Michelle Forbes: True Blood could last 9 seasons
By Lividity on Feb 11 2010 | 5 Comments »
In this article published today by The Sun UK, Michelle Forbes mentions that she thinks that True Blood could run for nine seasons. In the article she also explains why she thinks True Blood is as popular as it is – and gives hints about her character’s motivations in season 2. The second season of True Blood kicks off in the UK on the FX Channel on February 26 at 10pm.
Michelle Forbes, who plays sexy Maryann Forrester in the vampire series, told TV Biz she thinks the award-winning programme has “enormous staying power”.
The 45-year-old explained: “There’s a possibility it will last nine years because Charlaine Harris has written nine books which the show is based on.
“But ultimately it’s up to the audience to decide how long it’s relevant. It has an enormous following in the US. There is a lot of stories to tell so I hope it’s around for a long time.”
And the former Star Trek actress reckons True Blood has been such a hit because it’s not just about vampires.
She said: “The great thing about True Blood is that it’s not just about vampires.
“It’s about a telepathic waitress, it’s about a shape shifter, it’s about a young girl Tara finding herself, it’s about the town’s deputy policeman who is tortured and longing for respect and love. It’s about love, intimacy and family.
“Vampires happen to be a part of it but it’s not just about them. The appeal for a lot of people is that it’s more the town with different creatures living together. There’s broader appeal for True Blood because it’s not just focusing on the vampire mythology.
She is such a beautiful woman and a great actress. It was one of the best roles of this past season of True Blood, hope the best for her :)
I agree Michelle Forbes is a tremendous actress. She was a great addition to TB Season 2. I’ll miss her.
I hope so!
so do i … i really hope that TB can last longer
that would be cool! It would bbe great to see it last That long! Other shows perhaps not as good have lasted 10 or more seasons! Fans really like this show and I think that interest in it will last quite a long time!
Besides,This Is the Best ensemble cast that HBO has had since The Sopranos!