Oceans of Blood

I was thinking our 'Hiatus Support Group' needs some therapeutic Jason to get  going this week. Ryan Kwanten is always working on one project or another and he just finished another movie. He's rumored to be cast in Five Good Years next as a boxer. 

Photos and more at the Calgary Herald, much longer piece at the link

It seems an idyllic day on set of The Right Kind of Wrong near Pincher Creek.

The wind is unusually calm. The sky is a cloudless blue. Cows are roaming nearby and actress Sara Canning has spent the better part of the morning punching her leading man in the face.

The action may seem a little out of place given the glorious surroundings. But that’s the point. 

Today’s scene, without giving too much away, involves a wedding, a wedding crasher, a reluctant bride and, finally, that surprise right hook. But it’s not as easy as it sounds.

“It’s funny, throwing punches on film,” says the Edmonton-raised Canning, still sporting a wedding gown while on a lunch break from shooting. “Not that I walk around punching people every day. But there are a lot of specifics (on film). Certain camera angles will sell things differently and at different speeds. It gets very technical.”

So the scene is done over and over, all under the watchful eyes of Alberta stunt co-ordinator Guy Bews and director Jeremiah Chechik. Our leading man, Australian Ryan Kwanten, takes it all with good humour, slipping in and out of a flawless American accent as the cameras start and stop. 

Ryan Kwanten on the set of The Right Kind of Wrong currently filming in the Canadian Rockies. Formerly titled Sex And Sunsets, director Jeremiah Chechik’s The Right Kind of Wrong began filming in Banff, Canada. I'mhereforsookie
Denis O'Hare, always a professional always a gentleman- Some things he said to The Clicker on his too quick demise- "You know, there's no good way to really end with these kinds of things,” O’Hare told The Clicker. “But I really thought the show did a good job in elegantly ending me. I thought it was really beautiful. In a way, Russell is such an amazing character. How are you going to feasibly kill him? It had to be a surprise. You kinda had to be quick. So I think it was a good way to do it," he said. "He's really dead. You just can't come back from a exit like that!” the actor said. “Although with this show, you just never know -- I could be in dream land, in flashbacks and that kind of thing, but I'm pretty sure I'm dead!" he quipped. "It would be great to have two vampires adopt a baby,” he suggested. “I think it would be really funny to see them go through the process at the adoption agency! And there are already four babies on the show, so it could be the start of a hilarious story line! (edit:as long as it isnt Nigel!)

HBO's Carnivale's creator to run NBC's new Dracula series, from Deadline- 
EXCLUSIVE: Dan Knauf, creator of the cult HBO series Carnivale, has joined NBC’s upcoming 10-episode series Dracula as showrunner/head writer, working with series creator Cole Haddon. Jonathan Rhys Meyers is set to play the iconic vampire in Dracula, which is being produced for both NBC and UK’s Sky Living by Tony Krantz’s Flame Ventures; Colin Callender’s Playground Entertainment; Universal TV; and NBCU International Prods’ Carnival Films & Television, the company behind phenom Downton Abbey. Based on an idea by Krantz, Dracula is set in the 1890s and is described as “Dangerous Liaisonsmeets The Tudors.”
In it, Dracula (Meyers) arrives in London, posing as an American entrepreneur who maintains that he wants to bring modern science to Victorian society. In reality, he hopes to wreak revenge on the people who ruined his life centuries earlier but falls hopelessly in love with a woman who seems to be a reincarnation of his dead wife. Krantz and Callender are executive producing the series with Knauf, Gareth Neame and Anne Mensah. Haddon and Flame’s Reece Pearson co-executive produce.

Interview with Kristin Bauer from Germany via The Courier, True Blood's Season 5 starts October 18 in Germany on Syfy and Syfy HD. 
She's been on "Two and a Half Men," "Star Trek," "Desperate Housewives." Kristin Bauer (45) tried many TV series, in 2008 she finally made it  - as villainous vampire "Pam" in "True Blood."
COURIER: Hi Kristin, tell us about Pam.

