created by deviantARTIST dehahs:
 

'As much as I like the idea of Dexter, the collateral damage he causes due to his code deviations are too high. I guess it could be attributed to human error, but is it worth the loss of innocent life?

Kills shown in chronological order.

The kill count of each of Dexter's victims is the minimum amount known, there's definitely a lot more deaths that he has avenged.'

(Click here to enlarge)

 

 Dexter - Season 6 - Official Synopsis:

"The explosively popular DEXTER® is back with a vengeance for a sixth season of startling suspense and unexpected twists. It's been a year since last season's shocking and heartbreaking conclusion, and mild mannered criminologist-cum-grisly serial killer Dexter Morgan has come to terms with who he is. But his existence is shattered when he crosses paths with an enemy unlike any he's faced before. A delusional religious zealot with unflinching convictions, this new adversary soon draws Dexter into a dangerous game that could well end in disaster."

Source: DexterGR

Found at: SpoilerTV

After the jump: Tabloid Report of the Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter divorce:

Will True Blood Return for Season 5? True Blood Season 4 Ausiello & TV Guide SPOILERs (Update 6.30.11) #trueblood

Sorry Truebies, That Shower Scene Will NOT Be (cont.):

Just as the more intuitive True Blood fans suspected, telepath-part-faery 'Sookie Stackhouse' (played by Anna Paquin) and nice guy werewolf 'Alcide Herveaux' (Joe Manganiello) will not be involved in a romantic relationship in Season 4 True Blood (*pause here to digest this distressing news*), according to TV Guide (scroll down for link).

It seems, as in the books, Alcide gets back together with his werebitch V-junkie ex-girlfriend,  Debbie Pelt (have to love that name!). Truth be told, I'm unsure if Alcide will ever get involved with Sookie given that HBO both has not yet renewed True Blood for season 5 nor has Alan Ball inked a deal with the cabler, despite the sky-high season 4 debut ratings. Seems likely that the two situations probably go hand-in-hand. Ball has dropped hints in various places including Issue # 1113 of Rolling Stone magazine, in which he says:

From True Blood Season 4 Cast/Character Wallpapers Posters & Images HQ UPDATE/ 6.16.11

'I am negotiating for a season past this one...but I don't believe True Blood is 100% dependant on my participation. It has a very strong following and a really strong cast, and there could be future where I step back and the show would continue.' - Alan Ball, True Blood creator & showrunner

TV Guide SPOILERS:

Q: Loved the True Blood premiere, but where the heck is Alcide?
TVGuide: He'll show up in Episode 3, but he will be "spoken for," as they say, which will provoke an interesting reaction from Sookie. Nevertheless, Sookie will need his help. "The great thing about Sookie is that she drags him off on all these adventures," Joe Manganiello tells us. "She's the key in unlocking that reluctant hero inside of him and he recognizes that as a good thing."

Source: TVGuide

Ausiello Spoilers - 'The Eric & Sookie Shower Scene':

Q: I have to know — will this season of True Blood have the smokin’ hot Sookie/Eric shower scene featured in the book?

 
Ausiello: Yes… and No.

“There is a shower scene,” explains exec producer Alan Ball. “But it is not a direct re-enactment of the shower scene in the book. It goes to a slightly different place.” “Sookie and Eric are in the shower together,” confirms Ball, who assures me that, “Everybody who’s been waiting for Sookie and Eric to hook up, this will be a very good season for them.”

Q: Any more details on Scott Foley’s True Blood role?
Ausiello: “He was Terry’s platoon leader in Iraq,” says Ball of Foley’s character, Patrick. “So they [share] a military history.” ... Foley will debut in the Season 4 finale and then recur throughout Season 5. Ball, meanwhile, confirms that a deal is not yet in place for him to return as showrunner for a fifth season. “I’m negotiating,” he says. Of course, HBO hasn’t renewed the show itself — but Ball isn’t worried. “There are no plans for this show to end,” he assures. “I’m pretty sure there will be at least one more season, if not more. It seems like it has a lot of life in it still.”...

Source: Ask Ausiello - Spoilers on Castle, True Blood, Bones, SVU, The Office and More!

After the jump: Marshall Allman's 'Tommy' &  'Sam Merlotte' Spoilers:

Weeds Watch FULL Season 7 Episode 1 NOW! - Sneak Peeks Weeds Episode 2 [VIDEO] #SPOILERS @SHO_Weeds @SHO_Kareem

SPOILERS: Nancy - Gay For the Stay?:

Weeds - 'Understanding Your Inmate'

Ed explains how prison might have changed Nancy.

This sneak peek is very, very funny. I so love Uncle Andy (Justin Kirk) and Alexander Gould just gets better each season.  Having literally grown up in his role of Nancy's misunderstood (some call him 'weird') younger son 'Shane,' he really seems now more than at any time, to exude complete comfort when wearing his 'Shane suit'.

Weeds - 'Game Time'

Doug tells an old friend about his relaxed lifestyle, but gets a sales pitch to re-enter "the game."

HEY!:

Weeds/The Big C Poster Art Giveaway:

Of course, I'm giving away posters! Drop me an email: foreverafangirl@gmail.com. Be sure to put 'Weeds' in the subject line and if I pick your name out of a hat on July 13, you win the poster art for both Weeds and The Big C!

Is Weeds' Nancy Botwin  (Mary-Louise Parker) 'the same ol' Nancy'? Do you really need to ask? Even if you don't, it is big fun finding out how much of 'old' Nancy remains and how much 3 years in prison have changed her--for good or ill.

Then there are 'the guys' -- Nancy's family plus 'Doug' (Kevin Nealon), for whom Nancy, as creator Jenji Kohan states, is their 'True North.' Watch for them to abandon Amsterdam for Nancy's new stomping grounds--New York City--but don't expect each of them to be on board for the move.

Weeds Season 7, Episode 2 - From Trauma Cometh Something

Struggling to create a new life for herself in New York, Nancy is thrown for a loop when Andy and Shane show up on her doorstep; Silas seeks to launch a state side modeling career; Doug looks up an old friend.

SPOILERS: Nancy - Gay For the Stay?:

Q: How could Nancy betray her cellmate/lover like that on Weeds? Is that the last we'll see of her?

A: Don't count on it, executive producer Jenji Kohan says. But also don't count on it being all hearts and flowers next time they meet. (Remember, said girlfriend did set fire to her last boyfriend.) "Zoya is a woman of passion," she adds. "[But Nancy was just] gay for the stay."

 Source: TVGuide

 

Everyone's favorite TV troublemaker, Michelle Trachtenberg, is set to cause some serious trouble for Nancy Botwin on 'Weeds' this season.

Like Mary Kate Olsen before her, Trachtenberg will play a pot dealer on the Showtime series -- but her character will be one of Nancy's rivals, not one of her coworkers. Look for the actress also known as Georgina Sparks to pop up in two episodes this season.

Source: AOLTV

 I have a sneaking suspicion that also 'like Mary Kate Olsen before her,' Trachtenberg's character is going to be bedding Silas (Hunter Parrish). Call it a hunch because it isn't a spoiler. ;)

After the jump: The FULL Season 7 Episode 1 of WEEDS!

Iconic Sitcom Actress Katherine Helmond, 'Grey's' Scott Foley Join TRUE BLOOD - CASTING NEWS [SPOILERS] #trueblood

 

 




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Season 4 Role of  'Caroline Bellefleur', the grande dame of Bon Temps Cast and Terry's Army Buddy is in Town!:

The first thing that sprang to mind when I read that the luminous Katherine Helmond was set to appear in two episodes of True Blood in Season 4 was, 'She's still alive? Yay!'

Though folks who are not in my age demographic may not recall her as far back as 1977, one of the best television roles she had (that I've watched from start to finish) was as 'Jessica Tate' in the 30-minute TV series soap opera spoof, 'Soap" which ran from 1977-1981.

Katherine Helmond's most memorable scene in Soap--one that not only was sidesplittingly funny, but was truly a useful piece of 'life' or  perhaps 'love' advice, was when Jessica coached her slightly-younger, albeit into-her-forties sister, 'Mary Campbell' (Catherine Damon), on what lovemaking position to use after you become a woman of a certain age so as not to not appear of a certain age.

After completely sincerely trying to describe it to her sister and failing, Helmond's Jessica hopped atop the kitchen table to demonstrate her point. I will not ever not be able to picture that scene in my mind, it was so funny and done so well. And dare I say, it's actually crossed my mind during, well, you know. (The gist is assume a position that allows for less 'hang' or droop of the lady's sagging parts--'nuff said?)

BOOK SPOILERS AHEAD - PROCEED WITH CAUTION:

Now the ginger-haired Ms. Helmond is set to take on a role which, though alluded to fairly often in some of the Sookie Stackhouse novels was more of a bullet point-type character--not fleshed out.  (Old Mrs. Bellefleur, Andy & Portia's grandmother, was 'famous throughout Bon Temps' for her 'award-winning chocolate cakes', for being from old money-old Bon Temps, and for being  short on humour.)

Helmond will guest star as Caroline Bellefleur on HBO's True Blood as grandmother to Bon Temps sheriff Andy Bellefleur (Chris Bauer) and his sister, Portia (season 4 role cast, Courtney Ford). The actress is set to appear in two episodes of Season 4, which premieres Sunday.

In the Charlaine Harris novels, Caroline Bellefleur isn't a fan of Sookie at first* and it's later revealed that Bill is Caroline's great-grandfather.

Ms. Helmond was most recently part of the voice cast for the character of Lizzie for Disney/Pixar’s Cars and it's sequel so I'm really hoping that her voice lives on forever as part of the gargantuan 'Cars' attraction going up next to Disneyland.

It should be fun to see what the True Blood writers give Caroline Bellefleur to do. I believe she was infirm in the novels, too--at least wheelchair-bound(?). The character in the book series is quite old. I want to say in her 90's(?)

*Note: Ms. Bellefleur isn't a fan of most everyone not family in the books.

 SOURCE: Hollywood Reporter

And in other recent True Blood Season 4 casting news:

It was recently announced that Grey's Anatomy actor Scott Foley will appear as military veteran Patrick in the new season of True Blood.

 SOURCE #2: Digital Spy

In Response to True Blood Casting Call, Scott Foley Cast As Terry’s Army Buddy Patrick:

Description of character:

[PATRICK DEVINS] 35 to 45, tough and ruggedly attractive, he served in the military with Terry Bellefleur, and they share a serious history: Terry saved Patrick’s life twice. 7 out of 13 episodes next season.

 

Dexter News & Spoilers (6.17.11) #dexter #spoilers @SHO_Dexter @SHO_Kareem

 Has Dexter Found A New Kill Room?:

 
 Dexter is currently in production (see photo) with the Showtime series about a serial killer promising that the upcoming sixth season (premiering this fall) will bring the character, played  Michael C. Hall, 'back to his roots'.

This week Dexter is filming at an auto repair shop around Cherry Ave & E Burnett St in Signal Hill, CA.

OLV reader Charlotte stopped by the set yesterday and spotted Michael C. Hall shooting a scene at the location which will be used throughout the season.

 SPOILER: For this particular scene, it appeared that Dexter had gotten into a car accident and that’s why he was there. He was also spotted running out of shop with someone chasing him during the shoot.

Source: OLV - 'Michael C. Hall filming ‘Dexter’ on location in Signal Hill, CA'

 

New cast members announced thus far include Edward James Olmos, Colin Hanks, and the recently cast Molly Parker (Deadwood). New information about the season 6 guest actors seems to trickle out several times per week so I'll take a stab (pun entirely intentional) at tying it all together.

According to TV Line, Molly Parker, the esteemed Canadian actress who many know from her memorable turn in Deadwood, will play the sister to Colin Hanks’ character, Travis. (He’s “a brilliant expert on ancient artifacts who somehow becomes linked to a series of grisly murders in Miami.”).

Though Dexter showrunners have stated that there will be no 'one' big bad in Season 6, with Edward James Olmos on board it is hard to fathom him in a passive role and really satisfying to envision him as a scary son-of-a-gun.

TV Line alluded to this when they chatted with CS Lee, who plays Masuka, who says that the character played by EJO is almost certainly a villain, and may be the villain.

“It seems to be that way… The guy is such a wonderful actor and such a presence that you would probably shoot yourself in the foot if you didn’t do that. He’s going to be great.”

And this makes me even more curious:

In episode four of season six, called 'A Horse of a Different Color,' Dex faces off a preacher, a pastor and a "bit of a religious fanatic."

Anyone wondering if Olmos will be one of these  guys?

 Source: Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Castle, True Blood, Glee, Dexter, 90210 and More!

TVLine has exclusively learned that Parker will appear in several Season 6 episodes of the Showtime drama as 'Lisa Marshall', the sister of Colin Hanks’ mysterious new character, Travis. Sounds innocent enough, but details surrounding Parker’s role are scarce — which piques our interest even more.

As TVLine first reported, Hanks will appear in all 12 episodes of Dexter‘s sixth season as a brilliant expert on ancient artifacts who somehow becomes linked to a series of grisly murders in Miami. It remains unclear if Travis will turn out to be a friend or foe of a certain Dark Passenger. Either way, as Showtime president David Nevins recently told TVLine, this year’s installment “ is not [about] one big bad.”

Read more:  -Deadwood heroine Molly Parker is headed to Dexter as — drumroll please — someone’s sibling!

So the 'not about one big bad' statements, combined with one of the the season's taglines: 'going back to (Dexter's) roots,'  sounds like it means that as in the early seasons, Dexter will take on multiple bad guys.

I have to wonder though if the writers are not responding to the mixed reaction to season 5, which featured Julia Stiles as 'Lumen,' a torture and rape victim that Dexter stumbled upon, then helped in her recovery by teaching her how to exact revenge on the men responsible. Lumen knows Dexter's secret as well as how to wield a knife, though after the last of her abusers was 'put down,' Lumen seemed repulsed at the notion of any more killing and made a hasty exit.

Here’s Showtime’s blurb about Dexter season six:

This season, Dexter goes from happily married husband to guilt-ridden single dad. How will it affect his ability to maintain an average-guy facade while satisfying his need to kill? Dexter Morgan spent Season 5 atoning for the death of his wife Rita. He committed to being a part of her children’s lives, and entered into a deep, passionate relationship with Lumen, unlike anything he’d ever had before. But Dexter’s need to kill overpowers his desire for human connection. And now that one person knows the truth about him, and a few others are close, how much longer will America’s favorite serial killer be able to keep his dark side a secret?

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Weeds - The Latest Scoop (6.15.11) [PHOTOS] [VIDEO] SPOILERS @SHO_Kareem #weeds #giveaway @SHO_Weeds

 
More Answers About What's Happened in WEEDS 3-Year Time Jump to Season 7:

  You already know that Season 7 (debuting June 27) picks up three years after the events of Season 6. What you don’t know is what Doug has been up to during those lost three years, other than he was in Copenhagen. And that’s where the scoop comes in.

“Doug got a job working as an accountant for IKEA — if that is in Denmark,” reveals his portrayer, Kevin Nealon.

“Now he’s back stateside again.”

 Source: Ausiello

 

Bring it On! Promo for Weeds & The Big C (June 07, 2011) The Big C and Weeds return for all new seasons June 27th beginning at 10PM ET/PT.

