True Blood season 3 just ended, but fans are already clamoring to know what happens next. Here’s what we know so far about season 4 (plus the DVDs).

FAQ

HBO has renewed True Blood for a fourth season, slated to premiere June 12, 2011. Yes, that’s 9 months away. No, that’s not unusual for a cable show. Yes, we will be updating True-Blood.net with news, interviews, and scoop during the hiatus. We’ll even keep up our weekly webcast and giveaways during the hiatus!

Although no official announcement has been made for the release of the season 3 DVDs, past history suggests that True Blood season 3 will be available on DVD in the U.S. in May 2011.

**SPOILER ALERT**

As usual, True Blood season 4 will pick up immediately where season 3 left off, so at least some of our questions will be answered right away. Alan Ball has declared this the season of the witch in several interviews. The role of Hallow, a necromancer and an important part of the witch wars in the books, is being cast for season 4 and we know that Holly returns to play a role in the action.

Alan also stated in the little clip after the finale that we’ll meet other supernatural beings in season 4. Something besides vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, fairies, and witches? We’ll also see a major upheaval in the world of vampire politics, what with Russell being MIA for the time being.

Already confirmed to return are: Sookie, Eric, Bill, Sam, Tara, Jason, Lafayette, Pam, Alcide, Terry, Arlene, Jessica, Jesus, Tommy, Holly, Crystal, Claudine, Hoyt, and Russell.

Updated 11.12.10: Hallow Stonebrook and Portia Bellefleur have been cast.

Updated 01.06.11: Spoilers for True Blood episodes 4.01, 4.02, and 4.03 are posted. We’ve also launched our “Who Is…” series to get to know the new characters for True Blood season 4.

Updated 01.13.11: Spoilers for True Blood episode 4.04 are posted and Antonia has been cast.