Kristin Bauer: "She's sarcastic, obscure, sharp. They do not care what others think about them. A tough character. "
And a vampire ...
"Yes, a very, very wicked ...
How of Pam much is in you?
"Some say I'm cold and jaded. I don't feel like that. But it gives me a lot of fun, my being able to turn out my inner bitch 'in the role and be able to tell everyone what I think.
Would you do it otherwise?
"No, I make very sure I'm coming over and what others think about me. I want to be liked.
What do you think, what fascinates us vampires?
"They show us an escape into another world. A world in which the plays, what do most of us thought the whole day, does not matter. "
And that would be?
"Vampires have never worry about money, illness, death, old age - Vampires set to address it not only because of their invulnerability.How long it actually takes to put on the fangs?
"These are personal specials. It's quick. But the costumes, the makeup and the hair may take several hours. "

Martha Bozeman done made a new movie! Dale Dickey is a fearless actor, along with Beth Grant and Olivia Spencer in Blues for Willadean.

Charlaine Harris will be at the West Virginia Book Festival, Charleston Civic Center, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 14., noon to 5 p.m. Go to the link for all the details, and here too.

ETonline scored an exclusive clip from The Barrens, which hits DVD, Blu-ray and VOD on October 9!

Review of the Barrens from Besthorrormovies.com- It’s about time the public received a well-made flick based on the infamous Jersey Devil myth. This is a beast that’s been severely underrated in horror’s landscape. There aren’t too many motion pictures crafted around the concept, and when they are, they tend to be stinkers. Enter Darren Lynn Bousman, who just changed everything with his psychological frightener,The Barrens.
The film tells the story of Richard Vineyard and his family (wife Cynthia, son Danny and teenage daughter Sadie) vacation into the Pine Barrens. Richard hasn’t been feeling well as of late, both physically and emotionally taxed due to the recent passing of his father. This trip that should by all means be smooth sailing, if not a bit melancholy, takes a disastrous turn early, when campers in the area begin going missing, only to resurface: mauled and disemboweled. It isn’t long before Richard becomes convinced that the Jersey Devil is indeed real, and he’s roaming the Barrens offing folks one by one. But Richard is an ill man. His health falls into a drastic downward spiral over the weekend and he’s begun to be plagued by hallucinations and extreme paranoia. Could the Jersey Devil be alive, well and in these woods feasting, or has Richard completely lost his marbles?
That question is what drives the picture, and it drives it straight into a highly rewarding climax.
This film is predictable on all fronts. That’s really my only complaint about The Barrens, and even that is a minor complaint, because Bousman throws viewers a curveball in the final moments of the film that only a diehard Bousman fanatic will spot and call accurately (I nailed it). Darren is a very visceral filmmaker, and the buildup created during the picture really only fueled my belief that he planned a big, unhappy sendoff. Despite seeing this conclusion from a distance, it still proves to be a highly rewarding finale that is indeed pretty bleak, but pretty damn wicked as well.
Stephen Moyer makes for an impressive lead, and works dramatically different ends of the performing spectrum with conviction and ease. It’s not hard to buy into this man’s spin, and that’s only possible because Moyer turns in such a stellar offering. Rarely does a film truly thrive on one single character, but when they do, they either tend to soar or kamikaze outright. Moyer is so refined in his delivery (thank you god, and casting director) that this one flies high. This is a piece of art that while not completely without fault, works as an endearing and engaging mind bender. It’s even got replay value! I’ve watched it twice already, and I absolutely love the film. This is camera harmony right here, and it ranks amongst Darren Lynn Bousman’s absolute best.
But Moyer isn’t the only one that exhibits some impressive acting chops. In fact, part of the icing on this cake comes with the fact that every key player is awesomely lifelike. These aren’t cardboard cutouts brought to life with awkward animation. These are very impressive thespians proving their worth in a talent rich field. I can’t imagine anyone involved in this ensemble having difficulty in gaining future employment after this treasure. Mia Kirshner is terrific as Cynthia, the wife who may be worthy of suspicion, Allie MacDonald is damn proficient as Sadie, Richard’s rebellious teen daughter and Peter DaCunha, who portrays Danny, is functioning with the prose of someone far, far more experienced. It’s about as close to the ideal group as one can conceive of.
The Barrens plays out like a modern monster movie mixed with a vintage, almost David Lynch-like measure of mental terror. The script is strong (sans a silly line or two that just feels as though it kind of comes with the territory), the characters are terrific and brought to life by a team of actors fit to accompany the best the industry has to offer, and visually, The Barrens is surprisingly gratifying. Again, I believe this to be one of Bousman’s best, if not the best on his ledger to date. Take into account the fact that he’s the man responsible for the best of the entire Saw franchise (parts 2-4), Repo! The Genetic Opera, The Devil’s Carnival and Mother’s Day (to name just a few), and you’ll realize that’s a pretty powerful statement. No matter what, see this film.
The legend Stan Lee talks to Joe M-

