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True Blood Casts Eric’s Dad

By Aemac on Mar 5 2010 | 10 Comments »

[ULFRICK]In his 40s to 50s.. warm, a battle-scarred Swedish Viking king, he is Eric’s (Alex Skarsgård) father, seen in a flashback to 900 A.D. Though they have a good relationship, there is some tension between father and son, because Ulfrick wants Eric to learn responsibility and behave in a manner befitting royalty…GUEST STAR

Posted in Casting, EP 5 - Trouble, Hans Tester, True Blood

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10 Responses to “True Blood Casts Eric’s Dad”

Aemac says:

5 March 2010 at 3:49 pm

I didn’t think this guy fit the part at first, but the more I look at him, he works. Probably better then Alex’s real dad.

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Valerie says:

5 March 2010 at 4:25 pm

I love Stellan Skarsgard so I’m disappointed he didn’t get cast as Eric’s dad but it makes sense to cast someone else if Ulfrick is supposed to be stuck in his 40′s. Looking forward to the new season!

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Lizzie says:

5 March 2010 at 4:29 pm

Yes, Stellan would have been too old, I guess. This guy will be OK, as AB knows what he is doing.

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- Betty says:
  
  17 April 2010 at 8:29 pm
  
  Stellan is never too old.
  
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Barbara E says:

5 March 2010 at 4:38 pm

While I was rooting for Stellan also, I can see Hans Tester fitting the part well. Don’t forget, by the time he’s in costume, hair done a certain way, perhaps some dirt smudges here and there … he’ll look the part.

Geesh, is it June YET???? Not that I’m rushing my birthday or anything (37 as of June 9th) … but I want some True Blood! =)

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toni says:

5 March 2010 at 4:40 pm

This guy played a very icky role on Nip Tuck this season, I have to wash my brain to forget.

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wizz says:

5 March 2010 at 7:13 pm

it will work, with a majestic wig and beard and an animal skin, haha.

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Billsrenfield says:

5 March 2010 at 9:15 pm

Am I the only one looking forward to the flashback scenes?! :)

Looking forward to learning more about Eric’s human life before he was turned by Godric.

Maybe we get to see Bill in his Cival War uniform, and learn more about his human life too.

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- jay says:
  
  6 March 2010 at 5:57 am
  
  ur not alone im lookn 4ward 2 all the flash backs also
  
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Lizzie says:

6 March 2010 at 5:50 am

Yes, I will also enjoy all flashback scenes.

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