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Three New Cast Members Join True Blood Season Three

December 15, 2009


Triple casting scoop tonight for the upcoming third season of HBO's True Blood, which began production a few weeks back.

Entertainment Weekly reports that Tudors star James Frain has just been cast in the heavily recurring role of Franklin Mott, Tara’s over-protective vampire squeeze. His character debuts in the second episode of the new season.

Franklin, a character that appears in Charlaine Harris' original Sookie Stackhouse books is described as a tall, dark, and handsome vampire who seems to have an “immediate and torrid” connection to Tara.

Also, The Hollywood Reporter says Emmy-winning actress Alfre Woodard has been tapped to guest star as the mother of Lafayette Reynolds (Nelsan Ellis), the cook at Merlotte's who got busted for selling vampire blood and held captive and tortured by Eric (Alexander Skarsgard).

Lastly, EW's Ausiello Files revealed that Law & Order alum actress J. Smith-Cameron is set to play the recurring role of Sam’s estranged mother, Melinda.

Other additions this season include Marshall Allman, Theo Alexander, Grant Bowler and Nelsan Ellis. True Blood stars Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgård, Ryan Kwanten, Sam Trammell and Rutina Wesley.

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Posted by: Shane on December 15, 2009 at 02:56:08

Still no news on Alcide =[


Posted by: Evil L on December 15, 2009 at 15:22:01

Damn it I want Bubba


Posted by: daniel clavette on December 15, 2009 at 15:44:00

That is great new cast in true blood in season 3.


Posted by: Remy on December 15, 2009 at 19:16:39

only problem now is waiting for the new episodes. any word on when season 2 hits dvd?


Posted by: Lily on December 17, 2009 at 13:53:40

Shane - Alcide will be Joe Manganiello, best known for his role on One Tree Hill according to Access Hollywood.


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