                                   More scans of this article at Askarsgard.com

                          Interview about Janina's music and acting at BuzzineBollywood
It's official! We've confirmed theaters and "That's What She Said" will open in NY and LA on Friday, Oct. 19. Watch the very R-rated redband trailer below. Our favorite part? Might have to be Dee Dee's (Anne Heche) air-humping. What's yours? SHARE this if you're excited to see the film!

My Aim Is True (Blood)

In "True Blood" Eric Northman , a Viking vampire. Northman is one of the most beloved characters in the series, he looks like a rock star and does crazy things, like ripping out hearts with his bare hands from the chests of people. How fun is that?
It 's great fun! It's already five years that I played him yet I'm enjoying every moment of the character. Five years ago, when I read the script for the first time, I was doing another series, "Generation Kill", also by HBO, which is a very different production than "True Blood,"  everything was very realistic, shot with an almost documentary style, there are no twists or soundtrack. So I wanted that my next project to be something different, something new, something that was a challenge. When I was in the desert filming "Generation Kill" and I read the script for "True Blood" I said here! This is what I'm looking for. MORE

                              Another Interview from Italy HERE  Photos

FYeahJoeManganiello Tumblr the place for all Joe Info, GLAMOUR's 100 Sexiest Men of 2012, Joe is #15, Chris Meloni made the list at #97, his pic is fully clothed. Some of the guys are so fug IMO, not sexy or even attractive. Stephen is #35, Alex, #14.

The gallery at RomaFictionFest is huge, view HERE

Skarsgardfans has pics from Che Spettacolo, have to go there to see more spectacle.

 Lorenzo Ormando interviews Alexander Skarsgard from RomaFictionFest, coming soon to their Facebook!

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                          Joe at the Empire Magazine party for IPad Launch from JustJared

Actor Joe Manganiello arrives at the 8th annual GSLEN Respect Awards at Beverly Hills Hotel on October 5, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. - Source: Angela Weiss/Getty Images North America. via Zimbio more photos are at the link. Is he ever going to shave?

Another clip from Stephen's horror movie, The Barrens.

Alexander at the RomaFictionFest Closing Ceremony MORE  Interview from WSJ. 

True Blood Season Six Spoilers Part 1

This thread will be updated often, adding newer info as we find it. Rutger Hauer Is one of my favorite actors, a Soldier of Orange, a cursed shapeshifter from Lady Hawke, THE vampire Lothos from Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Van Helsing, Roy Batty- the one and only Rutger Hauer going to be Warlow? I know they say here he's Macklyn but we know that could be a ruse or it's the M in M. Warlow, OOOH, so excited at the possibility! ETA UPDATE: OK, nix the Warlow desires, he's going to be Niall, Sookies way back grandfather, cant say which great he is since they had Grandpa Earl Stackhouse on the show and he isn't in the books. Is Niall his father or what, standing by for that scoopage?

More from Ausiello- Question: Rutger Hauer on True Blood? Count me in! Any other Season 6 casting prattle you can share? — Tiff Ausiello: Not only is the show casting an oily Rick Perry type to play the recurring role of Texas’ governor — perhaps an instigator of a human/vampire war? — it’s casting a Southern belle to play his twentysomething (and presumably less oily) daughter.
From TVLine's Ausiello
True Blood has made its first major Season 6 hire, and it’s pretty bloody fangtastic. Acting vet Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner) is joining the HBO smash as a series regular, TVLine has learned exclusively. Hauer will play Macklyn, a mysterious and sinister figure with deep ties to Sookie and Jason. Hauer is well known for his portrayal of Blade Runner‘s Roy Batty, a renegade robot trying to evade capture in Ridley Scott’s classic sci-fi film. But the Dutch actor has a varied resume that includes parts in movies like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Batman Begins and Sin City and guest roles in TV’s Smallville and Alias. In 1988, he won a Golden Globe for his work in the TV movie Escape From Sobibor.