Weeds/The Big C Poster Art Giveaway:

Of course, I'm giving away posters! Drop me an email: foreverafangirl@gmail.com. Be sure to put 'Weeds' in the subject line and if I pick your name out of a hat on July 13, you win the poster art for both Weeds and The Big C!

WEEDS : A PEEK A LIFE THREE YEARS LATER

When Weeds returns for its 7th season on June 27, there will be much for us to catch up on in the world of Nancy Botwin, who at the end of last season turned herself into police.

So, what’s waiting for her on the other side of the fence? A halfway house, for one. And also her family, which had been holding up in Copenhagen and went through some changes of their own, according to creator Jenji Kohan. Silas got into modeling, Shane kept busy doing puppet theater, Doug joined them overseas*(see 6.15.11 update above), and Andy “had a nice little thing going” with a woman. But, Kohan says, despite their new lives, Nancy’s release causes them to “quickly mobilize” and return.

“They had their relationships and their things, but there was a sense that they were always treading water because Nancy seems to be their True North. When you don’t have that star in the sky, you get a little lost,” Kohan says.

But while their dedication to Nancy has not changed, Kohan couldn’t say the same for their physical appearance.

“Shane has mutton chops and a Mohawk and he looks pretty cool, and Silas is very buff, and Andy’s a little grayer, but nothing radical.”

Unless you count Stevie.

“Oh, Stevie, yes! Stevie’s now almost 4 so he’s a little boy, and he talks. That’s a whole new ballgame — the toddler game. It’s not an infant anymore — not a little blob — it’s a person."

Source: EW.com

I think it is safe to say that Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker) is never going to cop to having any regrets. Or if she does, she won't contemplate them long enough to use the new-found insights to change her perpetually self-destructive behaviour. For as long as we've known this character she's seemed to operate in a permanent state of 'emergency mode' plastered over with a veneer of zen-like calmness with a not insignificant amount of 'eff it' thrown into the mix. It is a hat trick that few actresses could pull off as convincingly as Parker does. Showtime certainly picked the right gal to get the job done.

SPOILERS BELOW:

I really, really like that Nancy was arrested and served 3 years time for the bludgeoning death of 'Pilar,' Nancy's now-ex's ex, a powerful Mexican gangster. Shane actually clubbed the woman, who was making serious death threats against the Botwin kids. Though Weeds is obviously not grounded in 'reality' reality and in fact Nancy has had to endure many consequences, jail time should appease those who felt she was getting off too easily.

Mary-Louise Parker, Justin Kirk, Kevin Nealon and the boys, played by Hunter Parrish and Alexander Gould, are all immensely likable and really know their way around these characters after 6 seasons of playing them. It's a fun show to watch and at one-half hour running time, there's very little time investment. (You already subscribe to Showtime, don't you? Need reasons? Try Dexter, Shameless & Californication, for starters.)

(Previously)

Weeds Upcoming Episode Titles:

Episode 7.01 "Bags" (June 27)
Episode 7.02 "From Trauma Cometh Something" (July 4)
Episode 7.03 "Game-Played" (July 11)

Source: Zap2IT

Martin Short and Aidan Quinn are the latest additions to the seventh season of Showtime’s Weeds, which is now confirmed to pack the one-two punch of a time jump and a major change in location--to New York City.

Source: TVLine

 Sneak Peek Photos from Weeds Season 7, Episode 7.02 "From Trauma Cometh Something" (July 4) 

 
Pretty sure that this is a shot of Andy (Justin Kirk) and Shane (Alexander Gould) attempting to see Nancy in the half-way house. Note that 'Shane' does not have 'a mohawk' as show creator Jenji Kohan interviewed (above). Shane has a 'fauxhawk,' which combed a different way, would look like his 'normal' hair. Really can't say much about the mutton chop sideburns other than they look really fake and I doubt if they'll last more than an episode or two...

Official WEEDS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Weedsonshowtime

 

 
Official WEEDS Twitter: http://twitter.com/SHO_weeds

 

 
Official WEEDS Series Site: http://www.sho.com/site/weeds/

 

Season 6 Casting NEWS: Brea Grant Joins DEXTER, Showtime's Bloody Jewel [VIDEO] #dexter #casting

Dexter - Latest New Casting Updates: (6.01.11)

 

 

 Brea Grant Photo Credit: Screened.com (Click to enlarge)

Showtime are certainly going to be cutting some paychecks this season for the upcoming season 6 of fantastic serial killer series 'Dexter'. Yet another new cast member Brea Grant, has joined the line-up which already includes Mos Def, Colin Hanks and Edward James Olmos. This time it's the turn of the cute 'Heroes' and 'Halloween II' star  to join Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter and company. According to her brief statement on the subject (also below) she appears to be hinting that'll she be joining as one of the lab guys. From a recent release from the casting agency Masuka (played by C.S Lee) should be expecting a new intern to join him in the lab. Could this be Brea? She certainly seems like Masuka, the horndog's type - but then who isn't?

Brea had the following to say:

"No spoilers but I'm pretty sure you'll be seeing me in a white lab coat."

'Dexter' season 6 is now shooting.

Source: Horror Asylum

(Photo Credit: BreaGrant.com)

I really liked Brea Grant in Heroes. She was one of the few things I did like.

I missed a few important casting choices made by the Dexter showrunners over the Memorial Day/May 24 holidays for Season 6 so I'm posting them now. Since Dexter production is now underway there will be more casting news to come, I'm sure

Ausiello Spoiler(?) - Dexter Time Jump:

We may be looking at a time jump between Seasons 5 and 6. Examine the evidence: Producers are casting the recurring role of an elementary school teacher. When Season 5 ended, Dex and Rita’s son Harrison wasn’t even close to pre-school age. See where I’m going with this?

Source: THR

I think a time jump is smart, story-wise, and possibly rewarding in that they can use the same little guy to play Dex's son Harrison unlesss they jump ahead well, it sounds like about 4 years (?). Could be (maybe?) the casting call is slightly off and they were after a nursery-school teacher? Daycare for little Harrison sounds more 'natural' to me than a massive jump  into kindergarten...if that is where they are going...but who knows, right? Speculate, speculate. Half the fun.

Previously:

Thank goodness Showtime (Tweet @SHO_Dexter) used the superlatives precisely as I would have in it's official press announcement that Eddie Olmos is gonna be on Dexter!:

Mary McDonnell (Pres. 'Laura Roslin' on Battlestar Galactica and Edward James Omos ('Admiral William Adama'). They had some really great scenes together on BSG.Would have loved more.

I love this pic of the pair of them. Was (am) such a BSG fangirl!

(Image Credit:  TVGuide)

Edward James Olmos Joins 'Dexter' in Season 6!:

LOS ANGELES, CA – May 24, 2011 –Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award winning actor Edward James Olmos joins recently announced special guest stars, Colin Hanks and Mos (formerly Mos Def) in the cast of the Emmy-nominated SHOWTIME® drama series DEXTER™ for Season 6. Olmos will play a brilliant, charismatic professor of religious studies. Olmos joins a distinguished list of seasonal guest cast that has included Jimmy Smits, John Lithgow and Julia Stiles. Production on DEXTER (began) May 25 in Los Angeles and will premiere on SHOWTIME this fall.

Edward James Olmos is an acclaimed actor, director and activist. Among his most memorable roles are 'William Adama' in the re-imagined “Battlestar Galactica,” Lt. Martin Castillo in “Miami Vice,” teacher Jaime Escalante in “Stand and Deliver,” patriarch Abraham Quintanilla in the film “Selena,” Detective Gaff in “Blade Runner,” and narrator El Pachuco in both the stage and film versions of “Zoot Suit.” His first big break was a starring role in Luis Valdez’s play, “Zoot Suit”, in 1978. The play moved to Broadway and led to a Tony® nomination. He received a Best Actor Academy Award® nomination for his starring role in Stand and Deliver. Other credits include “American Me” (his directing debut), “The Green Hornet” and appearances on “The West Wing” and “American Family”.

 

(Above) Dexter Season 6 Tease Screencaps  

Dexter Story Description:

One of the most acclaimed series on television, DEXTER stars Michael C. Hall (Golden Globe and SAG Award® winner) as a complicated and conflicted blood-spatter expert for the Miami police department who moonlights as a serial killer.

The show has received multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for best television drama series, as well as a prestigious Peabody Award in 2008 and was twice named one of AFI’s top ten television series. The show also stars Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee, Lauren Vélez, David Zayas, and James Remar.

Source: Showtime

             Found at: SpoilerTV

More, including Season 6 Dexter Tease after the jump:

True Blood Season 4 News & Spoilers (June 3 Update) #trueblood #season5 #castingnews

Casting Call for True Blood Season 5:

 
Joe Manganiello as 'Alcide Herveaux' - Pretty much a safe bet for romance with Sookie in the next season:

Casting for season 5 has already begun though the premiere of season 4 True Blood doesn't even get underway until June 26.  Most interesting in this June 1 casting call is the mention of a 13th episode in season 5 which will add a bit of breathing space for the additional season 5 characters.

The fact that a casting call is going out for Alcide's construction foreman is indicative to me that Joe Manganiello who plays Alcide, will perhaps get more screen time and a better shot at a romance with Sookie in season 5, something that seemed inevitable if he were to get any at all as thus far, the season 4 episodes don't seem to be promising much Alcide-Sookie 'togetherness.'

If you are a 'bookie' I would expect this to be a good sign that showrunner Alan Ball is weaving in more of Alcide Herveaux, has been a sympathetic book character for much of the book series, into season 5 of the TV series. Personally, I like the vibe Joe Manganiello brings to Alcide. His warm, nurturing sweetheart of a guy wrapped in a growling, 6'5" package of eye-candy is quite compelling.

 

Expanding (presumably) upon Terry Bellefluer's (Todd Lowe) character's screen time is a good idea IMO, because he been brought ahead in True Blood as an Iraqi war veteran which grounds this fantasy show farther into in present day (versus the nearly 60-year-old Vietnam war vet that Terry is in the books). War veterans have long been 'outsiders' to mainstream society and  bringing out Terry's 'uniqueness' a bit more instead of just the odd (no pun) one-liner is a good way for Alan Ball to continue to show empathy for the misunderstood and sometimes mistreated in modern society.

Finally, I must confess a real appreciation for the talents of Todd Lowe as Merlotte's short-order cook, Terry. When first I saw Lowe out of character I did not even recognize him. He transforms himself through sheer talent into our beloved shell-shocked vet so I'm looking forward to a bit more expansion (sounds like it includes backstory) in his role.

A Taste of Terry:

 

Here's a casting notice for episode #412, 'And When I Die,' as well as some news about season 5. Though unofficial at this point it appears that season 5 TrueBlood will feature a 'lucky' 13 episodes instead of 12!

TRUE BLOOD, Episode 412, "And When I Die"
Writer: Raelle Tucker
Director: Scott Winant
Start Date: Approx. 6/15/11
Location: L.A.

THIS IS THE FINAL EPISODE OF THE SEASON.

[PATRICK DEVINS] 35 to 45, tough, and ruggedly attractive, he served in the military with Terry, and they share a serious history: Terry saved Patrick's life twice. 7 out of 13 episodes next season.

[DOUG] This schlubby guy in a hard hat is Alcide's construction foreman. 2 lines, 1 scene.

Source: Rhoswen7 IMDb

True Blood Season 4 (6.1.11) Updates, Interviews [SPOILERS] Galore! #trueblood #spoilers #season4

Even a spoiler hound as big as me did not anticipate just how much TB writer Alexander Woo spills in this brand new interview about True Blood Season 4!:

(EW Magazine Illustration)

Want to know the answers to a number of cliffhangers from True Blood's season 3 finale? (Like for example, the definitive answer to: Did Sam shoot Tommy? (It's here.) Do Bill and Sookie really break up? (Uh, I'm not sure I wanted to know but I do now) and, does Bill go to Peru like in the books? And there's much more, depending on how intensely you have been spoiling yourself!

I'm putting all the articles into a silde show album. Click through and read them but be prepared for a few genuine eye-openers!

Credit #1: Pages 1, 2, 3: SFX Magazine and Found & scanned by and thanks to: PaquinAnna.com.
Credit #2: Pages 4 and 5: EW Magazine and Thanks to TrueBlood-Online.com.
Credit #3: Pages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11: Article credit: Ashley Jude Collie Scanned by and Thanks to TrueBlood-Online.com.
Credit #4: Pages 12-13: Credit: A Few Little Season 4 Spoilers in TV Guide | True Blood News - Season 4 Spoilers
Credit: http://www.trueblood-news.com/a-few-little-season-4-spoilers-in-tv-guide.

Below is an excerpt from the TVGuide article (credit above). If  you have been keeping up with the general  plotline plans for Season 4 at all, then this will be a simple retred of that. Alan Ball has never sounded less enthusiastic about his show. I'm gonna blame the interviewer.

TV Guide Magazine’s Summer Preview (6.o6 -19.11)

Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble! In Season 4, “There are two factions at war: vampires and another fueled by witchcraft and power over the dead,” says creator Alan Ball. Battles go down and Sookie’s lightning-bolt-shooting  EDIT 'microwave' fingers/End EDIT strike again.

“We see her use her powers,” Ball says of Anna Paquin’s steel magnolia.

“Other people see that too, and it’s going to complicate things.” She’s not the only one releasing her inner magic.

Tara (Rutina Wesley) and Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) get mixed up with Wiccan medium Marnie (Fiona Shaw).

And witches cast a spell on Eric (Alexander Skarsgård): “Sookie will see a different Eric,” Ball says, but she’s still feeling heat with Bill (Stephen Moyer) and Alcide (Joe Manganiello). Adds Ball, “From the Team Eric, Team Bill viewpoints, one of those teams will be happy, one won’t.”

 Moyer says that Season 4 is “very different. Everybody’s taken a real shift. Some time has passed, there are a lot of hierarchical shifts, and there’s a new bad influence in town.”

Source: trueblood-news

Mary Louise Parker Looks Fab on NEW Season 7 Weeds Poster Art - Casting Updates [Spoilers] @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Weeds #weeds #spoilers

 
I may have some posters to give away. Stay tuned!

WEEDS - Showtime Season 7 Synopsis SPOILERS (after the jump):

 As if Nancy's life wasn't filled with enough odd characters, the producers are looking for a slightly odd, well-off New York City attorney (they're thinking of a John Waters type) who takes on pro-bono cases in exchange for juicy prison gossip. Does he sell the gossip to the tabloids? Nope, he writes the stories down in a book — which he reads when he's sad, horny, or both...

Source: TV Guide

EDIT 5.27.11/  In re: the casting description above and the Showtime Press Release from 5.26 (below): they both describe the role that of the 'eccentric attorney' that went to Martin Short (Damages).

Fortunately, on Weeds 'icky' can be turned into something quite funny. If they can make 'Uncle Andy' having his toe bitten off by a dog, funny which they did, then...

Source: SHO

After the jump:

Showtime Releases Season 7 Description (More Spoilers)

 

Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin (Season 7: episode 1) - Photo: Giovanni Rufino/SHOWTIME

PHOTOS: SEASON 7 EPISODE - 7.02  After the Jump!

