CASTING NEWS: Meet Alcide!

Dec
15
2009
Sexy, alpha were? Yes please!

Sexy, alpha were? Yes please!

The most anticipated new character for True Blood‘s third season is Alcide, the were who makes things even more interesting for Sookie. The Hollywood Reporter just announced that How I Met Your Mother hottie Joe Manganiello landed the role. Kudos to the Truebies who called this one!

It’s been a busy couple of days in True Blood casting news. In case you missed it, here’s the current round up. WARNING: Character spoilers below!

Denis O’Hare – Russell Edgington, King of Mississippi, vampire

Grant Bowler – Coot, leader of a motorcycle gang, werewolf

Theo Alexander – Talbot, Russell’s “trophy husband”, vampire

Shannon Lucio – Caroline Compton, Bill’s wife before he was turned, human

Marshall Allman – Tommy Mickens, Sam’s younger brother, possible shifter

J. Smith-Cameron – Melinda Mickens, Sam’s mother, possible shifter

James Frain – Franklin Mott, Tara’s love interest, vampire

Alfre Woodard – Ruby Jean Reynolds, Lafayette’s mother, human

Natasha Alam – Yvetta, dancer at Fangtasia/Eric’s lover, human?

Gregg Daniel – Reverend Daniels, Lettie Mae’s pastor, human

Cooper Huckabee – Joe Lee Mickens, wife of Melinda, human

Related posts:

  1. True Blood Season 3 Casting Round Up (SPOILERS) (UPDATED)
  2. CASTING NEWS: Meet the King of Mississippi
  3. True Blood Season 3: Who Is Melinda Mickens?

Comments

80 Responses to “CASTING NEWS: Meet Alcide!”
  1. Gerri says:

    Couldn’t wait to see Alcide. I read the books. I pictured him much more pumped-up and muscular than that. But he’s a hottie!!!!!!! Good choice.

    • Rhonda says:

      I think this is a great fit for Alcide!!!! Joe is sexy, deep, and plays moody Alcide very well.

  2. Heather says:

    WOW!! He is yummy!! I was hoping for more Eric/Sookie action, but I sure wouldn’t mind seeing her and this hottie together for a bit….*swoons* (Especially since Eric will have another lover this season…booo!)

    • dxeroz says:

      lol, just wait a couple seasons, ull c some

    • maria says:

      i wouldnt mind seeing sookie with sam a bit more! lol

  3. Allie says:

    I dont think he’s a good fit for alcide! he’s def not whats described in the book.. i think joseph reitman (was married to shannon elizabeth) wouldve been a better match, except that he’s not that tall! oh well cant wait to see season 3!

  4. Chevie says:

    Gosh He What i expected but he sure is a hottie lol
    saw the teaser for season 3 and well he looks Sexy as in it
    all scruffy like lmao
    :P

  5. maria says:

    not at all who i pictured alcide to be from reading the books. but i bet he does great with the character. cant wait for season 3!

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