He also will be Argento's Dracula 3D soon.

TVLine -Rutger Hauer won’t be the only new face surfacing during Season 6 of HBO’s supernatural drama. The show is also casting the series regular role of Ben, an “ultra charming, ultra handsome” fella in his late 20s/early 30s who is magnetic to women and menfolk alike, all while using his Southern gentility to mask a dark, dark, darrrrrk side. Watch for Ben to cross paths with Sookie soon after his arrival. Until then, hit Comments with your casting ideas! EDIT: Will Ben be similar to Breandon?
Breandan is the son of Niall Brigant's older brother, Rogan. He appears in the novel Dead and Gone, his goal being to kill every human with fairy blood because he believes they are the reason for the infertility in the fae world. He is killed by Bill when the fairy war breaks into the human world. He is the leader of the Water Fae. WIKI
From TVLine's Ausiello-Question: As the truest of Truebies, do you have any True Blood spoilers for next season? —Colleen Ausiello: Wondering if Luna bit the dust in the finale? Well, prepare to continue wondering. “I may or may not be going back to work in January,” hedged the character’s portrayer, Janina Gavankar, at HBO’s post-Emmy soiree Sunday. “I’ll say this: We will answer any question marks that were caused in the finale.” 
From Eonline's Spoiler Chat-
Conor: Need a True Blood fix ASAP!
Season six will introduce us to several new characters, including Ben, a new series regular, a low-key Southern guy who will be getting close to Sookie. However, this charming and handsome dude's dark side is, like, super dark. We'll also meet the governor of Texas, a Rick Perry-type who is a warmonger, and his daughter, who is pretty and originally comes off as fearful, but will prove to be quite tough. Both will recur throughout the season.

End of Season Interview with Alan Ball from TVLine-
TVLINE | So, is Bill God now?
I don’t want to say if he is or he isn’t. Who’s to say what Lilith really is? He is still Bill but he is something different.
TVLINE | So there is some of the old Bill in there?
It is Bill, but it is a transformed Bill. He is not a completely new person. It’s not like his memories or his experiences have been left out and he’s just a baby.
TVLINE | Can he revert back to the old Bill?
Well, that’s the question: Is he going to be evil? What does he want? What is he going to do? Will he be able to revert back to Bill? That’s for future seasons. The implication, certainly, is that he is more ferocious. 
TVLINE | Did Luna die?
You’ll have to watch [next season]. We didn’t see her die.
TVLINE | And Russell? Is he really dead? 
He’s gone. We may see him in flashbacks, but he bit it.
TVLINE | Also back at Comic-Con, you declined to tell me which couple you were having the most fun writing for this season because it would be too much of a spoiler. Can you now confirm it was Russell and Steve?
Yes. I love both of those actors and I thought they were hilarious and kind of touching.
TVLINE | Will Steve remain a viable character next season?
I don’t know. I’ve spoken to Mark briefly. They’ve only pitched some very broad ideas. I hope he does because I think he’s such a great character. I don’t know if he would be a big part of the season, but he definitely seems like that would be a person to bring back.
TVLINE | Where would you personally like to see the Tara-Pam relationship go next season?
Well, here’s the thing with relationships on True Blood: Once they happen then you have to throw a monkey-wrench into them, because to have people be happy is not that exciting.
TVLINE | But it’s your understanding that Mark is committed to that story? 
All of the writers were into [them], so that is my understanding, yes.
TVLINE | Did you ever consider introducing or unmasking Warlow in the finale? No. We didn’t want to really define Warlow until the next season.
TVLINE | So he’ll definitely figure into Season 6?
I think he’ll be kind of a big part of it. 
TVLINE | Is he someone we’ve met before? 
No comment.
TVLINE | With Bill heading into Big Bad territory next season, does that make Eric now the hero of True Blood? Remains to be seen. They’ve both been heroes in their own way. Eric was kind of like a mischievous cad, but I don’t think he was ever, like, a true villain the way that Russell was or the way that Maryann was. And he’s done a lot of really heroic things himself. So I never really looked at Eric as the bad guy and Bill as the good guy – at least not since the very early seasons. But it remains to be seen what will go down with both of them.
From 8/31 Alan Ball's TVGuide interview-The fairy elder said, "There's a reason you give your heart out to every fangster you meet." That's going to be very interesting to find out why.
TV Guide Magazine: That sounds like it has to do with Warlow, the unseen vampire who killed Sookie and Jason's parents and "owns" Sookie? Jason's off to kill him, so will we meet him soon?
Ball: We will definitely see Warlow. Whether or not we have met him already, I will remain mum. There will also be some other characters maybe who we know and love who are pursuing a less than generous agenda.