Dexter - Season 6 Casting and Production News (through May 14) PHOTOS #Dexter #season6

From Dexter Episode 5x12 'The Big One' *Showtime Images*

 

Good news! We can expect the casting news and hopefully, some storyline news to be pretty regularly forthcoming between now and when Dexter - Season 6 premieres on Showtime in September. Now that cast and crew are gearing up for production of 'one of the most acclaimed series on television' (source: SHO) I 'll be keeping my radar up for new stuff. Don't you agree that the actors that are starting to fill out the guest cast are pretty great-sounding and/or looking?!

 

Native Chicagoan and Off the Map actress Aimee Garcia, is joining the cast of Dexter as Jamie, the new nanny Dex hires to care for his son, Harrison. Jamie also happens to be the kid sis of Dex’s colleague Batista...duh ,duh, dun.

Previously:

Among the three recurring roles being cast are:| Jamie: Described as an outgoing and fun Latina in her mid-20s, this Florida native relocates to Miami for grad school.

Garcia will appear throughout the Showtime drama’s upcoming sixth season.

Source - TVLINE

(Photo: Aimee Garcia's Facebook page)

From Dexter Preview Screen Caps Season 5 inc. "Beauty & The Beast" Showtime Copyright

A round-up of Dexter's NEW Cast Members for Season 6:

Dexter - Season 6 -  Three New Characters (5.02.11)

Dexter Morgan’s little underground vigilante operation is about to reopen for business.

Production on Dexter‘s sixth season gets underway at month’s end — ahead of a likely September premiere — and TVLine has an early look at the new blood being brought in to fill the void left by Julia Stiles, Peter Weller and Co.

Among the three recurring roles being cast are…

| Jamie: Described as an outgoing and fun Latina in her mid-20s, this Florida native relocates to Miami for grad school.

| Chicago Mike: New thirtysomething African-American homicide detective who possesses a finely turned BS detector. The Windy City native does not play well with others.

| Louis: A buddy of Masuka’s (C.S. Lee) who joins MMP as a new lab intern. Role calls for a Caucasian actor in his 30s who is “attractive in his own way.”

Source- TVLINE

Dexter - Season 6 'Going Back To The Roots'

It’s out with the new and in with the old as Dexter heads into its sixth season.

“Dexter this season will be in some ways a return to the Dexter that you’ve seen in the early seasons,” Showtime president David Nevins told TVLine at Thursday’s 4th Annual Television Academy Honors in Beverly Hills. “There’s a really interesting story and journey that he’s going to be on this year. There’s going to be some degree of getting back to his roots.”

And that includes putting the focus back on the sibling dynamic at the heart of the show. “There will be a microscope on the Deb/Dexter relationship this season,” Nevins revealed. “Over time you’re going to see that relationship evolve and change, no questions about it.”

Season 6 — production on which begins later this month ahead of a fall premiere — will be similar to Season 5 in at least one key way: Dexter won’t face off against a singular menace a la Trinity and the Ice Truck Killer. “It is not one big bad,” he confirmed. “There’s one interesting story that will move through the season, and it will be cast very interestingly, but it’s not exactly that one person.”

After the jump: Will Deb Die in Season 6?:

Will Deb Die in Season 6?:

I'm sure I'm not the only one who has wondered how the dissolution of Michael C. Hall (Dexter) and Jennifer Carpenter's (Deb) marriage would affect DEXTER. To me, it sounds pretty ominous that the Deb/Dexter relationship is going to have 'a microscope on' it in season 6. The consensus has been for some time that Debra would find out about Dexter's 'moonlighting job,' and with her being such a by-the-book cop, she'd have a terrifically difficult time in deciding on his fate--if Dexter does not decide on Deb's fate first.

As one of Dexter's executive producers, Michael C. Hall certainly will have input as to how they will work out the logistics of a real-life divorcing (divorced?) couple working as co-stars on the still-hugely popular premium cable show.

There has been a number of loose-lipped anonymous cast and/or crew who upon Dexter's season 5 conclusion, told of a very tense set and worse, of Carpenter bad-mouthing her husband to anyone within earshot. This bodes ill for the character of Debra which makes me sort of wistful as besides  the Dexter-Dark Passenger relationship,' the Deb & Dexter relationship has been the most satisfying on the show.

I'm going to bet on the easy way out. Debra has to die because Jennifer Carpenter needs to go--if there is to be a season 7. I'm leaning toward guessing too that 6 seasons and a bout with cancer is enough for Michael C. Hall and that season 6 Dexter is where the show concludes.

Colin Hanks to Play Another Creepy Guy on Dexter?:

(Photo/Bio Credit Moviefone.com)

'DEXTER' Snags COLIN HANKS for SEASON 6:

LOS ANGELES, CA - May 10, 2011 - Actor Colin Hanks has joined the cast of SHOWTIME's Emmy-nominated drama series DEXTER for Season 6. Hanks, who will appear in all twelve episodes, will play Travis, a highly intelligent young expert on ancient artifacts who gets linked to a series of grisly murders in Miami. Production on begins in June in Los Angeles and will premiere on SHOWTIME this fall. EDIT/ The premiere of Season 6 of Dexter will be called "Those Kinds of Things". Filming starts on the 25th May 2011.

Colin Hanks has quickly become one of Hollywood's most sought-after young actors. Hanks appeared in Oliver Stone's biopic W, in the ensemble comedy The House Bunny starring opposite Anna Faris, and the Diane Lane thriller Untraceable. Additional film credits include The Great Buck Howard, King Kong, Orange County, Get Over It and the independent films Alone With Her, Standing Still, Rx, 11:14, and Whatever It Takes. On television, Hanks starred in Steven Spielberg's award-winning 10-part miniseries Band of Brothers and guest-starred as Father Gill in the award-winning drama series Mad Men.

One of the most acclaimed series on television, DEXTER stars Michael C. Hall (Golden Globe(R) and SAG Award winner) as a complicated and conflicted blood-spatter expert for the Miami police department who moonlights as a serial killer. The show has received both multiple Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominations for best television drama series as well as a prestigious Peabody Award in 2008 and was twice named one of AFI's top ten television series. The show also stars Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee, Lauren Vélez, David Zayas, and James Remar. 

Source: SHO

 (May 11, 2011)

(Photo/Bio Credit Moviefone.com)

Mos Def has finalized a deal for a multi-episode arc on the sixth season of Dexter, according to sources.

The actor and hip hop artist will play a hardened ex-con who claims to have found religion yet seems to continually find himself surrounded by violence. Michael C. Hall’s Dexter will reveal the truth of who he really is.

Source: Hollywood Reporter

"Dexter's" fifth season was its most-watched to date averaging over 5 million viewers a week (in linear and on-demand plays). The season finale rivaled Season 4's dramatic closer, pulling in 2.5 million viewers on its first airing.

 

 

Update 5.21.11! True Blood Season 4 Casting News and Spoilers Updated: (5.02.11) #trueblood #spoilers #casting

 

(Photo: HBO inc.)

Though I've been off the the trail of True Blood news this week past, it seems I have not missed a whole heckuva lot--which I suppose, is both good and bad.

If I can be super-honest, I believe HBO's publicity machine toned things down a bit this last week or so in conjunction with the release of Charlaine Harris's 11th edition of the Sookie Stackhouse Southern Gothic Mysteries from which Alan Ball's True Blood premium cable TV show sprang.

We are so often reminded how the two are separate by fans of True Blood, fans of the Sookie books and by the creators of both, but the reality is that the two are inexorably intertwined. 'Sookie #11' was released today, May 3, so with that I'm hoping that we can get back the show.

Updated Casting Call May 21:

Deadline has recently published a new casting release for True Blood Season 4. According to them a new sheriff will be in town this year. Actor Peter Macdissi will be playing the part.  As it turns out this won’t be his first time in an Alan Ball project. His IMDB resume revealed that he starred in Alan’s Six Feet Under and movie Towelhead. Of Macdissi’s role, Deadline says:

“ He will play Luis Patiño, a vampire sheriff in Louisiana, who harbors a troubled past with ties to the Spanish Inquisition, torture, and the witches that are settling in Bon Temps.”

Sources: Deadline.com- “HBO CASTINGS: Alice Eve To Recur On ‘Entourage’, Ana Ortiz On ‘Hung’ & More”
IMDB.com- “Peter Macdissi.”

Photo Credit: Albert L. Ortega, PR Photos/Exposay.com

Source

 

 

True Blood Casting Call News May 2:

Here’s the latest casting call for True Blood and the first one for Episode 10 (two versions of the news blurb).

[LITTLE GIRL] 6 to 8 years old to play younger. This terrified and lost little girl who is covered with blood cries out for her mother…1 line, 2 scenes

Source: Bookies ♥ True Blood

Producers are looking for a young girl, aged six to eight, to wander around covered in blood while screaming piteously for her mother.

Source: E!Online

May 2:

Bon Temps will continue to burnish it's reputation as Louisiana's most supernatural town when True Blood 's fourth season premieres June 26 on HBO.

"There's going to be a lot of people not getting along," says Joe Manganiello, who plays Sookie bf-wannabe-hunky werewolf, Alcide Herveaux.

"The witches are starting trouble with the vampires, and the werewolves, of course, don't like the vampires, either. And the fairies don't like the vampires." "Alcide doesn't like vampires at all, so you'll definitely see that conflict," Joe Manganiello says. "But he doesn't like werewolves (his own kind) [either]. He does like Sookie, (however)."

How's that going to sit with Bill and Eric?

"His situation gets very complicated very fast," he says.

 Mmmm...What's For Breakfast!?!:

 Lafayette Reynolds (Nelsan Ellis) and his shaman boyfriend Jesus Velasquez (Kevin Alejandro) will face a culinary challenge straight out of reality show Survivor.

"Lafayette and I go on a huge adventure where some unfortunate things happen," Kevin reports. "We end up having a very creepy breakfast with some really interesting people, and Lafayette has a real hard time with it."

So what's on the menu? Cagey Kevin tells me the Bayou boys will chow down on one of these three delicacies: a) a cow face, b) a goat tongue or c) poisonous snake venom.

"It's going to turn your stomach!" 

 Sam and Tommy's Season 4 Story-Arc is Shaping Up!:

Shape-shifting brothers Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell) and Tommy Mickens (Marshall Allman) will be taking to the skies in a owl vs. hawk mid-air chase. The scene required both men to strip down in the middle of the woods on a cold winter night in Los Angeles.*

"At one point, I had to match the trajectory of a hawk flying up to a trainer on a crane by jumping high and spreading out my arms to fly off," recalls Marshall.

He adds that this is only the beginning of the menagerie madness as...

"Tommy takes shape-shifting to a whole other level with a unique wild-card creature that will prove to be a game-changer in Bon Temps' supernatural power play."

(There is no way Marshall Allman spoke that tongue-twisting sentence without a script. No. Way.)

*I'm sorry, "cold winter night in Los Angeles?" Too funny! I mean, was there snow n' stuff? I'm assuming the writer (Keck) is based in L.A. If so, he knows that there is only two seasons in SoCal: summer and the rainy season.

Source 1: Keck's Exclusives: 'True Blood Ups the Insanity'

Source 2: Mega Buzz - True Blood - 27th April 2011:

FREE Exclusive "Trubies vs. Newbies" DVD with purchase of True Blood: The Complete Third Season DVD

20% off of HBO - Code: HBO20

Californication Season 5 Casting News - 5.03.11 Update! #californication #casting

Storylines are coming together for Showtime's 5th Season of the David Duchovny vehicle, Californication:

Meagan Good has joined Showtime's dark comedy Californication for a major recurring role. Good, who will appear in nine of the 12 episodes of Californication's upcoming fifth season, will play Kali, an extremely hot up-and-coming hip-hop artist.

 

Source: Deadline.com - 'TV Castings'  (May 3, 2011)

 

So, from what I can piece together here, the 'slightly dangerous' rapper Apocalypse, is dating Kali when he meets Hank. Hank, in his usual fashion, cannot resist a beautiful, sexy woman (the just-cast Meagan Good) and either steals her away from Apocalypse or cheats on him with her. Either way, exciting times are again on the horizon for Hank Moody.

Californication is currently in production for it's fifth season which will premiere in September, 2011.

Previous Californication Season 5 News/Spoilers

(4.22.11)

According to TVLine Robert Fitzgerald Diggs (better known as The RZA) will play a major recurring role in season five.

His character will be called "Apocalypse" who's a hip hop mogul who Hank considers writing a movie for.

(4.12.11)

Hank's going to get a screenwriting gig working on a movie for a rap impresario named Apocalypse, Hank dates a "bangin' Carrie Bradshaw wannabe" and our beloved Becca's (Madeline Martin) getting a much older boyfriend whom you will pretty much hate.

Source: E!Online

Californication -
Episode 5.01 is entitled 'JFK to LAX.'

Some big hints at where season 5 is heading, two characters on a 9 & 8 episode arc are Apocalypse and his girlfriend, Kali. Apocalypse is a slightly dangerous rapper who takes a meeting with Hank in the hope of Mr. Moody writing a movie for him. The producers want big names for this role.

Also on an 8-episode arc is Doug, a ruggedly handsome and uber-successful contractor who doesn't take any of Hank's BS.

More big news-worthy is the 8 episode arc of Tyler, Becca's boyfriend who is a cocky pretty boy with a snotty rich-kid vibe, which irks Hank.

 

Source: SpoilerTV -'Adams TV Teasers 15 - Glee, Californication, True Blood, Desperate Housewives & More... '  

Season Five Possiblities:

Season Five was picked up by Showtime in January 2011. Creator Tom Kapinos suggests that the show will need to take on a new direction to stay fresh. The narrative will take place soon after Hank's bio-pic ("Fucking and Punching") has been released and his fame and fortune has reached never before seen heights. It is clear that Becca (Madeleine Martin) and Karen (Natascha McElhone) will reprise their roles as Hank's daughter and anchor-ex-fiancee, but will start the season aboard an RV trekking along on their road trip with Ben (Michael Ealy) and his daughter Pearl (Zoë Kravitz). Their role as regulars in the show may taper off this season, but they will still be pivot points to Hank's endless attraction to disaster. The romance between Marcy (Pamela Adlon) and Stu Baggs (Stephen Tobolowsky) will be further explored, as well as how that relationship is affected by Marcy's pregnancy with Charlie Runkle (Evan Handler).

Source: Wikipedia

PHOTO: Weeds Season 7: Mary-Louise Parker, Probably Nude, in Chains #weeds #photo #nancybotwin

Last we saw drug-dealing mom Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker), she was being led away in handcuffs at the airport after falsely confessing to the FBI that she killed a woman. Well, she’s still wearing the cuffs in this promotional photo for season 7, which premieres on Showtime on June 27 — and not much else. But like a clever magician’s assistant, she seems ready to slip herself loose at the first opportunity.

Source: InsideTV.EW.com - 'Weeds': Mary-Louise Parker has a ball in chains -- EXCLUSIVE PHOTO

The Weeds countdown has begun in earnest and I for one, am quite jazzed that we again get to enjoy it over the summer, even if that means the occassional DVR-ing it. Summer TV can be more of a challenge to keep up with but the adventures of the Botwin family are pretty easy and fun to pick up, don't you think?

More Mary-Louise

Update:

Weeds Casting News:
Fastforward! Baby Stevie will be four years old when next we see him on Weeds, producers are seeking the particularly "focused and articulate" kids to audition for the role.

