Denis O’Hare Gets Excited About Returning to True Blood

In a recent interview with Collider discussing his new role in American Horror Story, Denis O’Hare talked about his return to True Blood, including who gave him the news from the season finale script.

As much as you must have been asked, over the last season, whether or not Russell Edgington would return on True Blood, was [it] exciting to finally have that door opened for this coming season?

O’HARE: Hell, yes! I had been hearing rumors and things, but until I actually heard that there was a script, in which they went to the parking lot and found a hole in the ground and chains, I wasn’t sure. I’ve been in contact with people fromTrue Blood, and I’m friends with a lot of them, and Joe Manganiello, who plays Alcide, actually told me first. He was like, “Dude, there’s this scene where I go to the parking lot and you’re not there anymore,” and I went, “Yes!” I’m really thrilled. I love that family. Alan Ball is such a spectacular person to be around and to work for. I’m really excited to get to go back and join them, and I love the character. I can’t wait to pick up where he left off.

Have you thought about how he could be now, with the time that’s passed?

O’HARE: He could change. His experience has, maybe, redefined him and shaped him differently.

Are you surprised with how much everyone truly loved the character?

O’HARE: I was. I didn’t expect it, and I was a little shocked, but ultimately, I’m really pleased. It’s a very nice thing to have happen. I was really thrilled.