From Ausiello, this must be Ben- Move over, Bill. And Eric. And Alcide. There’s a new man in Sookie’s life — and he’s putting down stakes in Bon Temps. True Blood has tapped  English actor Rob Kazinsky (EastEnders) to join the Season 6 cast as a series regular, TVLine has learned.  Kazinsky — whose biggest TV credit stateside was an arc on Brothers & Sisters — will play Ben, a highly charismatic faerie who takes a liking to Sookie (and vice-versa) and helps Sookie and Jason delve deeper into the mystery of their parents’ murders. This marks True Blood‘s second major Season 6 hire. As TVLine reported last month, acting vet Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner) has also come on board in the series regular role of Macklyn, a mysterious and sinister figure with deep ties to Sookie and Jason. True Blood‘s sixth season is slated to premiere in June.  Deadline confirms he is Ben- British actor Rob Kazinsky has joined the cast of HBO‘s vampire dramaTrue Blood as new regular for the upcoming sixth season. He will play Ben, a highly charismatic faerie who takes a liking to Sookie (and vice-versa) and helps Sookie (Anna Paquin) and Jason (Ryan Kwanten) delve deeper into the mystery of their parents’ murders. (A liking doesn't mean it's a romantic sitch.)
Moving on to a casting call From Zap2It, sounds so not SVM-ish, I'd rather hear this was a call for Amelia- "True Blood" fans have to wait until Season 6 begins this summer to return to Bon Temps -- though no official start date has been announced, we're hearing June is a good bet. In the meantime, we've got an intriguing spoiler to tide you over! This week, new showrunner Mark Hudis sent out a casting call for a brand new character -- and she's going to be a major player in the upcoming 10-episode season.
The "True Blood" team is looking for a Caucasian actress in her early 20s to play Nicole Jannsen. A "do-gooder to the core" Nicole is naive, optimistic, and charming -- but her idealism is "ultimately vaguely idiotic and dangerous."
Nicole is a key member of a band of well-meaning liberal advocates. The gang models itself after the civil rights activist Freedom Riders of the 1960s, a group of progressive protesters who rode buses from state to state, challenging racial segregation and Jim Crow travel laws. The Freedom Riders were usually arrested, and fell victim to mob violence, Ku Klux Klan beatings, and cruel and unusual punishment in prison.
Don't expect a secret agenda from Nicole, who will appear as a new series regular character this season. "A true bleeding heart," Nicole is "not at all concerned with money; she's concerned with the common good and doing what's right ... Life hasn't beaten her down yet." If you're still not getting a clear picture, the casting call suggests that she went to Bryn Mawr College and drives an old Saab.
updated casting call from Bookies-
[NICOLE JANNSEN] Bi-Racial (African American / Caucasian) Mid 20s. A true bleeding heart. She's not at all concerned with money, she's concerned with the common good and doing what's right. Probably went to Bryn Mawr and drives an old Saab. Life hasn't beaten her down yet. She and her band of well-meaning liberal advocates model themselves after the civil rights activist "Freedom Riders" of the Sixties. A do-gooder to the core, Nicole's naive optimism is charming but ultimately vaguely idiotic and dangerous...SERIES REGULAR
From Ausiello's Spoilers- Question: Looking for some tidbits, morsels or anything on True Blood. I love your site and check it out daily. — Scotty
Ausiello: Thanks, Scotty! This summer, Bon Temps’ vampire population will face something that’s potentially even more dangerous than the sun: Crate & Barrel! I’m sorry, I mean Creighton Burrell. Not only is the new regular character a morally murky politician — and the governor of Louisiana! — but he also has a major hate-on for fangers, owing to the fact that his wife ditched him with their daughter to be with one!
Question: Any True Blood scoop? My fangs are starting to come out for lack of blood sugar — I mean, Season 6 info. — Ashley
Ausiello: Sink those fangs into this, Ashley: When the show returns, we’ll be introduced to a cockeyed optimist named Nicole Jannsen who runs with a (no pun intended) pack of civil rights activists in the (pun intended) vein of the 1960s Freedom Riders. Unfortunately for the lot of ’em, their good intentions aren’t necessarily backed up by a whole lotta common sense.
OK the first casting calls never said he was a romantic interest for Sookie but some are making that to be the case, here is the original cast call again from casting source the last few seasons, Rhoswen7.  As we said, didn't see this being a romantic casting for Sookie, doesn't even say he's a fae, but we can hope that is what he is. I need some bookie love.
[BEN] Mid 20s to mid 30s. Ultra charming, ultra handsome. ...The kind of guy women and men are completely drawn to, but possess[es] a low-key quality, a southern gentility that Sookie would find familiar and comfortable. His dark side, however, is dark, dark, dark."
From EOnline's SpoilerChat-
We'll be introduced to a new series regular next season: Creighton Burrell, the governor of Louisiana with a big chip on his shoulder when it comes to vampires. You see, his wife ran off with one, abandoning him and their daughter. Ambitious and savvy, this politician sometimes lets his personal aspirations take over his humanity.
The title of True Blood episode 6.01 will be "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood."
Writer: Raelle Tucker, Director: Stephen Moyer
[AUTHORITY GUARD #1] This armed and fanged Authority guard vamps into the AHO Control Room and sees something he can’t believe…CO-STAR
[OFFICER HARTZELL, OFFICER RUSCIO] MALE, 30S – 40S. These two gruff looking Caddo Parish sheriff deputies politely come to Sam’s house…CO-STAR SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES Source, Source.