 Source: E!Online

PHOTOS: Katie Sackoff, Shirtless Tahmoh Penikett @kateesackhof #BSG #Helo #Starbuck #deservesretweet,

Former Battlestar Galactica besties in Brisbane:

  

http://yfrog.com/h0t56evj (I found this @kateesackhoff)

@kateesackhoff @GregCipes @PenikettTahmoh (looking mighty ripped!) and I on the river boat tooling around Brisbane

  Orig from: @ClareKramer

OMG. The abs on that man. Everyone looks terrific and happy!

 

Is this not the. cutest. twosome?

I love, love, love these two onscreen together! Miss them!

Would love to see both Tahmoh Penikett and Katee Sackhoff together in a super-awesome series. I could see them in a 'Friends'-like comedy/drama but better---sci-fi or not. It's entirely possible. I cannot believe smart casting peeps do not see the chemistry here?!

Again, please.

http://yfrog.com/h8fqwuf

 

 http://yfrog.com/h8fqwuf

Some great, sort-of- recent news about Katee Sackoff:

Well, there’s one Battlestar Galactica vet who won’t be joining Ron Moore’s frak pack-heavy NBC supernatural procedural 17th Precinct: Katee Sackhoff.

 

The badass formerly known as Starbuck has landed the female lead in the A&E pilot 'Longmire.' Based on the Walt Longmire Mystery series of novels by Craig Johnson, the project centers on a charismatic, dry-witted Wyoming sheriff , played by 'Matrix' actor  Robert Taylor ('Agent Smith's' collegue-in-code--'till  Neo killed him) . Sackhoff will play 'Vic', one of his deputies.

 

Sackhoff is coming off a recurring role as' Det. Frankie Reed' on CSI. Also cast on Longmire, Deadline reports, are Cassidy Freeman (Smallville), as Longmire’s daughter; Lou Diamond Phillips (Numb3rs) as his best friend; and Bailey Chase (Saving Grace) as another deputy.

Source: TVLine  - 'Pilot Scoop: Katee Sackhoff, Smallville Vet, Others Join A&E's Longmire'

Update/ 4.16.11 Does anyone know if the shows  have been picked up or do we have to wait until May for the anouncement? I think I read somewhere, 'Not 'till May! Boo! But yay! They are in the running!

 

More news on Katee's new pilot after the jump!

HOMELAND: New SHOWTIME series Sneak Peek Preview Clip @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Homeland

Check out the first advance peek clip from HOMELAND, a new one-hour SHOWTIME drama which begins production this summer:

Showtime has picked up a new series from the writers of 24. In HOMELAND, starring Claire Danes, a POW returns home from Iraq and is welcomed by everyone as a hero. But a certain CIA officer is willing to risk her job and her life to prove that he's a terrorist plant.

Check out the first advance peek clip from HOMELAND, a new one-hour SHOWTIME drama which begins production this summer. It will be produced by FOX 21.

HOMELAND is a psychological thriller starring Claire Danes. It tells the story of 'Carrie Anderson,' (Danes), a CIA officer battling her own demons, who becomes convinced that the intelligence that led to the rescue of 'Scott Brody' (Damian Lewis), a U.S. soldier who had been missing and presumed deal for nine years, was a setup and may be connected to an Al-Qaeda plot to be carried out on American soil.

Mandy Patinkin plays 'Saul', a veteran CIA Division Chief who is Carrie’s boss and mentor.

 

True Blood Episode 4.08 – 'Spellbound' - Casting Call - Fan Pic w/ Eric & Bill in Sookie's House #trueblood

Too bad the photographer appears to be on 'Team Bill', almost cutting Skarsgård out of the shot entirely:

Very lucky lady clad in True Blood 'character charms'  in close proximity to 'Bill' (Stephen Moyer),  who is touching 'Sookie' while 'Eric' (Alexander Skarsgård)  looks on  on the set of True Blood. 

Source: Santress' Tumblr

As  the bookies will tell you, Eric's appearance is in line with his Book 4 storyline. I believe that his shirt is not 'flannel' but simply plaid. Skarsgård regresses in age about 10 years when he doesn't slick back his hair as shown here. I prefer the non-greaser look.

On the plus side, 'Bill' is clad in  leather however, sadly, he is still being forced to wear bangs. Steve Moyer is so much more handsome as not-Bill.

NEW True Blood Casting Calls Continue:

New casting calls are out alongside the reveal that episode 4.08 will be called 'Spellbound'--and it will be written by Alan Ball who seems to be writing about two episodes per season. Other info. that can be culled from the casting call?

One of our vamps (who else is that old?) is flashing back to the 1930's--wouldn't it be fun if it were Pam (Kristen Bauer van Straten)?!

Maxine (Fortenberry, Hoyt's mom)  is being interviewed by a TV news reporter but she's interrupted by Bill who wishes to speak his mind about...I guess we'll just have to endure the sucky waiting to find out.

As you may know, each True Blood episode is named after a song--which plays over the end-credits. Spellbound has a few versions. I'm inclined to agree with my fave True Blood blog 'Sookieverse' that Siouxsie and the Banshees’ version is a good choice.

TRUE BLOOD, Episode 408, “Spellbound”
Writer: Alan Ball
Director: Daniel Minahan
Location: L.A.
Start Date: Approx. 4/11/11

[VIRGIL] 35 years old, a harshly handsome blue collar Caucasian man with a cold and ruthless streak, Virgil is seen in a flashback to the 1930s. Guest star.

[REPORTER] Female, a local TV news reporter, she is delighted when Bill shows up to interrupt her conversation with Maxine. Charmed by Bill, she’s more than willing to give Bill a public forum. 1 speech & 5 lines, 3 scenes.

[RITA] In her 40s, an attractive maternal woman. 1 line, 1 scene.

Source

 

 

Californication: Season 4.12 Finale 'And Justice For All' - Season 5 Time Jump? @SHO_Californication @SHO_Kareem

                                                        (L to R) Carla Gugino, David Duchovny, Addison Timlin
Californication:  Season Finale Episode 12: 'And Justice For All':

'Passion Project'  'Commence Sentencing' Sneak Peeks, Preview, Showtime Promo Photos, Synopsis:

Californication:  Season 4 Finale: Promo Photos:

Californication Season 4.12 'Commence Sentencing'

Hank awaits sentencing and visits the set of his movie. Hank receives his sentence.

Californication: Passion Project

Stu invites everyone over for a celebratory dinner party.

Spoilers On Showtime - @SHO_ Californication

 

Californication Season 4.12 'Commence Sentencing'

Hank receives his sentence.

After the jump: Music List from Season Finale episode 12, Season 5 casting/time jump spoiler -

PHOTO: 17th Precinct 1st Cast Photo of BSG Leads Number 6 ('Morgana') Gaius Baltar ('John') & Apollo ('Caolan') #BSG #17thPrecinct

Mind-blowing 17th Precinct Set Photo:
'From the lady,' formerly the iconic Number 'Six on the unforgettable Battlestar Galactica (RDM) series reunion,  the lovely and talented, @trutriciahelfer!

Excitement!  This-is the first acting roll together that both Tricia Helfer  & James Callis have had since BSG, right? I've totally been waiting for this as these two ignite one another onscreen!

It is impossible for Trica to look less than beautiful but the dark hair suits her, amping up her already impossibly high va-v-va-va-voom- factor. 

Here ya go #BSG peeps. 6, Baltar, Apollo. Aka Morgana, John, Caolan.

posted by @trutriciahelfer from Twitter for BlackBerry 2 days 16 hours ago

It's an exciting Battlestar Galactica reunion from the set of Ron Moore's upcoming supernatural drama '17th Precinct,' in a new pic tweeted by none other than Number Six herself, Tricia Helfer.

We were already thrilled about our favorite BSG actors getting back together on Moore's 17th Precinct, so our squee levels were off the charts when Helfer tweeted a pic of herself and her co-stars from the set yesterday.

TriciaHelferTweet031611.jpg Standing shoulder to shoulder again, Helfer, James (Gaius "frakkin'" Baltar) Callis and Jamie (Lee Adama) Bamber took the time to reach out to their fans. Thanks, guys! We're sort of digging Tricia Helfer's brunette locks, and Callis seems rather snug between the statuesque beauty and Jamie Bamber, don't you think? (via SFX)

MUCH More after the jump!

VIDEO: True Blood Season 4: More Spoilery Goodness & Goofiness via E! #trueblood #PaleyFest #interview

Paley Fest 2011 - More Reveals About Sookie Stackhouse & Cos. Season 4 Story Arcs, Screen Capped:

From

 Anna Paquin, who stars as waitress/telepath/faery Sookie Stackhouse in HBO's True Blood (S4 debuts 6.12.11), discusses the attributes--and the negatives of Alexander Skarsgård's "Eric" as on-the-show boyfriend material. Skarsgård takes full advantage and hams it up, reacting to all her points. Steve Moyer (vampire Bill) has difficulty keeping a straight face as Anna earnestly explains the why and wherefores of Sookie's romantic options in True Blood, season 4.

From PaleyFest via E!

According to True Blood show runner Alan Ball:

"What Sookie (Anna Paquin) said to Bill (Stephen Moyer) at the end of last season, she meant it, and it's going to take a lot from him to win her back if he ever will, and I don't know if he ever will or not."

..."(Also) there are complications with Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) that (Sookie) didn't see coming, and there are complications with Alcide (Joe Manganiello) she didn't see coming."

Ball explained that everyone's favourite vamps best keep a watchful eye out for witches, because they're joining the show this year, and they're gonna be trouble.

Ball said:

"I don't think it's a rule that vampires and witches that don't get along, but there are certain witches who are really dabbling in dark, dark magic, necromancy—powers over the dead. So vampires aren't going to like that."

 Accordingly to E! you should  much 'angsty awesomeness' from Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) and Hoyt (Jim Parrack) this season!

Parrack says:

"We're living together, and when I get home from work I find she's been sleeping all day because she has to, and everybody told us there would be problems, but...Deborah and I said before the season, let's make this decision: Let's say we told ourselves, 'It'll never be us. We'll never be that. Our love is bigger and stronger. And now...life is starting to say otherwise.'"

  Parrack  further disclosed:

"I like episode three this season; I get to do a great, great scene in that episode. Alan wrote that episode, and I get this wonderful Tennessee Williams-ish scene."

 

From True Blood Season 4 Cast @ Paley Fest 2011 - Anna/Steve/Alex-centric - http://foreverafangirl.com

But Alan Ball & Co. are not finished with Hoyt quite yet. Says Ball:

"Well...[Jim] hasn't even begun. Obviously he hasn't read episode seven or eight yet. Those are major. It's not as easy being a couple as perhaps they thought."

Based on Alan Ball's and Todd Lowe's remarks, the "Is Arlene's baby a demon child?" talk may end up being less than what the ever-excitable Arlene (Carrie Preston) may fear it to be.

Todd Lowe said:

"I don't know if it's devil babies…It's babies. Neonatal, strange, possibly possessed human babies." But here's the thing—as any new mom can tell you, normal human babies behave just like possessed babies, what with the endless screaming and the projectile vomiting. Arlene's probably in the clear, she just won't know it for a while.

Read more: Watch With Kristen

SPOILER: True Blood Season 4 - An Old Friend Returns (Ausiello 2.24.11) #trueblood #spoiler

Eric Northman - Alexander Skarsgård: What Do You Make Of This?

 
Still desperately sniffing out any details we can for True Blood - Season 4, today comes news via King Bloodhound Ausiello @ TV Line that vampire Eric's maker, Godric, played by Allan Hyde, shall be returning  to True Blood in Season 4. As you may recall, Godric met the 'true death' near the end of  True Blood Season 2 on the rooftop of a Dallas hotel with a weeping Sookie by his side.

It would seem then that any present day incarnation of Godric is kind of doubtful. However, very little of Eric and Godric's 1000-year history has been explored so speculation is that it is pretty likely that Eric's maker will return via flashback.

True Blood creator/showrunner Alan Ball is not, accroding to Ausiello, 'offering too many clues, except to say that fans will see “a different side of Godric.”'

True Blood, Season 4 premieres on HBO on June 12, 2011.

1000 years ago: Eric gets made.

True Blood Men's Godric T-Shirt As the Sheriff of Area 9, Dallas, Godric was peaceful, benevolent and held faith for mankind. Once wicked then humbled he lived over 2000 vampire years though he has passed and wanted to burn he can always be with you. 100% cotton

True Blood - Ausiello Casting & Kristen Insider Spoilers (2.15.11) #trueblood #casting

New 'Wolf" Cast,  Set Spoilers:

True Blood‘s werewolf hierarchy is about to experience a tectonic shift.

Daniel Buran is joining the HBO smash as Raoul, the werewolf packmaster of Shreveport. By my calculations, that makes him Alcide’s boss!

Buran, whose credits include appearances on CSI: NY, Criminal Minds and Southland, as well as CSI creator Anthony Zuiker’s digi-novel Level 26: Dark Origins, will appear in roughly seven episodes of TB‘s upcoming fourth season.

 

Source: True Blood Exclusive: Meet Alcide's New 'Boss'

(Photo Credit: http://www.level26.com)

EDIT above/ Kristen adds a bit of detail : 'Daniel will be playing Raoul, the Shreveport packmaster. Which means he'll be above Alcide (Joe Manganiello) in terms of werewolf rank. His role is described as "tough and intense," and he'll be recurring in at least seven episodes. Raoul's first appearance will be in episode 4.05, titled "I Hate You, I Love You." Guess we'll be getting a werewolf showdown as well as a witch war this season. True Blood is back on June 12, 2011.June 26, 2011.

  Well it has the greenery. Maybe the 'twinkle lights' haven't been turned on, yet?  That is Sookie's faery godmother, 'Claudine,' in the foreground, BTW.
(Photo credit: HBO, inc. via sookieverseblog.com)

Insiders tell E!Online that True Blood is currently shooting scenes in a stage decorated with twinkle lights and greenery that's being populated with beautiful men and women in gold body paint and robes. We're wondering if the fairy folk get as orgy-tastic as the maenad's followers once did?

Source: E!Online

Looks like True Blood has hit a home run with the casting of Daniel Buran as the Shreveport packmaster. Buran may play 'Raoul' as 'fuzzy,' but warm (other than 'blooded')? I don't think so! My guess is our ray of sunshine, Alcide and his 'boss'' are going to have a clash or two. Can't wait!

True Blood Season 4 News and Spoilers Updated: (02.25.11) #trueblood

SPOILER PHOTOS: True Blood Season 4 - Merlotte's Waitress Watches As Home Goes Up In Flames

Are They Burning Witches In Bon Temps?

From the Thursday, February 24th L.A. location shoot of HBO's True Blood, comes some spoilerific shots of Merlotte's owner,  shapeshifter Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell), waitress/witch Holly Cleary (Lauren Bowles) and Bon Temps police chief Andy Bellefleur (Chris Bauer) responding to what seemed to be Sam's little shoebox rental homes up in flames.

Source: AccidentalSexiness

(Photo Credit: Sam Sharma)

 

 

Eric Northman - Alexander Skarsgård: What Do You Make Of This?

(2.24.11 Update)

 
Still desperately sniffing out any details we can for True Blood - Season 4, today comes news via King Bloodhound Ausiello @ TV Line that vampire Eric's maker, Godric, played by Allan Hyde, shall be returning  to True Blood in Season 4. As you may recall, Godric met the 'true death' near the end of  True Blood Season 2 on the rooftop of a Dallas hotel with a weeping Sookie by his side.

