“Chris Bauer, who plays Andy Bellefleur the cop, he lives on the east coast when he’s not filming True Blood so he goes back and forth and I go back and forth. A lot of folks have lives that they kind of travel around. Kristin Bauer (van Straten) comes to New York often and Steve (Moyer) and Anna (Pacquin) come to New York often … and Grant Bowler, he always seems to be back and forth between Australia, LA and New York for work.“

“I think (stage experience) is what makes the show have a kind of pop,” säger han.

“Carrie Preston is graduate of Juilliard and is a very good actor, Nelsan Ellis who plays Lafayette is a very, very good stage actor, Anna Pacquin has a lot of stage experience. She’s done quite a few plays and Stephen Moyer’s done quite a few plays as well. I know Alex Skarsgard has been on the stage back home (in Sweden). It is unusual to have that much stage experience.”

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NATALIE: Hoyt’s mother will be the couple’s biggest obstacle next season. “She did not just buy that gun and leave it at home,” executive producer Alan Ball teases. Adds Deborah Ann Woll: “She is dangerous and wants the best for her son, [but] he may not agree with what that is, so we’re definitely going to fight her on that.”

Straight from Alexander Skarsgard, who mouthed these golden words at the audience after Anna Paquin coyly dodged a question on whether Sookie would act on her attraction to Eric in season 4.

Welcome to the madness of Paleyfest, fellow viking lovers and spoiler whores. For those of you who are Paley virgins, you’re about to get schooled.

Perhaps we should start at the beginning – because one big ‘ole bag of crazy was unleashed at yesterday’s event…and honestly, it’s hard to know where to begin.

Ok, it’s not really. Let me just pick something random. Something like…..

ERIC

As expected, Skars received a raucous welcome that went on…and on…and ON.

The amnesia storyline was confirmed, with Alex telling the audience that Eric loses his memory because “He messed with the wrong people.”

“This powerful character is just gone—it’s not what we’ve built up over the past three years; it is just gone. And it’s a lot of fun for me because it’s the polar opposite of who Eric really is…He is lost. He doesn’t know how he is, he knows he’s a vampire, but he slowly finds out stuff, like, ‘Did I do that? I killed those people? Why would I do that? Oh. Really?’ It’s not easy to hear—and not knowing who he can trust, who’s a friend or an enemy. He’s very vulnerable.”

Kristin Bauer von Straten elaborated:

“[Eric's] being 10 years old, basically. He’s so sweet and cute, because he’s got amnesia. So our whole dynamic has changed. You’ll see how incredibly comedic and brilliant Skarsgård is, which everyone doesn’t know.”

We know, Kristin. WE KNOW.

More from Alex on the plight of our amnesiac vampire:

“Things are definitely not stable for Eric. He doesn’t know who he is, so 1,000 years of resentment for humanity is just gone. He’s very innocent…so Eric needs help. There are a lot of friendly people in Bon Temps who are kind enough to give him help….Pam is obviously very helpful as well—my lovely daughter.”

Other points of interest on Eric:

• Alex asked Ball for some Pam/Eric flashbacks
• Godric returns this season in flashback or dream form
• There will be an “amazing” flashback involving Eric and Bill – Alex: “Just watch it!”

SOOKIE

So aside from Sookie “acting on her attraction” to Eric this season, what else do we have to look forward to from our favorite waitressing, telepathic fairy? Well, it seems that our protestations for a Sookie with half a brain might finally be reaching the right ears. According to Anna Paquin,

“We will see what she learned tempering the way she goes about looking for independence.”

Can we get a freaking AMEN? I cannot cope with this dimwitted, junkie Sookie for another episode. This sounds like a good indication that our ideas here about the effects of Bill’s blood aren’t far off. Given that she’ll presumably be going cold turkey on that shit, I’d expect to see a fiesty, more independent Sookie as a natural consequence.

So where has Sookie gone? And when will she be back?

“She comes back. But things are different.”

I reckon the time jump theory just got a pretty huge boost.

When asked whether Sookie could control the Glowy Hands of Fail, Paquin replied “No. But she’s new at this fairy stuff”.

Will Sookie act on her attraction for Alcide? “Well, he doesn’t turn into a ball of charred fire during the daytime. But he comes with baggage.”

Psychotic, drug addicted, batshit crazy girlfriend baggage. But that’s OK Sook, you can get some help with that. Keep your shotgun and shovel handy.

BILL

Bill will be involved in a major struggle with Sophie Anne. As for the fight, Alan Ball says that Bill will not be taking on the queen by himself.

“It’s not just Bill involved in the fight”.

Stephen Moyer confirmed that he would like to direct an episode. I can’t say this impresses me much, given his often completely baffling comments about his character. Please HBO, just NO. No one wants to see this. Really.

With reference to the infamous twisty head sex scene with Mariana Klaveno, Stephen mentioned that he had his own “fuck puppet”.

OKAY, THEN.

Moving on.

JESSICA AND HOYT

So what torture is Ball going to inflict on the couple everyone roots for?

According to Deborah Ann Woll, “The fairytale can’t go on forever, but maybe reality is better than a fairytale.”

OK, so that sounds promising…right??

Maxine will be back, and she is still her bigoted, bitchy old self.

ALAN BALL

As expected, Ball dropped some stuff that I suspect he thinks are bombs…but really aren’t. Like this on Bill and Sookie:

“It’s hard not to think of them as soulmates when they’re soulmates in real life.”

