True Blood News - Season 4 news and spoilers

This week’s Postmortem is a clip shown to soldiers during World War II about Operation Werewolf.

Trailer for next week’s True Blood episode:

Fans got a sneak peek of Andy Mackenzie in the number three teaser released by HBO. Mackenzie has a long list of credits under his belt from CSI to My Name is Earl and although it may look as if he can only play a Creepy Biker Dude, his acting ability is versatile. Just check out his demo reel and you will see why we quickly became Mackenzie fans.

We caught up with Andy while he was filming Burn Notice in sunny South Florida to ask him about his experience on True Blood and how he got the part of “Creepy Biker Dude.” Andy was nice enough to take a break from shooting guns from a Harley to share his experience on the set of True Blood, his vast knowledge of the industry, his band 33Degree and what’s up next in his career.

Andy Mackenzie: Oh, the “Creepy Biker.”  I actually have three different character names.  Starts with “Creepy Biker,” then “Wolf,” then shifts into “Biker” while I’m fighting with Eric.  You’ve seen some of that scene in one of the behind-the-scenes teasers.

The casting was a lot of fun.  It’s always crazy not knowing how it’s going to go and what the casting assistant is going to do when there’s action involved.  Not to mention, the room could’ve comfortably seated six but walked into eight, plus me. Read the material, did it pretty much how I wanted to do it; Alan simply replied “Fantastic.”  I left proud and pleased.

I did shoot two eps, “Beautifully Broken” (302) and “It Hurts Me Too” (303).  When I booked the role, I knew I would be showing 99 percent of my skin and I had about six weeks to hit the gym extra hard.  So, that was my life for those weeks.  Who knows if it will show?  The first ep was quick for me, not much for me to do.  Second ep was cool.  Alex and I spent some time chit chatting and reminiscing about some mutual Swedes and Finns.  We may get us all together sometime.  Between the chit chats was definitely different for me.  Stunts have been a big part of the job anyway but naked stunts are something else.  No place for pads.  “Closed set?”  Nah. I’m not shy.  Maybe Alex, since he had to … Read More »

People have seen the first three episodes of Season 3… And naturally, they’re blogging about them.

I’m torn about spoilers. Part of me (that would be the fan(g)) has no self-control. On the other hand, the sensible part of me doesn’t want to know, and that side of my brain has always regretted major spoilers.

For the moment, at least, the sensible side of me is beating my fan(g) into submission. But the Nest is committed to bringing you the most up-to-date information that we can. You can decide for yourself if you dare to know…

I haven’t read it, but televisionaryblog.com is the place to be if you’re hungry for more and just can’t wait.

Edit: Okay, so I made it about an hour before reading… *hangs head in shame* Actually, it’s a very well-written over-view, and it doesn’t give away spoilers (nothing that the Nest hasn’t already posted). I have a feeling that’s a contractual thing, but whatever the reason, I’m extremely grateful. All it served was to fan the flames of my enthusiasm for Season Three (not that I needed any help, but still). It seems as though Alan Ball and his team of writers brought their A game, and I cannot wait!

Gregory Sporleder has been cast in the role of Calvin Norris. Y’all know this actor, he has a long list of movie and TV credits including “The Crazies,” “Black Hawk Down” and “Hotel For Dogs.”

His character will first appear in episode 2, “Beautifully Broken” and he’s described as a big, rugged, bare-chested man in his 40s who is upset when the police arrive with a warrant to search his rundown trailer… 2 lines, 1 scene in this episode; STRONG RECURRING.

Three additional characters have been cast for True Blood. If HBO’s keeps this up their going to have to rent more studio space for all the new cast members.

Tamara Frapasella has been cast as Henchwoman in Episode 2.

Sylvianne Chebance has been added in Episode 2 as Were-Bitch.
[WERE-Bitch] FEMALE, 20s or 30s, NAKED, MUST SPEAK GERMAN. Seen in flashback to World War II, this naked, trembling German woman pleads for help, but suddenly and terrifying transforms…4 lines, 2 scenes (9)

James Harvey Ward has been added in Episode 4 as Felton Norris.
[FELTON NORRIS] Early 20s, this violent young punk is a relative of Calvin’s who strips Lafayette’s car and helps beat up Lafayette…1 line, 2 scenes (33 sptv050769) RECURRING

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Tamara Frapasella

Sylvianne Chebance

James Harvey Ward

Here’s another little interview with Alexander Skarsgård from the Golden Globes. He makes a very nice umbrella holder and has no idea how many gazillion other actors are joining True Blood. Very charming little snippet.