It would seem then that any present day incarnation of Godric is kind of doubtful. However, very little of Eric and Godric's 1000-year history has been explored so speculation is that it is pretty likely that Eric's maker will return via flashback.

True Blood creator/showrunner Alan Ball is not, accroding to Ausiello, 'offering too many clues, except to say that fans will see “a different side of Godric.”'

True Blood, Season 4 premieres on HBO on June 12, 2011.

1000 years ago: Eric gets made.

 

 

True Blood - Ausiello Casting & Kristen Insider Spoilers (2.15.11):

New 'Wolf" Cast,  Set Spoilers:

True Blood‘s werewolf hierarchy is about to experience a tectonic shift.

Daniel Buran is joining the HBO smash as Raoul, the werewolf packmaster of Shreveport. By my calculations, that makes him Alcide’s boss!

Buran, whose credits include appearances on CSI: NY, Criminal Minds and Southland, as well as CSI creator Anthony Zuiker’s digi-novel Level 26: Dark Origins, will appear in roughly seven episodes of TB‘s upcoming fourth season.

 

Source: True Blood Exclusive: Meet Alcide's New 'Boss'

(Photo Credit: http://www.level26.com)

EDIT above/ Kristen adds a bit of detail : 'Daniel will be playing Raoul, the Shreveport packmaster. Which means he'll be above Alcide (Joe Manganiello) in terms of werewolf rank. His role is described as "tough and intense," and he'll be recurring in at least seven episodes. Raoul's first appearance will be in episode 4.05, titled "I Hate You, I Love You." Guess we'll be getting a werewolf showdown as well as a witch war this season. True Blood is back on June12, 2011.

  Well, it has the greenery. Maybe the 'twinkle lights' haven't been turned on, yet?  That is Sookie's faery godmother, 'Claudine,' in the foreground, BTW.
(Photo credit: HBO, inc. via sookieverseblog.com)

Insiders tell E!Online that True Blood is currently shooting scenes in a stage decorated with twinkle lights and greenery that's being populated with beautiful men and women in gold body paint and robes. We're wondering if the fairy folk get as orgy-tastic as the maenad's followers once did?

Source: E!Online

Looks like True Blood has hit a home run with the casting of Daniel Buran as the Shreveport packmaster. Buran may play 'Raoul' as 'fuzzy,' but warm (other than 'blooded')? I don't think so! My guess is our ray of sunshine, Alcide and his 'boss'' are going to have a clash or two. Can't wait!

 

Much more after  the jump!

True Blood Season 4 Spoilers (2.8.11) - Casting - Alcide & Sookie NOT a Couple? #trueblood #spoilers #season4

Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) and Alcide Herveaux (Joe Manganiello): Never to be a Couple?

Q: Please tell me I will still get to see Kevin Alejandro on True Blood!
 

A: Not only will he be back, but Jesus is getting an origin arc! Alan Ball will be digging into the gay witch’s creepy backstory this season, complete with flashbacks to the mid-'80s when he was living in the Chihuahuan desert with his protective mother and terrifying, intimidating brujo of a grandfather. (At left)  Kevin Alejandro as brujo 'Jesus'

 

Q: I would love some True Blood scoop!
Ausiello: Alcide’s getting an after-hours boss. The show is casting the role of Raoul, a tough, intense white dude in his early 40s who also happens to be the werewolf packmaster of Shreveport. Curiously, interested applicants must be shorter than Joe Manganiello...

Source: TV Line

Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) and Alcide Herveaux (Joe Manganiello): Never to be a couple?

Q: Any chance that Sookie and Alcide will get together this season on True Blood?
 

TVGuide:

'Timing is everything and the timing between those two could not have been worse, so we'll see where the time goes in Season 4,' Joe Manganiello says.

(And) factor this in: We're hearing that Alcide's loyalties might be split. His work for Eric is done, but Alcide has a new boss, and his interests diverge from those of Sookie.

Source: TV Guide

TrueBlood Episode 4 Title Update: Episode 4.05 will be called "I Hate You, I Love You"

 

Well Trubies, the chance of a Sookie-Alcide Season 4 hookup is looking pretty dire. It's sounding as if Alan Ball and Co. are doing what they've always (rightfully) done, take inspiration from the Sookie Stackhouse book series rather than simply replicating the books.

I'll admit I am a bit disappointed as I love Joe Manganiello's "Alcide," however he may end up with more screen time and a just as compelling storyline whether or not he is bedding Sookie.  Ultimately, Alcide's conflicted love for his crazy she-wolf ex could be a deciding factor in whether the True Blood team evens goes into a serious flirtation between Sookie and Alcide.

For me, only when the actual show airs do I make a judgement about what works and what does not. Also, I like both to be spoiled and surprised by how the storylines unfold.

True Blood Season 3 Screen Cap & Photo Stills Gallery

True Blood Season 4 - Denis O'Hare Rumors - Updates: Casting News - PHOTOS: Deborah Ann Woll in Allure Jan. 2011

PHOTOS: Deborah Ann Woll in Allure Jan. 2011:

(scroll down after the jump)

Fresh news out of the True Blood camp has been painfully sparse but I have a few tidbits I've collected over the last week or so from various sources to share with you. Also, be sure to scroll down after the jump for some awesome magazine scans of the ever-gorgeous Deborah Ann Woll as you've NEVER seen her...

 

Deborah Ann Woll as 'Jessica' and Denis O'Hare as ' Vampire King of Mississippi, Russell Edgington' on HBO's True Blood - Season 3

Actor Denis O'Hare may eventually return to HBO's True Blood, he told The Hollywood Reporter before the New York edition of the WGA Awards Saturday night.

"I left them on a high. They have been very, very nice to me, and they tell me that they think I'm going to come back," he said about the possibility of a return of his character Russell Edgington, the flamboyant vampire king, to the show. "And I'm waiting. We'll see what happens."

What would the storyline be? 

 

 "Someone discussed a possible idea with me, which, of course, I can't tell you," O'Hare said. "But it's a very cool idea. It's not far fetched, but it's not something that you would see coming."

For now, he is busy with movie work. "I'm waiting for this movie to come out. It's called The Eagle and comes out Feb. 11," O'Hare told THR. "And then I'm doing a Clint Eastwood movie, J. Edgar Hoover with Leonardo DiCaprio. We start shooting soon. I go out to L.A. in two weeks."

Source: THR (2.6.11)

There appears to be yet another flashback sequence in this episode as a casting call has gone out for a character named 'Mavis,' 'a sad-eyed girl dressed in a modest 1930s dress.' She’s African-American, age 20-30, and speaks with a Cajun accent. Mavis is a recurring guest star.

She may be part of the witchy Jesus/Lafayette storyline. Kevin Alejandro who plays Jesus, was recently quoted saying, “You’re gonna see a lot of me. It’s the season of the witches, so you can count on seeing me a little bit more than last season.”

Source:  Spoiler TV - True Blood - Episode 4.06 - I Wish I Was the Moon - Casting Call

Q: What can I be looking forward to between Eric & Sookie in season 4 of True Blood?

A: Whatever is in store for the painfully attractive pair, count on a hunky (probably shirtless)
werewolf being in the way. Joe Manganiello told us at the Producers Build Awards: “Wherever Sookie goes, Alcide is not going to be that far behind. He is very protective of her in the way that dogs are protective of their owners. Even tiny dogs will bark and stand up to whoever or whatever is threatening their master despite how tiny they are compared to the tormenter. That’s the same theory at the heart of Alcide. Fortunately he is a bit bigger than a purse dog and his bark and bite are pretty ferocious.

Source: EW - Latest from EW - True Blood - 28th January 2011

Q: Your True Blood spoiler from last week about Jason is torturing me. Any other details about his big risqué scene?

Ausiello: At the Globes, Ryan Kwanten said the sequence in question elicited an “audible gasp at the table read… and for our actors to be shocked at anything is a big deal.” Remember: This has the potential to be as shocking, if not more, than last season’s head-spinning sexscapade between Lorena and Bill. Hmmm…

(Ryan is such a hunky little quote machine. That guy is driven!--Cyn)

 

Q: Enough about Eric/Sookie or Bill/Sookie. Tell me something about True Blood‘s hottest duo, Alcide/Sookie.

Ausiello: I’m 87 percent certain that there will be an Alkie (or is it Soocide?) kiss within the first six episodes of Season 4. (The margin of error is +/- 4.9 percent, so you can pretty much take this to the bank.)
Source: TV Line

True Blood: 'New Darkness' - S4 Casting Call - Ep. 4.04 - True Blood - Ep. 4.02 Casting News - Ausiello Scoop

 

Photo credit: EW.com

IMO, the 'new darkness' on True Blood is not 'who' but more 'what.' 

My feel is that Alan Ball will not whip up an entirely new big bad. One only has to look at the casting news to see that at least in part, Ball and his writers are following the Sookie Stackhouse book series (book #4). The plethora of witches, shifters, werewolves, faeries and of course, vampires has me leaning in the direction of the books in that there will be a supernatural war.

That is very much OK with me as Charlaine Harris's fourth book in the Southern Gothic series, 'Dead To The World,' is my favourite.

 

Q: How about some True Blood scoop?
Ausiello: ... Remember last season’s legendary head-turning sex scene between Lorena and Bill? Well, the word around Bon Temps is that there’s a sequence in the upcoming fourth season that will have folks buzzing just as (if not more) loudly. The character at the center of said scene? One Jason Stackhouse.

 Q: How will Alcide and Sookie’s relationship evolve this season — if at all? Will Alcide begin to develop real romantic feelings for her?
Ausiello: “I think Alcide has already developed real feelings for her,” responds exec producer Alan Ball. “But there are certainly obstacles to overcome for both of them.”

 

Source: Ask Ausiello (1.11.11)

 

Q: Any dish on the upcoming season of True Blood?
A: Stephen Moyer spills, "We've got a new presence. There will be a new kind of specter that represents darkness. We had the wonderful Denis O'Hare as the king of Mississippi last year and he's [gone] at the end of season three, so we've got something else (my italics - CM) coming in to replace that darkness, which is going to be really interesting, I think, this whole new sort of topic that we haven't covered."

Guesses on who the new "darkness" will be? (see above)

Source: Watch with Kristin (1.10.11)

Casting NEWS:

 TRUE BLOOD, Episode 404:

'TBD'  EPISODE 4.4  1/12/11:

Writer: Nancy Oliver
Director: Michael Lehmann

Start Date: 1/26/2011

[CAROLINE BELLEFLEUR] We finally get to meet the matriarch of long-time Bon Temps fixtures, the Bellefleurs.

In her 70s, Caucasian, formidable, refined, and beautifully dressed, she is Portia’s (Courtney Ford) and Andy's (Chris Bauer) grandmother who dislikes vampires but warms to Bill’s charm. Guest Star. Aww. Makes me miss 'Gran' (Lois Smith).

[EMMA] Native American / Hispanic, 6 years old to play 5 years old, happy, playful and talkative, she is the daughter of a shifter and a werewolf. Strong Recurring.

[HEAD PRIEST] Male, Hispanic, 40s to 70s, seen in a flashback to 1610, he instigates the burning of a witch at a medieval church, and he clearly takes pleasure in describing the procedure. 3 lines, 1 scene. Actor must speak Spanish.

SOURCE: imdb.com

 

Paola Turbay has joined HBO's drama True Blood as a recurring. She will play Antonia. We don't know much about her except for the fact that she speaks fluent Spanish and is 'fierce'. The Houston, TX-born Turbay, who moved to Colombia at age 10, is former Miss Colombia and Miss Universe runner-up. She made her U.S. series debut as a regular on CBS' Cane and has been recurring on USA's Royal Pains.

Deadline.com - Casting Roundup

(Photo Credit: ABC)

True Blood Season 4 Casting/News (Updated 01.14.11) True Blood - Season 4 Casting NEWS - Character Spoilers - Ask Ausiello Scoop!

 

True Blood Season 4 Jessica and Hoyt: 'The honeymoon's over.' (Alan Ball)

 

True Blood: Season 3 Replay Promo (HBO)

Question: I need a True Blood scoop. Maybe something on Jessica and Hoyt?
Source: Ask Ausiello: Rumor has it Season 4 will not be kind to my favorite Blood duo. Actually it’s more fact than rumor since Alan Ball just confirmed ... “The honeymoon’s over.”

Seeking Seven More Actors via True Blood Season 4 Casting Call:

 (01.04.11)

 

True Blood Season 4 Jessica and Hoyt: 'The honeymoon's over.' (Alan Ball)

via SpoilerTV

Q: Will Denis O'Hare be back on the new season True Blood?

A: It sure sound(ed) like it because sources (say) that there will be a big storyline in which we see vampire attacks on YouTube—which is classic Russell Edgington, no?

However, it turns out it's not Russell, but rather an underground filmmaker who is capturing various vamps on video and then posting on YouTube for the world to see. Needless to say, this is not going to improve relations between the bloodsuckers and conservatives of the True Blood world.

As for Denis, ... he is expected back at some point but so far no 'concrete plans', i.e. contract, in place. Maybe another season or two. (Or never--geez what a lame-o 'news' item! CM)

Q: More True Blood spoilers, please!

A: In an early episode, Pam is going to get a "hot and stupid" sack o' meat to chew on who actually enjoys being bitten. And Tommy will get an intriguing offer from a prospector. Producers are also casting a Spanish-speaking badass chiquita who'll be a recurring role in episodes two through six.

E!Online

SPOILER!

OK. It's not truly a spoiler--not to anyone who saw the transcript with Marshall Allman who plays Sam Merlotte's troublesome shifty lil' bro, 'Tommy Mickens' wherein Allman  simply blurts excitedly about his part in True Blood Season 4. If Sam had shot him dead in a season 3 finale 'cliffhanger', Allman's statement would have made no sense.

True Blood's season 4 episode 3, entitled 'If You Love Me, Why Am I Dyin’? includes seven guest roles. Some of these were already mentioned in E! Online’s spoiler chat (see link just a few lines above). Episode 3 begins filming next week.

Character descriptions:
 

Antonia: a recurring role that runs episode 2 through episode 6.  Age is anywhere 'from 20 to 40," fluent Spanish, and is “fierce” in nature. Kevin Alejandro, who as 'Jesus' is moving to featured status in s4 will probably need a couple of family members...

A 'generic' vampire, a pudgy young woman in her 20s, and a camera operator are all being cast as part of an 'underground You Tube video' that depicts the vampire feeding on the woman.

Camera operator: Also in his 20s and is on a mission to warn America about vampires by showing their true colors. It appears that he entraps the vampires by filming them, leaving the vamp desperate to avoid exposure.

Pam will enjoy snacking on a fangbanger, who definitely enjoys being snacked on and is disappointed when she takes off.

Nan Flanagan will debate a a bow tie clad 'smug conservative f*ck' .

Tommy encounters Paul McClatchy, a “prospector” who works for an energy company and makes Tommy an intriguing offer.
 