From Deadline

Three weeks after ABC opted not to give a back order to submarine drama Last Resort, the series co-star Robert Patrick has signed on a series regular on HBO’s vampire drama True Blood, playing Alcide’s (Joe Manganiello) father. Patrick first introduced the character on the hit HBO drama in the most recent fifth season where he did a three-episode arc, appearing in the three of the last four episodes of the season. He was tapped for the recurring gig in June, after his pilot Last Resort had been picked up to series by ABC. While the broadcast network stopped short of a formal cancellation of Last Resort, and the cast of the show are still under deals at Sony Pictures TV, I hear Patrick is being released so he can join True Blood.

TVLine says Arliss Howard is joining the HBO drama’s forthcoming sixth season in the series regular role of Louisiana Governor Creighton Burrell. The character is described as a good ol’ boy politician who has a major beef with vampires ever since his wife ran off with one, leaving him as a single father to their only daughter. Politically savvy and perhaps overly ambitious, Creighton tends to let his personal aspirations overshadow his humanity. Seems like the name is now Truman Burrell.
Some updates to the casting calls are longer in a post specific to them (aint I all hoity toity now?). I'll keep adding to it as them get released.
SpoilerTV -Episode 6.02 of True Blood will be called "Here Comes the Sun" .

Via Bookies S6E2 Casting call- 1/7/13

TRUE BLOOD, Episode #602, "Here Comes the Sun". Writer: Angela Robinson, Director: Dan Attias. Whole casting call HERE

