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Who’s your daddy? That’s the question True Blood fans are asking about Alexander Skarsgård’s Viking vampire this season, as the series plans flashbacks to medieval Scandinavia that explore Eric Northman’s origins and roots. Having already introduced (and dispatched with) Eric’s vampire progenitor, Godric (Allan Hyde), the series is now casting for Eric’s human father, King Ulfrick.

Considering that the role calls for a fluent Swedish speaker who looks like he could be Alexander Skarsgård’s father, the part just has to go to Alex’s real-life dad, internationally acclaimed actor Stellan Skarsgård, right? Here’s what we’re hearing:

We asked reps for papa Skarsgård if he would be playing Ulfrick on True Blood, and they said, “He will not.”

OK, so, bah humbug to that, but if Señor Skarsgård isn’t down for the role, who else would work? The official character description reads thusly: “In his 40s to 50s, warm, a battle-scarred Swedish Viking king, [Ulfrick] is Eric’s 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 (47) ACTOR MUST SPEAK FLUENT SWEDISH.”

In lieu of Stellan, fans have suggested casting Max von Sydow, Bill Nighy or Viggo Mortensen. Von Sydow and Mortensen both actually speak Swedish, and Nighy has vampire-genre experience from his work on the Underworld franchise. We like any one of those choices, but who appeals to you?

eonline.com- Jennifer Godwin

Buxom Swedish Servant Girl – Female, 20’s and attractive. This servant girl is seen in a flash back to 900 AD with Eric. Eric kisses her passionately and fondles her breasts. Role has no lines and requires topless scenes.

Ulfrick – In his 40s to 50s.. warm, a battle-scarred Swedish Viking king, he is Eric’s (Alex Sarsgård) 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 (47)

Colonel Flood – In his 50s to 60s.. self-assured, dressed like a golfer with a military haircut, he is a Wolf Pack Leader. He doesn’t respond the way Sookie and Alcide expect to recent events.sptv050769..GUEST STAR (27)

Astrid -  In her 30s, warm, a Swedish Viking queen with a new baby, she is Eric’s (Alex Sarsgård) mother, seen in a flashback to 900 A.D…GUEST STAR (47)

Summer – In her early 20s, super positive, she’s a nice girl from Hoyt’s church who’s attracted to Hoyt in a chaste way…2 lines, 1 scene (37)

So, who do you guys think should play Colonel Flood and Eric’s parents  on True Blood?

~M.

Glamour Magazine via trueblood-news.com

Kelly

…who will be played by Dawn Olivieri

and her first table read will be on Monday.

What do you guys think?

~M.

KITCH MAYNARD who is a cocky, Golden Boy.  He’s 17 year old and the new high school football star.  He has replaced Jason as the hometown hero and he enjoys rubbing it in Jason’s face.

STRIPPER / ANN who is exotic-looking, but dead behind the eyes.  She is glamoured and devoured by three vampires.

CHIP WELLING who is a clean-cut, all-American Christian youth that recognizes Jessica from Bible Study and is relieved to see her alive.

DONNY who works with Jason on the road crew.  He kisses up to Kitch.

FELTON NORRIS who is a violent young punk in his early 20s.  He is related to Calvin.  He strips Lafayette’s car and helps beat up Lafayette.

TAMMY who is sixteen and Kitch’s hot girlfriend.  She drives around with him in his sports car and giggles at his rudeness.

To view full casting call with complete character and casting information click here.

~As you can see it mentions some familiar and not-so-familiar characters from the book series.  What do y’all think about the descriptions?

Kelly

From the Brentwood Weekly News. I think there are some typos in this particular article, however. I am not sure what “filmingphie” is – a new one on me! I corrected quite a few from the original I saw on line.
~Jara

True Blood actor in Brentwood

7:00am Monday 11th January 2010

TRUE Blood star Stephen Moyer was back in his native Brentwood to enjoy the final performance of Brentwood Theatre’s Christmas production.

The Hollywood actor, who stars in the hit US vampire show, took his family to see The Twits for its final night.

Stephen, 41, a former pupil of St Martin’s School, in Hutton, started his acting career performing with the Brentwood Operatic Society’s youth theatre group, and has kept up his support for local theatre by becoming Brentwood Theatre’s patron.

The actor, who plays suave vampire Bill Compton in the popular HBO television series, which has also taken the UK by storm, said he enjoyed the Christmas show, which was based on the much-loved Roald Dahl story.

Moyer who is engaged to his True Blood co-star Anna Paquin, popped in while enjoying a break from filmingphie.

The second season of True Blood will hit UK screens in 2010.

Brentwood councillor Mark Reed, who works for the popular community theatre, said: “Stephen was fantastic – he spent the whole evening chatting to everyone and taking lots of pictures.”