Source: True-Blood.net - True Blood - Episode 4.03 - If You Love Me, Why Am I Dyin'? - Casting Calls

http://www.spoilertv.com/2011/01/true-blood-episode-403-if-you-love-me.html#ixzz1A9XYy2rc
via SpoilerTV

True Blood: Season 3 Replay Promo (HBO)

 

Five More Actors on True Blood Season 4 (Have Been) Cast(ing) List:

(Rebecca Wisocky - Photo credit : IMDb)

Rebecca Wisocky will play Queen Mab, who is described as an  a 'quick-tempered leader and elegant beauty who presides over a fantasyland.'

Wisocky has been seen on stage in AMAZONS AND THEIR MEN, for which she received an Obie Award. Other stage credits include GOD'S EAR, 36 VIEWS, and SUENO. She has also been cast on 90210, The Mentalist, CSI and HBO's Big Love and will have a future engagement with the film, 'Atlas Shrugged'.

(Dane DeHaan - Photo credit : IMDb)

'In Treatment's' standout Dane DeHaan has joined HBO's vampire drama True Blood in a recurring role:

Freshman actor DeHaan, has been cast for a key guest spot in the True Blood fourth season premiere.

DeHaan (whose stage credits include THE ALIENS, AMERICAN BUFFALO, SIXTY MILES TO SILVER LAKE and END DAYS) will play Timbo, a teen looked after by Ryan Kwaten's character, Jason. The part extends DeHaan's relationship with HBO. Currently, DeHaan plays Jesse on the current season of the network's drama In Treatment.

Sources:  Deadline -    Two Join True Blood Cast As Recurring Characters 

TVBroadwayWorld.com - Dane DeHaan and Rebecca Wisocky Guest Star on HBO 'True Blood'

TV CASTINGS: Laura Fraser Joins Showtime Pilot 'Homeland,' Two Added To 'True Blood'  Latest from Kristin - Various Shows - 14th December 2010

 (12.14.10)

Q: Any True Blood scoop?

Sam Trammell (Sam Merlotte on True Blood) Photo Credit: MTV Spike TV Scream Awards

... Sam Trammell gave details about 'what's going to happen (to his character, early) in the new season.'

"We've been [shooting] for about two weeks. We've gotten two scripts and it's really cool. I'm really psyched about it....  And it's different—some things have happened that have changed things, so I think the viewers will be excited. Alan [Ball] likes to keep everybody on their toes.

*Sam Trammell on True Blood's upcoming Season 4*:

"It's always fun just getting the scripts and reading them, it's like...I was going to say crack cocaine but I've never had it!"

(12.14.10)

Q:  True Blood S4 details?

Sookie's (Anna Paquin) farmhouse has been a shambles ever since Maryann (season 2) built meat sculptures in the front yard and had orgies in the back and front yards, as well as 'repainting' Sookie's murdered grandma's walls with mud (only--I hope!)...

'Insiders say they're finally repainting the house and repairing all the damage...ounds like Sookie might be settling back into domestic bliss?'* 

(*From the Sookie Stackhouse books, which the show has split off from, Sookie's kitchen was set deliberately afire; after surviving that (as Sookie always does--survives for another novel) with some time going by,) Sook decides to give the old place a sprucing up. - CLM

(Photo credit: Buddy-TV.com)

Christina Moore, Neil Hopkins and Chris Butler have been cast in the fourth season of True Blood, TVGuide.com confirms.

Moore (MADtv, 90210) has been cast as a Texas housewife with special abilities, a recurring role. She will film her part on the HBO series while HawthoRNe, the TNT drama in which she is a regular, is on hiatus.

Both Hopkins (LOST, Skyline) and Butler (The Good Wife)  will appear in multi-episode arcs.

Hopkins will play Claude, brother to Claudine, the queen of the fairies. Butler will play Emory, a conservative shapeshifter.

The news was first reported by Deadline.

 Intriguing screen cap photo to discuss (click to enlarge):

(Photo: Sookieverseblog.com)

Here Claudine beckons Sookie. Near her is a shirtless blond man, similar to other faeires we've seen sort of milling about in the Sookie-Claudine scenes of season 3. Is that the newly-cast Neil Hopkins? He bears a resemblance.  Book readers will recall Claude and Claudine were two-thirds of triplet siblings – and that Claude was described in the books as dark-haired, like his sisters. (Claude-from-the-books was also described as hating humans, gay and a popular male-stripper.)

 

jussunique | August 30, 2010

True Blood is re-airing the latest 3 episodes next Sunday. At the end of the promo, it gives us more of a glimpse into the Season 3 finale on September 12, 2010.

I have some really-truly spoilers that if you read on you will know NOW what some of the results of the cliffhangers of the finale will be. More specifically, you'll know who lives.

I have to tell you, I'm pretty shocked. SPOILER ALERT!

(The actors involved (except one) have interviewed that they are coming back but I'm giving you this version which matches theirs.)

I don't know if like me, you are having mixed feelings about True Blood's imminent Season 3 ending. Don't get me wrong, I have no doubt that it will be awesome but this season went by faster than both one and two--it was so jam-packed with new characters and beefed-up parts for some old favourites. It's just so hard to say goodbye. OK. Now I'm sounding like a sappy love song so let us get to something a bit more hardcore, shall we?

Courtesy of E!Online (Please learn how to spell actor Denis O'Hare's name.)

Joe Manganiello is official for season 4 (check).

Sookie and Alcide (Joe Manganiello, previously confirmed for Season 4)

Update 1.04.11/Denis O' Hare had not been signed for True Blood season 4, which is about one-third done filming going into the four episode. According to E! he proably won't be back for a season or 2!

About Bon Temps' other new additions—Denis O'Hare, Marshall Allman, Kevin Alejandro and Lauren Bowles? We have the scoop: Believe it or not....  all of the aforementioned newbies will be back on True Blood for season four...So it looks like all this pretty faces up there survive next Sunday's "bloody" (per Alexander Skarsgård) season three finale...

From left: Godric's foot (Allan Hyde), Eric, Russell (Denis O'Hare)

Den is is set to return to the HBO hit next year, according to sources, but don't expect to see Russell too early in the year. We have it on good authority (Alan Ball's) that initially witches will reign supreme, but I'm told the plan is for Russell to reappear later in the season.

 Sounds to me like Edgington is somehow driven off or thought to be disposed of. Wonder if the "cement truck scene" spoilers from early in the season has anything to do with it? I'm going to need a plausible explanation how he did not go *poof* in the daylight faster than Godric did with Russell bein' 3X as old and all. Lafayette's second to last image of Jesus (Kevin Alejandro)

 

As for Lafayette's lover, Jesus (Kevin Alejandro), Nelsan says, "We're partners in crime now, my boy toy, so he will be back." Adds Kevin with a knowing grin: "I'm hearing rumors about that, too. I've never been a part of anything this big before." (see below) Happier times for "LaLa" and Jesus (Nelsan Ellis, Kevin Alejandro)

Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) has always been able to see through people--as he does here with Tommy (Marshall Allman)

Sam's wayward little bro isn't going anywhere either, although he's mastered the tease. When asked if he'll be back, Marshall told me: "Yeah, I am. But I mean, hey! How do you know?! Come on, now! Spoiler alert!"

Tommy Mickens taking off with Sam Merlotte's money:

I don't think we are supposed to forget that at roughly this age Sam did the exact same thing to Maryann (Season 2). My guess is the shot that Sam takes at Tommy is either a warning shot or it misses it's mark. I don't know how Tommy could possibly "fly away" (which he has done before) with a load of cash like that. Perhaps Sam will shoot him in the shoulder or arm and keep Tommy "grounded" for awhile.

Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell) taking aim at his brother, Tommy.

'Holly' (Lauren Bowles)

And rounding out the ranks as a newly-minted series regular (she told us herself after hitting up the Emmys with her sister Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is Lauren Bowles, who recently joined the show as resident Wiccan Holly.

Source: E!Online

Also, in re: Arlene Q: Are we going to see something happen with Arlene's baby situation before the end of the season on True Blood?

A: As a matter of fact, Mrs. Carrie Preston assures us we will…well, kinda. "Arlene is still very conflicted. But there's going to be a resolution to the conflict," she says, "But it's also going to be open-ended." Either she's speaking in tongues or my Emmy (lack of sleep and too much ginger ale) hangover is worse than I thought. Does that make any sense to anyone? Carrie's equally wonderful hubby Michael Emerson weighed in on the baby drama, saying, "I mean, we have to see the baby," to which she responded, "If there is a baby…" Now I'm really stumped. She's not pulling a Terri Schuester is she? Or preggo with some sort of supernatural somethin'? The mind boggles.  

In re: the "new" Sam Q: I cannot believe the way Sam's acting on True Blood. Tell me it isn't permanent, please! A:...Sam Trammell (says) Sam's not-so-pleasant adventures are just beginning and will extend far into True Blood's fourth season. "I know one thing that's going to happen with Sam [next year], which is taking it to a new level. It's very cool." The gang doesn't even start shooting until November... Read more: Kristen

 

True Blood - Season 4: Vampire Attacks on YouTube - Character Spoilers - Ask Ausiello Scoop!

True Blood Season 4 Jessica and Hoyt: 'The honeymoon's over.' (Alan Ball)

 

True Blood: Season 3 Replay Promo (HBO)

Question: I need a True Blood scoop. Maybe something on Jessica and Hoyt?
Source: Ask Ausiello: Rumor has it Season 4 will not be kind to my favorite Blood duo. Actually it’s more fact than rumor since Alan Ball just confirmed ... “The honeymoon’s over.”

 

True Blood Season 4 Jessica and Hoyt: 'The honeymoon's over.' (Alan Ball)

via SpoilerTV

Q: Will Denis O'Hare be back on the new season True Blood?

A: It sure sound(ed) like it because sources (say) that there will be a big storyline in which we see vampire attacks on YouTube—which is classic Russell Edgington, no?

However, it turns out it's not Russell, but rather an underground filmmaker who is capturing various vamps on video and then posting on YouTube for the world to see. Needless to say, this is not going to improve relations between the bloodsuckers and conservatives of the True Blood world.

As for Denis,... he is expected back at some point but so far no 'concrete plans', i.e. contract, in place. Maybe another season or two. (Or never--geez what a lame-o 'news' item! CM)

Q: More True Blood spoilers, please!

A: In an early episode, Pam is going to get a "hot and stupid" sack o' meat to chew on who actually enjoys being bitten. And Tommy will get an intriguing offer from a prospector. Producers are also casting a Spanish-speaking badass chiquita who'll be a recurring role in episodes two through six.

E!Online

SPOILER!

OK. It's not truly a spoiler--not to anyone who saw the transcript with Marshall Allman who plays Sam Merlotte's troublesome shifty lil' bro, 'Tommy Mickens' wherein Allman  simply blurts excitedly about his part in True Blood Season 4. If Sam had shot him dead in a season 3 finale 'cliffhanger', Allman's statement would have made no sense.

True Blood's season 4 episode 3, entitled 'If You Love Me, Why Am I Dyin’? includes seven guest roles. Some of these were already mentioned in E! Online’s spoiler chat (see link just a few lines above). Episode 3 begins filming next week.

Character descriptions:
 

Antonia: a recurring role that runs episode 2 through episode 6.  Age is anywhere 'from 20 to 40," fluent Spanish, and is “fierce” in nature. Kevin Alejandro, who as 'Jesus' is moving to featured status in s4 will probably need a couple of family members...

A 'generic' vampire, a pudgy young woman in her 20s, and a camera operator are all being cast as part of an 'underground You Tube video' that depicts the vampire feeding on the woman.

Camera operator: Also in his 20s and is on a mission to warn America about vampires by showing their true colors. It appears that he entraps the vampires by filming them, leaving the vamp desperate to avoid exposure.

Pam will enjoy snacking on a fangbanger, who definitely enjoys being snacked on and is disappointed when she takes off.

Nan Flanagan will debate a a bow tie clad 'smug conservative f*ck' .

Tommy encounters Paul McClatchy, a “prospector” who works for an energy company and makes Tommy an intriguing offer.
 

Source: True-Blood.net - True Blood - Episode 4.03 - If You Love Me, Why Am I Dyin'? - Casting Calls

http://www.spoilertv.com/2011/01/true-blood-episode-403-if-you-love-me.html#ixzz1A9XYy2rc
via SpoilerTV

True Blood Season 4 Casting News (12.15.10)

True Blood Season 4 Casting/News (Updated 12.15.10) True Blood Cast Expands, Plot Details Leaked!*

 

Five More Actors on True Blood Season 4 Casting List:

 (12.15.10)

(Rebecca Wisocky - Photo credit : IMDb)

Rebecca Wisocky will play Queen Mab, who is described as an  a 'quick-tempered leader and elegant beauty who presides over a fantasyland.'

Wisocky has been seen on stage in AMAZONS AND THEIR MEN, for which she received an Obie Award. Other stage credits include GOD'S EAR, 36 VIEWS, and SUENO. She has also been cast on 90210, The Mentalist, CSI and HBO's Big Love and will have a future engagement with the film, 'Atlas Shrugged'.

(Dane DeHaan - Photo credit : IMDb)

'In Treatment's' standout Dane DeHaan has joined HBO's vampire drama True Blood in a recurring role:

Freshman actor DeHaan, has been cast for a key guest spot in the True Blood fourth season premiere.

DeHaan (whose stage credits include THE ALIENS, AMERICAN BUFFALO, SIXTY MILES TO SILVER LAKE and END DAYS) will play Timbo, a teen looked after by Ryan Kwaten's character, Jason. The part extends DeHaan's relationship with HBO. Currently, DeHaan plays Jesse on the current season of the network's drama In Treatment.

Sources:  Deadline -    Two Join True Blood Cast As Recurring Characters 

TVBroadwayWorld.com - Dane DeHaan and Rebecca Wisocky Guest Star on HBO 'True Blood'

TV CASTINGS: Laura Fraser Joins Showtime Pilot 'Homeland,' Two Added To 'True Blood'  Latest from Kristin - Various Shows - 14th December 2010

 (12.14.10)

Q: Any True Blood scoop?

Sam Trammell (Sam Merlotte on True Blood) Photo Credit: MTV Spike TV Scream Awards

... Sam Trammell gave details about 'what's going to happen (to his character, early) in the new season.'

"We've been [shooting] for about two weeks. We've gotten two scripts and it's really cool. I'm really psyched about it....  And it's different—some things have happened that have changed things, so I think the viewers will be excited. Alan [Ball] likes to keep everybody on their toes.

*Sam Trammell on True Blood's upcoming Season 4*:

"It's always fun just getting the scripts and reading them, it's like...I was going to say crack cocaine but I've never had it!"

(12.14.10)

Q:  True Blood S4 details?

A: Sookie's (Anna Paquin) farmhouse has been a shambles ever since Maryann (season 2) built meat sculptures in the front yard and had orgies in the back and front yards, as well as 'repainting' Sookie's murdered grandma's walls with mud (only--I hope!)...

'Insiders say they're finally repainting the house and repairing all the damage...ounds like Sookie might be settling back into domestic bliss?'* 

(*From the Sookie Stackhouse books, which the show has split off from, Sookie's kitchen was set deliberately afire; after surviving that (as Sookie always does--survives for another novel) with some time going by,) Sook decides to give the old place a sprucing up. - CLM

(Photo credit: Buddy-TV.com)

Christina Moore, Neil Hopkins and Chris Butler have been cast in the fourth season of True Blood, TVGuide.com confirms.