New Showrunner Mark Hudis talks to Haverford Magazine (scans at Skarsgardfans)
Season five ended with our normally human-friendly vampire hero Bill Compton drinking the blood of vampire savior Lilith, exploding and reconstituting into something evil. “Certainly he’s not going to be the Bill we know and love,” says Hudis of the character’s evolution next season. “He’s going to have more bite, no pun intended.”
What else can we expect? Following a season that dealt with more global issues (such as national vampire politics), Hudis wants to bring the action back to Bon Temps, the small Louisiana town that is home to the show’s central characters, and focus on telling fewer stories with more characters. (True Blood-ophiiles might also be interested to know that Sookie and Jason will spend the year searching for Warlow, the vampire that Sookie has been promised to.)
Access Hollywood- Joe Manganiello Gears Up For True Blood Season 6: The Scripts Are ‘Pretty Wild!’Joe Manganiello has been sporting a longer-locked look lately, thanks to his role in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s next movie, “Ten,” but he’s about to chop it down.
“It’s gonna get cut off this week to go back to ‘True Blood,’” he told Access Hollywood on Sunday night on the pink carpet at HBO’s Golden Globes after-party.
“[It’s] racier,” he said. “My character’s taken over the wolf pack, so as an alpha, and a pack of dogs, you gotta regulate, you gotta set it straight with everybody so there’s some violence. It’ll be fun.” Joe said the material he’s read for the new season amps things up.
“This is Season 6 and the first couple scripts I read – I think they’re doing a lot of stuff that they maybe held back on the past couple years,” he told Access. “They’re pretty wild. I think it’s going to be a pretty wild season.”

The co-star role of Connor Farley is being cast. He's about 45 and works for the Department of Wildlife. On his way to a meeting with the governor, he finds himself in a problematic situation.SpoilerTV
From TVLine, 2 roles cast (more in the Season 6 casting thread) - Friday Night Lights grad Jurnee Smollett is Bon Temps-bound. The actress is joining True Blood‘s upcoming sixth season as a series regular. Additionally, 90210‘s Amelia Rose Blaire has landed a recurring stint on the HBO hit, will play Nicole, a do-gooder who possesses the rosy outlook of someone that life hasn’t beaten down yet. She’s not concerned with money and more concerned with the doing what’s right. Blaire, meanwhile, will portray Willa, the daughter of Louisiana Governor Truman Burrell (played by Arliss Howard). She has long clashed with her father over vampire rights.
From Wetpaint (Thanks B), they caught up with Skarsgard at Sundance - What can you tell us about Season 6 so far?

Alexander Skarsgard: I’ve only gotten the first two scripts, but from what I’ve read, it’s good stuff so far. What should we expect?
There’s a big war coming up — a big war. (the war against vamps is what I would surmise)Will Bill be back?
Bill will be back, yes. ( yeah but for how long?)In the same form in which we’ve come to know him?

Ah, that I can’t say. I can’t say. But it will be good.

I'm thinking Luna is a goner since Janina has been on set for the tv show Arrow. Not saying that she couldn't do both but given Sam's luck with women and shifter's dying after the human shift (like my Tommy), it seems likely. Poor Sam if this is how it turns out.

From Eonline:  Maya: True Blood scoop? Particularly of the Eric variety?"We just started True Blood season six two weeks ago," Alexander Skarsgård reveals to us. So where are the naked on-set photos? We kid. Sort of. Skarsgård also spilled that the Bill-Eric dynamic will be more explosive than ever in the new season. "Bill is kind of dangerous now, even for an old, strong vampire like Eric," he tells us. "So he's got to be real careful." As long as he's shirtless while he's careful, we're onboard.
Continued HERE

Andiamo Truebies!

Kristin, Valentina (Salome), Alexander being interviewed on the Pink Carpet by Livio Beshir for Italian TV RAI. Back on September 19th we posted about the Roma Fiction Fest, then in true Urno fashion, forgot all about it. Thanks to Skarsgardfans for the reminder and where to get the latest piccies. 

The panel interview is here in Italian but you can translate it and read HERE

                                              More photos on Kristin's Facebook
Italian Interview, poorly translated- 
the Swedish actor arrives in Rome to present exclusively to RomaFictionFest the fifth season of True Blood scheduled from October 23 on Fox.