Wassup, Alan? You’re off your game! Ball’s been throwing some version of this bait out at every Paley and Comic Con since this show started. It used to get us riled up into a right lather. But after the events of season three – and I don’t just mean the edict and the Rattray reveal, either – it’s clear to me and pretty much everyone else watching this show that these two are the most fucked up version of “soul mates” ever to grace our television screens. He knows this. He does. But the reaction this statement gets from both sides of this fandom – every single time he utters it – is the very reason he keeps trotting it out.

Stop reacting.

The “soul mates in real life” reference just SCREAMS dig at the rather odd portion of the fandom who have a distinct problem separating Paquin/Moyer and Bill/Sookie. And that’s all I’m going to say about that.

On Sookie’s betrayal by Bill and whether there is hope for a reunion, Ball said:

“That betrayal is so deep I don’t think there is any way back from that. Hopefully we’ll have 17 more seasons.”

I’m taking that as being tantamount to a cold day in hell.

Another interesting nugget – Ball confirmed that vampires are able to dream. I thought that was pretty obvious when we saw Bill tossing and turning in bed having a nightmare about Lorena and his wife. But maybe some people needed this explicity pointed out…I don’t know.

In any case, this leaves the door open for a popular idea around these parts – namely, that Sookie’s dreams are shared with Eric, rather than him controlling them.

On the books, Ball said that he generally only veers away from them to give the characters besides Sookie good story lines. Otherwise, “the books work”. He also mentioned that all of the writers have read all of them.

We know this, Alan. It’s pretty obvious to most of us here that the core of the story remains intact while you fiddle with the details. And that’s cool, we like to be surprised. You’re doing a stellar job of keeping the important stuff and I’m pretty happy about that.

OTHER BITS AND PIECES OF NOTE…

• Ryan Kwanten says that Jason Stackhouse is the last person who should be left in charge of a town full of addicts
• Niall will definitely show up at some point, but not this season.
• Russell will be back, and “he is gonna be PISSED”.
• Eric and Lala will continue their…erm..”relationship”. Ball: “Sookie and Bill aren’t the only soulmates.”
• Ball promises “action” between Tara and Pam (looks like Tara really IS Amelia…)
• Terry and Arlene’s baby problem will “grow expotentially”.
• According to Chris Bauer, Andy will be tempted by all the V in his office this season
• Gary Cole (the creeper boss in Office Space…!!) will guest star in Season 4.

SPOILER varning för dig som inte vill veta något om säsong 4

[DR. ISANI] Female, in her 30s, South Asian, she’s a skeptical ER doctor who reluctantly discharges a patient… CO-STAR

[CHUCK AND NATE] Caucasian, Male, Late 20s to 30s. Pack member wolves. They are wannabe Alpha Males. Recurring Co-Star

[TREVOR] Caucasian, Male, late 20s. He is a stoner with a lot of spiritual energy. His girlfriend is a part of a Wiccan group and brings him along for support. Recurring Co-Star

[LUELLEN] Caucasian, Female, 40s. Her Ex-Sister-In-Law brings her to her Wiccan group for support. Recurring Co-Star

Fairies can’t be turned into vampires. (Vampires just think their blood is mighty tasty and helpful for sun-bathing.) But Alan Ball reveals something else that fairies can do: “They can abduct humans and take them somewhere else that is not here,” he says. “Just like aliens.”


mhm interesant....men sookie e part- fairy, gäller det då henne oxå? :O


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Janina Gavankar spelar Luna, en nya shapeshifter (skepnadsskiftare) i säsong 4 av True Blood. Janina har svarat på frågar på HBOs hemsida Inside True Blood.

Gianna: Can you tell us about your role on the show? Who are you? Where do you come from? What’s in store for your character this season?
Janina: I play Luna.  I grew up on Navajo Nation, and I’m now a schoolteacher.  I refuse to tell you much more. I really don’t know much yet, because you guys haven’t told me anything, but I suspect that things are about to get a liiiitle crazy for me here in Bon Temps.

Gianna: What has it been like being the new kid around?  Most of our cast has been working together for four seasons now and I know they’re fairly close-knit!
Janina: Everyone is HORRIBLE!  Kidding kidding!!  So far, I’ve really only worked with Sam.  I don’t see much of the cast, except at table reads.  I actually had the same exact situation with The L Word.  I joined the cast in their fourth season, so I’m used to being the freshman in a high school of seniors.  Of course I’m incredibly respectful of the fact that this insanely talented cast and crew have created a hit show together.  I just feel lucky they’re letting me show up and play with them!

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Question: True Blood. Alcide. Go. —Josh

Ausiello: Season 4 is “about him dealing with power,” Joe Manganiello shared at PaleyFest over the weekend. “Him dealing with that beast inside of him. The more he lets it out, the more difficult it is to control. You’re going to see him wrestle with that a little more. You also see him wrestle with his feelings for Sookie.” Bonus Manganiello: I hear the in-demand thesp was recently approached about reprising his role as Marshall’s buddy Brad on How I Met Your Mother. Sadly, it doesn’t look like it’ll work out.

Question: What can you tell us about the fourth season of True Blood? —Nanni

Ausiello: I can tell you that a male character has a sex dream involving Jessica and Hoyt but — major twist alert! — “not at the same time,” reveals Hoyt’s portrayer, Jim Parrack.

Question: Can you give me any scoop on True Blood — specifically about Sookie and Eric? —Arden

Ausiello: We grilled Alan Ball about those two at PaleyFest and this was his intriguing response: “Sookie’s got romantic entanglements with a lot of different people. It’s not just Bill and Eric. It’s Alcide now, as well. And I don’t think Sam’s ever completely given up on her either. She is definitely going to grow closer to one individual in particular… [and] I think people who read the books will not be surprised.” Wait a second, no one said this job would require me to read.

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