Moore (MADtv, 90210) has been cast as a Texas housewife with special abilities, a recurring role. She will film her part on the HBO series while HawthoRNe, the TNT drama in which she is a regular, is on hiatus.

Both Hopkins (LOST, Skyline) and Butler (The Good Wife)  will appear in multi-episode arcs.

Hopkins will play Claude, brother to Claudine, the queen of the fairies. Butler will play Emory, a conservative shapeshifter.

The news was first reported by Deadline.

 Intriguing screen cap photo to discuss (click to enlarge):

(Photo: Sookieverseblog.com)

Here Claudine beckons Sookie. Near her is a shirtless blond man, similar to other faeires we've seen sort of milling about in the Sookie-Claudine scenes of season 3. Is that the newly-cast Neil Hopkins? He bears a resemblance.  Book readers will recall Claude and Claudine were two-thirds of triplet siblings – and that Claude was described in the books as dark-haired, like his sisters. (Claude-from-the-books was also described as hating humans, gay and a popular male-stripper.)

 

(12.05.10)

Two New Actors Added To Season 4 Cast:

With the recent production start of Season 4 of HBO's True Blood series, the trickle of casting news is now gathering momentum.

The newest cast-ees?

First, a fellow who has already worked on True Blood, albeit not as a cast member but as a stuntman in the Season 3 installment, 'I Got a Right to Sing the Blues' ( July 25 2010). According IMDb, Brandon Molale has been cast in the first two episodes of True Blood, Season 4. Molale will play 'Officer X' in episode 4x01,'She's Not There' and will again appear in the role in True Blood episode 4x02, 'You Smell Like Dinner.'  Casting in further episodes has not yet been announced.

Molale has has appeared in over 90 feature films and television shows, albeit often in non-credited, more physical roles.

Earlier on he was a football player at Fresno State University. He earned a degree in Advertising and Marketing. Molale is a self-taught guitar player and former radio disk jockey and is a football coordinator and technical advisor.

At 6'4" in height Molale joins Alexander Skargård (Eric) and Joe Manganiello (Alcide) in the cast as the really, really tall guys.

A second True Blood casting call has been answered by actor-writer-producer Randy Wayne for the part of 'Matt', also cast in True Blood episodes 1 and 2 of season 4.

According to Wikipedia, Wayne is most famous for his portrayal of Luke Duke in the movie 'The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning.' Since then he has starred in numerous independent features including Dream Boy, Grizzly Park, and Foreign Exchange. He also portrayed 'Michael' in 'The Haunting of Molly Hartley'.

Find more True Blood Season 4 casting news right here.

 

(11.24.10) True Blood Season 4 Casting News Update

(11.24.10)

Besides the awesome Jessica Tuck being promoted as 'Nan Flanagan' (see below) to series regular playing a liason/mouthpiece for 'The Authority,' the vampire equivalent to a police state (& doing it really, really well!), several other season 4 roles have just been cast.

As reported exclusively by Deadline.com True Blood's casting department has been working overtime beefing up what is guaranteed to be a sort-of-gargantuan season 4 cast.

I'm not familiar with anyone's work other than Tuck's so you'll have to tell me if these are good choices:

Janina Gavankar, who I've seen neither in The Gates nor  The L Word, has joined True Blood's upcoming fourth season as a regular.  Gavankar will play will play 'Luna, a super-sexy public school teacher and shapeshifter who is first seen attending an informal gathering with others like her.' (Photo credit: microsoftblog.newschannel.com)

 
 Alexandra Breckenridge, also known professionally as both 'Alex' and  'a noted voiceover artist' who (also not-seen-by-me in Dirt, Life Unexpected) will be True Blood's 'Daisy,' a 'member of a wiccan group founded by Marnie' (also newly-cast series regular, Fiona Shaw) and...

 

(Photo credit: cinemarx.ro)

...rounding out the three is Vedette Lim (above) (As the World Turns--Is that still on?!) have come on board the HBO smash in a recurring capacity. Lim will portray 'Naomi, a fierce fighter who participates in underground cage matches for money.'

Production on HBO's True Blood season 4 for airing in June 2011, is scheduled to commence on December 1, 2010.

 

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True Blood Casting Scoop! (11.11.10) 'Portia Bellefleur' Is Cast! (Ausiello)

 
Courtney Ford has been cast on True Blood as Andy Bellefluer's sister, Portia.

Ford played Season 4 'Dexter's' Murderous, Mixed Up Daughter of Serial Killer 'Trinity'

True Blood has made its second major Season 4 hire: Dexter actress Courtney Ford is joining the HBO smash in a recurring role. The actress,  who just completed a stint on  another vampire drama, The CW's The Vampire Diaries — will play Portia Bellefleur, a classic Southern beauty who runs her own law practice. The character is the sister of Bon Temps' bumbling detective Andy (Chris Bauer). The news comes just days after Irish actress Fiona Shaw was cast in the series regular role of Marnie, a self-loathing medium who becomes possessed by a witch.

Source: Ausiello EXCLUSIVE via deadline.com - True Blood' Nabs 'Dexter' Alum

 

John Lithgow and Courtney Ford Dexter Se04Ep10 "Lost Boys" (Photo: Showtime)

Courtney Ford was wonderful (and creepy) on Dexter last season as serial killer Trinity's (secret) daughter, a reporter who ended up murdering for him, then killing herself.

Very intense role and she pulled it off. I'm sure she'll be able to handle with aplomb anything the True Blood writers throw at her. Should be fun!

Depp & Burton To Resurrect 'Barnabas Collins' in Dark Shadows - 'The Tourist' w/ Jolie Debuts 12.10.10 (Wallpapers)

 A spooky bunch.
(Photo: ABC/Dan Curtis Prod.)

Depp was obsessed with the series as a child:

Based on his age now, Depp watched Dark Shadows on ABC TV at ages 3-6 or so! Explains much. ;) 

 

architectus777 | March 31, 2008  Fan version of  Johnny Depp as a zombie Vampire...

LOS ANGELES - Johnny Depp's next movie will likely reunite him with director Tim Burton for a big-screen incarnation of the gothic vampire TV soap opera "Dark Shadows." The duo's collaboration has been more than three years in the making -- Depp was obsessed with the series as a child -- but Warner Bros. has now set an April start.

Depp will portray Barnabas Collins, a vampire living in a Maine manor who is searching for his lost love.

Now that Depp has made his decision, the other projects he was flirting with will have to find new actors, unless of course they can be wrapped up by April. For example, Depp's name has been mentioned in connection with Kathryn Bigelow's "Triple Frontier" as well as with Universal's "Snow White and the Huntsman." Depp and Burton last worked together on "Alice in Wonderland," one of the year's biggest hits. 

Source:Depp bites into Dark vampire role

I watched Dark Shadows on the tv each day after school for a couple of years--and I was barely old enough so I hope the 3.5-years younger (June 9, 1963) Depp watched it in reruns. Doubt it, though. Depp probably watched it first run at age I dunno, Update/ 5, 3 thru 6.? He was very young for this program. Cool. Helps explain even more about him. But who was watching him?

I am a 'go' to any Depp-Burton collaboration. Always something to love about them. Long may they run.

Fan version of Johnny Depp as a  regular Vampire:

 architectus777 | September 06, 2009

I decided to do a different version of Johnny Depp as a vampire.

TouristMovie | October 06, 2010

Johnny Depp stars as an American tourist whose playful dalliance with a stranger leads to a web of intrigue, romance and danger in The Tourist. During an impromptu trip to Europe to mend a broken heart, Frank (Depp) unexpectedly finds himself in a flirtatious encounter with Elise (Angelina Jolie), an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Paris and Venice, their whirlwind romance quickly evolves as they find themselves unwittingly thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse. In Theaters December 10th.

 Depp returns to theaters on Dec. 12 with "The Tourist." 'The Tourist': Johnny Depp As An Ordinary Guy? - Promo Photos,Wallpapers (10.17) Trailer (10.6)

Some beautiful images here, guaranteed to make you wonder what The Tourist is about. Watching the video one cannot but be impressed at how Johnny Depp slips into the skin of this nebbishy-seeming character without effort. I mean, he looks just as Depp does--the gorgeous Johnny Depp we know and love-- yet with his gestures and vocal tone he conveys someone else completely: Frank Taylor, ordinary guy--or is he? Can't wait to find out!

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Large Photo Stills CLICK to embiggen

I watched all the time toobut I'm like threeyears oldr thatn Dep and I was just barely old enough to watch Drak shadows. It was good. A gothic sopa opera.

True Blood Promo 2 for Finale - Major SPOILERS for Season 3 Finale / Season 4

jussunique | August 30, 2010

True Blood is re-airing the latest 3 episodes next Sunday. At the end of the promo, it gives us more of a glimpse into the Season 3 finale on September 12, 2010.

I have some really-truly spoilers that if you read on you will know NOW what some of the results of the cliffhangers of the finale will be. More specifically, you'll know who lives.

I have to tell you, I'm pretty shocked. SPOILER ALERT!

(The actors involved (except one) have interviewed that they are coming back but I'm giving you this version which matches theirs.)

I don't know if like me, you are having mixed feelings about True Blood's imminent Season 3 ending. Don't get me wrong, I have no doubt that it will be awesome but this season went by faster than both one and two--it was so jam-packed with new characters and beefed-up parts for some old favourites. It's just so hard to say goodbye. OK. Now I'm sounding like a sappy love song so let us get to something a bit more hardcore, shall we?

Courtesy of E!Online (Please learn how to spell actor Denis O'Hare's name.)

Joe Manganiello is official for season 4 (check).

Sookie and Alcide (Joe Manganiello, previously confirmed for Season 4)

Update 1.04.11/Denis O' Hare had not been signed for True Blood season 4, which is about one-third done filming going into the four episode. According to E! he proably won't be back for a season or 2!

About Bon Temps' other new additions—Denis O'Hare, Marshall Allman, Kevin Alejandro and Lauren Bowles? We have the scoop: Believe it or not....  all of the aforementioned newbies will be back on True Blood for season four...So it looks like all this pretty faces up there survive next Sunday's "bloody" (per Alexander Skarsgård) season three finale...

From left: Godric's foot (Allan Hyde), Eric, Russell (Denis O'Hare)

Den is is set to return to the HBO hit next year, according to sources, but don't expect to see Russell too early in the year. We have it on good authority (Alan Ball's) that initially witches will reign supreme, but I'm told the plan is for Russell to reappear later in the season.

 Sounds to me like Edgington is somehow driven off or thought to be disposed of. Wonder if the "cement truck scene" spoilers from early in the season has anything to do with it? I'm going to need a plausible explanation how he did not go *poof* in the daylight faster than Godric did with Russell bein' 3X as old and all. Lafayette's second to last image of Jesus (Kevin Alejandro)

 

As for Lafayette's lover, Jesus (Kevin Alejandro), Nelsan says, "We're partners in crime now, my boy toy, so he will be back." Adds Kevin with a knowing grin: "I'm hearing rumors about that, too. I've never been a part of anything this big before." (see below) Happier times for "LaLa" and Jesus (Nelsan Ellis, Kevin Alejandro)

Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) has always been able to see through people--as he does here with Tommy (Marshall Allman)

Sam's wayward little bro isn't going anywhere either, although he's mastered the tease. When asked if he'll be back, Marshall told me: "Yeah, I am. But I mean, hey! How do you know?! Come on, now! Spoiler alert!"

Tommy Mickens taking off with Sam Merlotte's money:

I don't think we are supposed to forget that at roughly this age Sam did the exact same thing to Maryann (Season 2). My guess is the shot that Sam takes at Tommy is either a warning shot or it misses it's mark. I don't know how Tommy could possibly "fly away" (which he has done before) with a load of cash like that. Perhaps Sam will shoot him in the shoulder or arm and keep Tommy "grounded" for awhile.

Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell) taking aim at his brother, Tommy.

'Holly' (Lauren Bowles)

And rounding out the ranks as a newly-minted series regular (she told us herself after hitting up the Emmys with her sister Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is Lauren Bowles, who recently joined the show as resident Wiccan Holly.

Source: E!Online

Also, in re: Arlene Q: Are we going to see something happen with Arlene's baby situation before the end of the season on True Blood?

A: As a matter of fact, Mrs. Carrie Preston assures us we will…well, kinda. "Arlene is still very conflicted. But there's going to be a resolution to the conflict," she says, "But it's also going to be open-ended." Either she's speaking in tongues or my Emmy (lack of sleep and too much ginger ale) hangover is worse than I thought. Does that make any sense to anyone? Carrie's equally wonderful hubby Michael Emerson weighed in on the baby drama, saying, "I mean, we have to see the baby," to which she responded, "If there is a baby…" Now I'm really stumped. She's not pulling a Terri Schuester is she? Or preggo with some sort of supernatural somethin'? The mind boggles.  

In re: the "new" Sam Q: I cannot believe the way Sam's acting on True Blood. Tell me it isn't permanent, please! A:...Sam Trammell (says) Sam's not-so-pleasant adventures are just beginning and will extend far into True Blood's fourth season. "I know one thing that's going to happen with Sam [next year], which is taking it to a new level. It's very cool." The gang doesn't even start shooting until November... Read more: Kristen

True Blood - Comic-Con 2010 - Full True Blood Panel Videos (1-5) Interview - Casting EW Scoop* (8.17)

August 17 Ausiello "Exclusive"*

Though this season of True Blood still has three episodes to go, I’ve already got scoopage on the next one: Long story short, it might as well be titled “Season of the Witch”!

Series creator Alan Ball reveals that he’ll be introducing Hallow Stonebrook, the were-sorceress from Charlaine Harris’ fourth Sookie novel, Dead to the World. Preferring to refer to the character as a necromancer, the boss man says she’s “actually a medium. She communicates with the dead, and she’s interested in developing further powers.”

In the book, Hallow casts a spell on Eric... she’s described as a tall, trim brunette.

*Unless you saw the Comic-Con True Blood panel Interview.

ew | July 23, 2010

http://www.ew.com/comiccon
Michael Ausiello chats with Alan Ball, Anna Paquin, and Stephen Moyer in San Diego

Comic-Con 2010: True Blood Panel (part 1)

ProgGrrl | July 24, 2010

Comic-Con videos from www.TheFemmeBot.com

With on stage, left to right: Joe Manganiello, Charlaine Harris, Kristin Bauer, Deborah Ann Woll, Nelsan Ellis, Alan Ball, Denis O'Hare, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer.

Comic-Con 2010: True Blood Panel (part 2)

ProgGrrl | July 24, 2010

Comic-Con videos from www.TheFemmeBot.com

With on stage, left to right: Joe Manganiello, Charlaine Harris, Kristin Bauer, Deborah Ann Woll, Nelsan Ellis, Alan Ball, Denis O'Hare, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer.

Comic-Con 2010: True Blood Panel (part 3)

ProgGrrl | July 24, 2010

Comic-Con videos from www.TheFemmeBot.com

With on stage, left to right: Joe Manganiello, Charlaine Harris, Kristin Bauer, Deborah Ann Woll, Nelsan Ellis, Alan Ball, Denis O'Hare, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer.

Comic-Con 2010: True Blood panel (part 4)

ProgGrrl | July 24, 2010

Comic-Con videos from www.TheFemmeBot.com

With on stage, left to right: Joe Manganiello, Charlaine Harris, Kristin Bauer, Deborah Ann Woll, Nelsan Ellis, Alan Ball, Denis O'Hare, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer.

