Because it is, apparently, impossible to have a vampire storyline that does not include a werewolf storyline, the third season of the vampire-centric TV series True Blood will introduce a new werewolf character to make the supernatural drama even more dramatic. Entertainment Weekly gives us our first look at this wolfly new character named Alcide (played by Joe Manganiello) in a just-released promo photo with TB protagonist Sookie Stackhouse (played by Anna Paquin) … behold:
“There is definitely some [sexual] energy between the two of them,” says executive producer Alan Ball of the dynamic between his newest mane attraction, werewolf Alcide (One Tree Hill’s Joe Manganiello), and Sookie (Anna Paquin), who team up in season 3 (debuting June 12) to track down her kidnapped beau, Bill. “It’s not like either one of them is looking for romance, but they’re thrown into several intense situations [and] it’s hard not to bond on a deeper level.” It probably isn’t too tough for Sookie to bond with her animal sidekick on a superficial level, too. “The first shirtless scene [Joe] had I was like, “Who has those abs?” Ball recalls. “He’s in crazy peak physical condition. He’s eating nothing but pure protein. And of course, this being True Blood, he’s already shot his first naked scene. Hello, werewolves when they shift — no clothes!”
MMMMM … yes … I guess I now understand the appeal of throwing werewolves into any supernatural mix as much as possible. Considering how much True Blood likes to showcase nudity, I’m fully expecting that we will get to know this werewolf named Alcide very, very well. I doubt we’ll be seeing what Alcide looks like in wolf form before the show premieres in June but … I guess you never know what promo goodies might come our way in the next 2 1/2 months. Could the arrival of werewolves replace the vampires atop the hottness food-chain on True Blood? What do you think?
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alcide was such a great character in the books but i’m still all for eric :)
Yum……….me likey
I can’t wait to see who they cast as Quinn. The books make him sound delish.
is that the dude from one tree hill?
I have been a fan of Joe since OTH. He is definitely attractive, in a gruff sort of “hold-you-down and do what you will” kind of way. He will definitely add to the appeal of TrueBlood! Yay!
there were definitely some compromising moments with alcide in the books… hope they translate into the show as well! but i’m with sam: eric allll the way.
I am SOO very happy they are going with the werewolves this season. Look out Debbie Pelt. :op
“Hello, werewolves when they shift — no clothes!” So I just seriously read that as “when they shit”. LOL.
True Blood’s not really jumping on the vampire-werewolf bandwagon bc these books were written before Twilight. Coincidentally, Twilight’s characters are pretty similar to the Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood series.
-Alyssa
Read the books man! These books have much much more than just werewolves.
yummmmm. yay. i can’t wait for the new season to start.
I pictured Alcide a bit more handsome but this dude looks like he will do an awesome job! Can’t wait! ; )
Rugid, and yummy! =)
Just wanted to add, he’s definitely a WILF ;)
I agree with Sam.
Liked Alcide in the book, but I’m all team eric!!!
At first glance, Joe seems beautifully cast as Alcide! I loved him and his relationship with Sookie in the book and it looks like they will match the chemistry in person! Ahooooooooo!!!
can’t wait until june…must they keep casting the pure sex on this show…hehe
YEAH i think you would enjoy the books trent. for sure they will add the faeries as well.. just the same as the books. plus the other shifters like the werepanthers,were-lynx, etc… i stayed up all night just to finish the series. and now im seeing alcide.. damn! cant wait to see him and eric fight over sookie! 6’5 vs 6’4 how about the smaller bill? hehe