Blue eyes, blond hair and a square jaw giving the appearance of a Viking king, making him one of the most seductive vampires ever to appear so far on the small screen. We are talking about Alexander Skarsgård, or more precisely of his TV character Eric Northman , Sheriff Area 5 and owner of the club Fangtasia. The star of True Blood , one of the most successful TV shows created by the brilliant mind of Alan Ball ( Six Feet Under ) and written about the coexistence between man and vampire, the Swedish actor has gained popularity as an antagonist to Bill Compton, the century old vampire played Stephen Moyer , who has four seasons protecting the human Sookie Stackhouse special abilities. Thanks to the novels of Charlaine Harris set in a remote town in Louisiana, the project was soon transformed into a veritable cult series for fans of the genre, managing to bring the fascinating creatures of the night finally out of an adolescent context with the right amount of splatter horror, thriller and explicit sex. This incredible success started unexpectedly in September 2008 on channel HBO and now in its fifth season presented exclusively to RomaFictionFest and aired on Fox from October 23, Skarsgård agrees to talk and reveal some of the secrets that hide behind the the new Eric.
Alexander, in Sweden you started acting when you were very young then you decided to stop.
Alexander Skarsgård: It 's true, I was only 13 years old and I did not like the attention that had been created around me. I became paranoid, did not want to leave home and I refused to meet anyone. At that point I decided to drop everything and go back to a normal life. Then, about at nineteen years I realized how much I had missed acting. At that point, I wanted it to become an important part of my life. So I moved to New York to study, I wanted to give it one more chance before making the decision completely.
During the various seasons of the character Eric has been subjected to unexpected developments. Which of all these features attracted you to the the project and continues to seduce you even now? 
Working in a project like True Blood is incredibly interesting because we are always involved in the development of new relationships. In this way you can create something intense. As for Eric, I liked that he was presented as the villain, leaving people the pleasure to label just to simplify things. In reality, life is much more complex. We present him as an evil with no hope then show a compassionate side. At that point the viewer is uncertain and suddenly discovers a new aspect to the character. This is what I loved about him, because in reality people are more complex and profound. I remember that we talked with Alan the first time we met to discuss the character and it is a path that we continue to make him have more and more depth.
Amazing series has a following since its debut in 2008. What lies behind the success of the project, and, of course the genius of Alan Ball?
I believe that this success is due to the fact that, at least in appearance, it looks like a soap opera with a lot of events that happen in the same episode and cliffhanger continues . The characters may appear superficial, but in reality, they have as much depth as the topics that reveal much about the shortcomings of today's society.
The Italian public welcomed you with a lot of heat. Did you know that he has become so popular here too?
I had no idea, I was incredibly impressed by the warmth of the people and their enthusiasm. Then, coming here after a few months of strict diet for a film shoot in Vancouver, I was finally able to return here for great food. In short, I could not ask for more.
Around the phenomenon of True Blood were born an infinite series of blogs, profiles and fan pages on facebook. Do you use these tools to promote your career or see how popular you are?
Personally, I prefer to avoid. To be honest the social network a little 'terrifying to me. I understand and appreciate the work by the fans and their sites. They can also engage in this activity seven days a week. Undoubtedly, this helps my profession, but I do not think as a human being it's good to keep updated on every single article published. The problem is that, despite hundreds of positive comments about you, you will always be hurt by the one negative.
Behind the incredible success of True Blood hides the touch of Alan Ball, after five seasons, has decided to leave his role as author / writer. What will you miss his presence on the set?
Alan will not be gone at all, he's still a a producer. Indeed not even his office is changing. The show is his creation and it is impossible not to be involved. Nothing will be different, as we continue to be surrounded by the same team of incredible writers. So, I do not think fans will notice the change.

 Continuing to talk about important changes, an episode of the fifth season was directed by Stephen Moyer, your colleague. How was it being directed by your rival / ally Bill?
Incredibly well. I think Steve has a great eye for directing and knows the characters, especially Eric, better than anyone else. He is also one of my best friends and I think he did a great job.
The fifth season of True Blood will be broadcast on Fox from October 23, while the sixth is already in pre-production. Any idea when it will end definitively? We portray characters who never age, therefore, sooner or later, we will start to have some problems. I mean I certainly do not see myself in the shoes of Eric when, for example, when I'm sixty years old. For now, however, as long as the writers continue to create good scripts, not repetitive or redundant, I think that I will continue to put myself at the service of the show with great enthusiasm.

                        Greeting fans in Rome, lucky actors, lucky fans to be in the Eternal City.

the site wrote "still signing autographs but Vampires are patient"  a lil Italian humor.

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