Ophelia_Immortal Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 In the not-too-distant future, vampires have come out of the coffin. Thanks to the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood, vampires no longer need humans for their fix and can walk freely, if not yet comfortably, among their living counterparts �" though they can still come out only at night. Meanwhile, in the backwoods Louisiana town of Bon Temps, Sookie Stackhouse works as a waitress at the down-home bar Merlotte’s. Though outwardly normal, she has unusual qualities of her own: Sookie can read minds, which complicates her world in endless ways. But Sookie’s life becomes a lot more interesting when Merlotte’s gets its first vampire patron �" the 173-year-old Bill Compton �" and the two outsiders are immediately drawn to each other. Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the new HBO series TRUE BLOOD kicks off its 12-episode first season SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT). Starring Anna Paquin (the “X-Men” films; Academy Award®-winner for “The Piano”) as Sookie and Stephen Moyer (“The Starter Wife,” “88 Minutes”) as Bill, the series is created and executive produced by Alan Ball (creator of the Emmy®-winning HBO series “Six Feet Under”), who also wrote the first three episodes and directs two episodes of the show, which is based on the popular Sookie Stackhouse novels of Charlaine Harris. Other cast regulars on TRUE BLOOD include Ryan Kwanten (“Summerland”) as Sookie’s brother Jason, whose womanizing makes him the prime suspect in a gruesome murder case; Rutina Wesley (“How She Move”) as Sookie’s best friend Tara Thornton, whose outspoken ways constantly get her into trouble; Sam Trammell (“Judging Amy”) as Sookie’s good-hearted boss Sam Merlotte, who carries a torch for her; Nelsan Ellis (“The Inside”) as Lafayette Reynolds, a cook at Merlotte’s, whose personal life is as colorful as his wardrobe; Chris Bauer (HBO’s “The Wire”) as Detective Andy Bellefleur; Jim Parrack (“Criminal Minds”) as Hoyt Fortenberry, one of Jason Stackhouse’s co-workers on a road construction crew; Carrie Preston (“Law & Order: Criminal Intent”) as Sookie’s fellow waitress Arlene Fowler; Michael Raymond James (“Black Snake Moan”) as Rene Lenier, another one of Jason’s co-workers; William Sanderson (HBO’s “Deadwood”) as Sheriff Bud Dearborne; and Alexander Skarsgård (HBO’s “Generation Kill”) as Eric, a Nordic vampire. Also appearing in TRUE BLOOD are Lois Smith (“Hollywoodland”) as Sookie’s grandmother Adele, who shares her fascination with vampires; Lizzy Kaplan (“Cloverfield”) as Amy Burley, the new girl in town who falls for Jason; Lynn Collins (“The Number 23”) as Dawn Green, a waitress who has an on-again, off-again relationship with Sookie’s brother; Kristin Bauer (“Dirty Sexy Money”) as Eric’s cohort Pam, who helps run a vampire bar; and Stephen Root (“No Country for Old Men”) as Eddie, a neophyte vampire. In addition to Alan Ball, directors on the series include John Dahl (“Rounders”), Nick Gomez (“The Shield”), Anthony Hemingway (HBO’s “The Wire”), Michael Lehmann (HBO’s “Big Love”), Daniel Minahan (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Nancy Oliver (writer, “Lars and the Real Girl”), Marcos Siega (“Veronica Mars”) and Scott Winant (“Hidden Palms”). ~ HBO CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Brian Buckner SUPERVISING PRODUCER: Nancy Oliver PRODUCERS: Alexander Woo, Carol Dunn Trussell CO-PRODUCER: Raelle Tucker CASTING BY: Junie Lowry Johnson, C.S.A. & Libby Goldstein MUSIC BY: Nathan Barr EDITED BY: Andy Keir and Michael Ruscio, A.C.E. PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Suzuki Ingerslev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jig Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 my friend keeps telling me i HAVE to watch this, I guess I will after i finish Six Feet Under, HBO rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia_Immortal Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 It is so worth the watch. One of the best shows I have ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia_Immortal Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 Having new episodes once a week is killing me I want Eric to steal Jessica and Bill to like go away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe > Average Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor... What about adventure ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia_Immortal Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 there is some of that Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SummerBoy24 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 I love this show! Really good story and awesome sex scenes LOL I loooooooooove Eric! Let me post this amazing photo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia_Immortal Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 Hellooooo Eric! My fave person is Jessica! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penny-dreaddfull Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 i have one thing to say about that calendar pic now im HORNY!!! weve prettty much seen everyone get some on the show... now its our turn to see eric in action bet ya he plays Rough -=sigh=- wet dream-worthy post, summerboy... thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SummerBoy24 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 You're welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe > Average Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor... What about adventure ? there is some of that Joe! Then I approve . I don't have movie channels , except PPV . Hopefull their website or youtube will have a lil' somethin' . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia_Immortal Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Thank you for using it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaronOfFratton Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Did I miss something or a you kidding me...? ^No kidding. I am a heterosexual male! <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penny-dreaddfull Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Did I miss something or a you kidding me...? ^No kidding. I am a heterosexual male! <_< And i thank the gods for that fact every day, baron Ophel;ia.. im on an official alexander skarsgard kick and i collected some pics. did you know that hes actor Stellan Skarsgards son??? i love that guy. it makes sense that he would have given his genes to such a freakin amazing guy the pic with him wearing a buzz-cut was from HBO's mini-series, 'generation kill' ill have to watch that very soon untitled.bmp untitled.bmp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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