Comic-Con 2010: True Blood Panel (part 5 final)

ProgGrrl | July 24, 2010

Comic-Con videos from www.TheFemmeBot.com

With on stage, left to right: Joe Manganiello, Charlaine Harris, Kristin Bauer, Deborah Ann Woll, Nelsan Ellis, Alan Ball, Denis O'Hare, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer.

Comic-Con 2010 : True Blood

CBS | July 25, 2010

The cast of True Blood experience the Comic-Con fandemonium first hand

Joe Manganiello - True Blood ' s ' Alcide ' Stays On As Season 4 Series Regular

Congrats to Joe Manganiello who has signed on as a series regular for True Blood, Season 4 on HBO as "Alcide Herveaux." http://thetruebloodblog.com / The True Blood Blog

"He plays hot sexy alpha male werewolf Alcide Herveaux, an iconic character in the The Southern Vampire Mysteries novels that True Blood is based on...He was originally supposed to appear only in a handful of episodes, but I hear he impressed the show's producers and was embraced by True Blood fans... True Blood, which was just nominated for a best drama series Emmy, was renewed for a 4th season just 2 episodes into the current third season. As for Season 3 of the vampire drama, there is a lot of chatter that some original cast members will be killed off by season's end (!)

(Deadline.com)

I like Joe Manganiello plenty but  he hasn't had enough scenes with Sookie for me to be able to determine if they have chemistry. OTOH, since they are bringing on Joe/Alcide as a featured character then possibly, a series regular may go. I don't see a plausible way to "get rid" of  the original featured cast member but I do agree with the loud Internet chatter that one of the lead characters has had very few compelling aspects that would make the character an audience favourite.

I am of the opinion that book four of the Sookie Stackhouse series was especially good--and Alcide it seems will be very busy next season--so good times ahead!

Dexter Season 5 Set Video *SPOILER* Jonny Lee Miller Confirmed for 6 Episodes

oilery | June 19, 2010

Dexter Season 5 Set Video (Rights are property of Showtime)

It's amazing how writing about tv shows that you enjoy has changed and how it continues to change every season. Take Dexter, for example. Though it is not due to premiere until September 2010, because filming is now taking place there is news to share. But not just any news. Because of the lightening quick changes in how we gather information and how we disseminate it, an individual on the set of Dexter can surreptitiously  whip out a cameraphone and film a bit like the one above. It's not a huge spoiler but I doubt Showtime wants Dexter promoted without their express approval--or do they? Do they know any better than say, I do what is the best way to promote Dexter on the Internet? Is there a single "best way?" Is the snippet here an intentional leak as it really does not spoil anything (unless you didn't think that Rita was going to get carried out of her house in a body bag)? If it gets removed, I suppose I'll know the answer.

FYI: I am now going to let The True Blood Blog alone for a few days while I catch up on Dexter and Sons of Anarchy (as well as Weeds and The Big C). Sorry this is late but until True Blood concludes and thank gawd it does before Dexter starts, I need two of me to keep up. I would think if you enjoy one there's a good chance you may find something to like in both. After all, there's only one degree of separation between them (Alan Ball - Michael C.Hall).

Dexter NEWS: (6.25)
Source: Showtime

IT’S MILLER TIME FOR DEXTER

ACCLAIMED ACTOR JONNY LEE MILLER TO APPEAR IN SIX EPISODES OF SEASON FIVE OF SHOWTIME’S EMMY® NOMINATED DRAMA SERIES DEXTER™

LOS ANGELES, CA June 25, 2010 – Acclaimed actor Jonny Lee Miller has joined the cast of SHOWTIME’s Emmy® nominated drama series DEXTER. Miller, who will appear in six episodes of the upcoming fifth season, will play a mysterious man who is intricately involved in the storyline with Julia Stiles' character that will also bring him into Dexter's universe. Production on season five has begun and will premiere in this fall on SHOWTIME.

Miller is most recently known to American audiences as the star of ABC’s Eli Stone. His film credits include Hackers, Woody Allen’s Melinda and Melinda, Trainspotting and Endgame with William Hurt. He also appeared on Broadway in After Miss Julie. Additionally, Miller recently appeared in the television miniseries Emma.

One of the most acclaimed series on television, DEXTER stars Michael C. Hall ( 2009 Golden Globe® and SAG Award winner) as a complicated and conflicted blood-spatter expert for the Miami police department who moonlights as a serial killer. The show has received both multiple Emmy® and Golden Globe® nomination for best television drama series as well as a prestigious Peabody Award in 2008 and was twice named one of AFI’s top ten television series. The show also stars Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington, C.S. Lee, Lauren Vélez, David Zayas, and James Remar.

(June 14)

April Lee Hernandez has landed what I’m fairly certain is the last new recurring role of Dexter‘s upcoming fifth season. The actress — best known for her supporting work in ’07′s Freedom Writers and as Nurse Inez on ER — will play a new cop (presumably) working in Miami Metro’s homicide department.

Hernandez joins fellow season 5 newbies Julia Stiles (as Dex’s new pal), Maria Doyle Kennedy (as an Irish nanny), and Shawn Hatosy (as someone… who’s, um, not nice).

Source: EW

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True Blood: Post Mortem - Season 3 Episode #1 (HBO) Alan Ball Interview/Video - " It ' s about the wolves, stupid. " *

HBO — Jun 13, 2010 — Season 3 Ep. 0 — Go behind the scenes with Alan Ball and his team as they talk about using real wolves in the show. For more information, log onto HBO.com.

*Alan Ball does not actually say or imply this but he does make a very large point that real wolves are really important in Season 3 of True Blood.
I love that he (correctly) refers to the (real) wolves as "actors." It's probably not even a thing to be noted by those in the business but it tells the audience quite a bit about 1. Alan Ball and, 2. how incredibly trained these wolves are. This is what they do.

Sons of Anarchy - Kurt Sutter - Season 3 Writing/Filming Updates -Taryn Manning Returns as Cherry - Very Cool Photo

I'd read in one of Kurt Sutter's tweets or blog posts awhile back* that he was sort of bummed about "Half Sack" wanting out of the show (so was killed defending Gemma)--leaving little room to bring back Taryn Manning who played "Cherry" a wannabe biker chick who was clearly a bit messed up but seemed like she had half a brain to maybe be less messed up(?)

The new blurb below says Taryn is coming back in Season 3 "for a three episode arc." That's' cool with me as I think physically she's perfect for Cherry, fits in very well in the world of SOA, and Manning is an actress that dependably nails the material she's given.

Sigh  I never tire of photos of Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam) on his hog.

The third season of FX’s gloriously gritty ‘Sons of Anarchy’ will feature the return of wild Cherry.

Taryn Manning (’Drive’ "Six Feet Under") will reprise the role she created during Season 1 for at least three episodes.

*The encore comes as a bit of a surprise, seeing as series boss Kurt Sutter indicated on Twitter in February that Manning’s role on CBS’ new ‘Hawaii Five-O’ had effectively waylaid a storyline he had mapped out for her return.

This is pretty cool,too. Fun in the summertime:

http://www.bigbearchoppers.com/

Said story arc, I have since learned, introduces the oft-mentioned Belfast charter of SAMCRO, populated in part by Keith McGee (to be played by Aussie actor Andrew McPhee, ‘Pirate Islands’) and Liam O’Neil (Arie Verveen, ‘Sin City’). Liam, a source tells me, is “involved” with Cherry.

A CBS rep did not respond to inquiries about Manning’s current status with ‘Hawaii Five-O.’...

Manning last appeared on ‘SOA’ in November 2008. At that time, Cherry revealed to Gemma that 1) her real name was Rita, 2) she was still “sorta married” to an abusive husband, and 3) she was wanted for grand theft and arson. After narrowly escaping police custody and saying goodbye to boyfriend Half-Sack, she went on the run and disappeared.

Sons Of Anarchy’ premieres its third season in October*** on FX.

Original Source: Fancast

Found at Spoiler TV

Oh. not happy! I thought it was coming back in September! Those dirty dawgs! (the network).

From SutterInk (SOA creator/writer Kurt Sutter)

In case you missed it from The Man himself, Kurt Sutter,an update on Season 3.01

       

"The season picks up a few days after the season two finale and the episode is about Jax's   emotional journey through the devastation of losing a child."

And a few more updates on Sons of Anarchy Season 3 which is actively being written:

"302, directed by another "Shield" alum, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, came out great. I will say there's a scene near the end that rivals the tattoo removal sequence in season one. It makes me giggle.

I haven't seen 303 yet. That too, directed by a "Shield" alum, Billy Gierhart. Looking forward to seeing Stephen King in that one.

304 is being shot by one of my favorite directors, and another "Shield" director, Guy Ferland (do you see a pattern?). Episode 3.04 will be called "Home"

305 is being prepped, Gwyneth is helming that one as well.

306 is written and titled "The Push."

And I'm avoiding writing 307 at this very moment. It's due a week from today."

NEW! (6.9.10) True Blood - 30 Promo Photos (HBO) *SPOILERS*

The photos may not have spoilers necessarily but my descriptions if you click through, do.
Can't help it. I'm a spoiler hound.
Guess if I were a shifter I be a dog (or more accurately, a bitch. lol).

Photos thanks to  BuzzSugar

Photos Courtesy of HBO

Part 1 NEW TB S3 Characters

Part 2 NEW TB S2 Characters

True Blood - Alan Ball Season 3 Interview (5.27) - Generous *Spoilers*

rosiie313 — May 24, 2010 —

SOURCE: HBO Inc.

Would it be too over-the-top to say I worship Alan Ball? I simply love the way his mind operates and how he articulates what's on his mind. And being the spoiler hound that I am, I just want to hug him when he says ..."I can't give anything away" and then proceeds to drop juicy semi-spoilers about the upcoming Season 3 True Blood. In the case of the Q and A he did with scifiwire.com, Mr. Ball dropped nine spoiler-ettes which without further ado I shall both sum up and snip some quotes from. Enjoy!

As Alan Ball has mentioned before don’t expect our favourite Louisiana residents to have happily-ever-after storylines this season.  As he explains:

“Here’s the thing about happiness: It’s great in our lives, but it’s not really that interesting to watch on television.”

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What's up with the (shape) shifters and the were(s)wolves In Season 3 True Blood?

As  Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell) briefly explained to Sookie when he confessed his true nature to her in Season 1, weres and shifters are the same...and different. We will learnmany  more details about these supernaturals by meeting several weres with significant storylines including werewolf Alcide Herveaux (Joe Manganiello), his ex-girlfriend were Debbie Pelt (Brit Morgan), and werewolves Coot (Grant Bowler) and Gus (Don Swayze).  Meanwhile Sam Merlotte meets his biological family and gets to know his little brother Tommy Mickens (Marshall Allman) who may or may not be a shapeshifter.*

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EDIT/ Oh wait. Sam a pure shifter being the oldest child of a pure shifter couple. His little bro cannot be a shifter then. Only first born can. My bad.

*My bet? YES.

A little place called "Hotshot": Readers of the Sookie Stackhouse books are familiar with this town... but HBO's True Blood can be  quite different from Charlaine Harris's addictive series. This is what Mr. Ball says about "Hotshot" (Is that not a great name?! Love it!):

“We definitely do go to Hotshot. … We (see the town of) Hotshot, we meet the people in Hotshot, we meet Crystal (Norris) and her father, Calvin..,” Crystal (Lindsay Pulsipher) becomes a major love interest for Sookie’s brother Jason (Ryan Kwanten). As for the leader of the Hotshot group, Calvin (Gregory Sporleder), “I think our take on Calvin is a little different than the one in the book.”

Oooh! See! Tantalizing. What does he mean?

Vampire politics will be part of the storyline this season with a closer look at the Vampire Rights Amendment to the Constitution and the challenges that it provokes. "We're focusing more on the Vampire Rights Amendment to the Constitution and the struggle to get that passed and the heated feeling both pro and con."

As Mr. Ball has told us previously, we'll meet at least two very Big Bads in Season 3. One is the vampire king of Mississippi, Russell Edgington (Denis O’Hare) who has series regular status.  Sharing his storyline will be his boyfriend of 700 years Talbot (Theo Alexander) who as Mr. Ball says, have a stable but not perfect relationship. Because the vamp king of Mississippi will have a front and center role so too will the setting of Mississippi.

“He’s definitely got his reasons for doing things, and I don’t think he thinks what he’s doing is wrong.” (Alan Ball in re: the vamp king of Ole Miss)

Another Big Bad in TB S3 is vampire Franklin Mott (James Frain) who wrestles control of Tara Thornton’s (Rutina Wesley) psyche in a  personal, terrifying and sexually-charged way. (Yikes!)  "I wouldn't say it's a happy relationship. I would say it's definitely not a functional relationship, and I'll leave it at that," he said. "Franklin's from the books. He's played by the really good British actor, James Frain. Really, really fantastic."

(I think Mott glamours Tara-- that's not a spoiler--just a guess. I literally cannot remember as it's been years since I read the book and there's no way for me to know Alan Ball's spin on it anyway.)

As we know from prior interviews , fan fave Lafayette finds love through his storyline revolving around his mother, Ruby Jean Reynolds (Alfre Woodard).

Lafayette's new love, Jesus (Kevin Alejandro), is "the first person who has made a serious pitch for Lafayette's heart, which is quite a struggle, as you might imagine, 'cause Lafayette's got a lot of walls around himself." (Alan Ball)

What About Bill?!?

Alan Ball tells us that we find out right away who kidnapped Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), where he is being held and that he returns back to Bon Temps around the middle of the season. Also the entity(ies) that kidnapped him IS/ARE NOT the same one(s) from the book! What happens between Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) and Bill since we were left off with Sookie about to accept Bill’s marriage proposal before he was kidnapped at the end of season two?  Alan teases us by stating,

“I would say their love is very real. I can’t really say whether it is going to last forever, ’cause I don’t want to give anything away, but I do think their love is real. I think what they feel for each other is very, very profound.”

Comic-Con Super Heroes?

"I never thought the series would be as huge. I didn't really have much experience in the genre world, you know what I mean? I came to it fresh and I thought, 'I think this show will have an audience.' But I’ve thought that about other things and it didn’t really work out that way. I just knew it was a show I would watch, I would be deeply entertained by. I think the amazing growth during the second season in terms of not only the number of viewers, but the passion on the part of the viewers, was really a surprise to me ... a very pleasant one. When we went to Comic-Con last year, when we walked out on stage it was like we were rock stars. ... Well, it was like the cast was rock stars and I was also there," said Ball with a laugh.

There's a "lot of life" left in True Blood beyond season three, according to Alan Ball. "I think this show could continue for years," he said, beyond the fact that there are (about a half-dozen) more Sookie Stackhouse novels...  to plumb for source material and writer Charlaine Harris " keeps publishing one every year."

As for Ball himself, he can see himself working on True Blood for a long time to come.

"It continues to be fun, which for me is the most important thing. I would rather have fun on a show that nobody cares about than be miserable on a show that is the biggest hit in the world."

SOURCE :  scifiwire.com

Note: SciFiWire seems to have gotten into the groove with True Blood these days which is perfectly awesome. They are a great site to bookmark and as you see, I've put them in my sidebar to remind me to visit often.