From left: The Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder; Twilight's Kellan Lutz and True Blood's Alexander Skarsgard

People.com has a new poll that features new vampire hotties other than HBO True Blood’s Stephen Moyer as Bill Compton and Twilight’s Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen.

It’s time to call attention to a fresh crop of forbidden baddies getting viewers’ blood pumping:

Ian Somerhalder as Damon
The 30-year-old star, best known for his role as Boone on ABC’s Lost, brings some bloodsucking action to network TV on the CW’s new series, The Vampire Diaries – out this fall. As smug vampire Damon, Somerhalder gets in between his younger vampire brother Stefan and his mortal teen crush Elena.

Kellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen
Playing ripped big brother Emmett to Pattinson’s Edward Cullen can’t be the easiest job, but Lutz – who also stars on 90210 – has his own set of “Twilighters” screaming. The 24-year-old hunk, who landed on PEOPLE’s “Hottest Bachelors” list, has girls (and their moms!) ogling over his steamy shirtless shots.

Alexander Skarsgard as Eric Northman
As Eric Northman, the brooding vampire “sheriff” presiding over Bill Compton’s Louisiana area, Skarsgard, 32, brings a commanding presence to HBO’s cult hit True Blood. The blond Swede’s character also owns hotspot Fangtasia.

Go to People.com to vote! So which vampire hottie do you want to be bitten by?

Come on True Blood Eric fans, go vote while the poll is still open! Currently Twilight’s Kellan Lutz is winning!

Photo Credit: Kharen Hill / The CW; Everett Collection; HBO

For someone who appeared in only four episodes of True Blood, Godric managed to make quite an impression on us. The 2,000-year old vampire showed himself to be a gentle, compassionate soul, and as his body dissolved in blue flames on the hotel roof, I found myself wishing he would stay a while longer, even though I knew he was “full of joy.”

Watching the towering Eric fall to his knees at the feet of his Maker and tearfully beg him not to leave was an emotional thing to behold. Allan Hyde, the young Danish actor who played Godric, exuded wisdom beyond his years as he comforted Eric: “There are centuries of love and faith between us.”

But what happened next between Godric and Sookie was among the most poignant and beautiful moments of the entire series. He was weary of life and of the perpetual fighting between humans and vampires. In the end, he found peace. He was ready for whatever awaited him after he left this earth.

Sookie, waiting for the sun with him, began to cry. Certainly, she was grateful to him for saving her from Gabe in the church basement. What one writer for the Boston Globe suggests is that, on another level, Sookie’s tears were also for Bill:

She will probably never get to witness Bill’s “end”– she will probably die first. So she had an opportunity to shed tears for a gentle vampire like Bill while he left the world.

This connection was probably intentional. When Sookie told Bill that she needed to be with Godric, she said, “You of all people should understand how he feels. What if it were you, Bill? What if in 1,800 years, you were Godric?”

Bill has proven that he still has a heart, even if not the literal, beating one. Though a vampire, he cares for humanity. It must have been a great relief to him when synthetic blood became available. He no longer had to feed on humans to survive. He willingly cut himself off from the vampire community — which he knew to be a corrupting influence — and began “mainstreaming.” He regained some semblance of his former humanity. And all of this was magnified further when he met Sookie. He fell in love with her. She was his miracle.

So it is easy to picture Bill, a thousand years or more from now, becoming like Godric. Sookie would be long gone, but he would have held onto the goodness that she awakened in him. If he ever became a vampire leader, he would probably try to calm the animosity between humans and vampires, knowing that it was possible for them to live peacefully if they would only let go of their prejudice. For Bill, protecting humanity would be like protecting Sookie because of humanity’s connection to her.

Eric did not understand what Godric meant when he said that the very existence of vampires was wrong. “You taught me there is no right or wrong. Only survival… or death.” This has been Eric’s truth for 1,000 years. It’s not his fault that he believed his Maker, but Godric lied to him. So Eric held the fundamental assumption that surviving is the only thing that matters. Bill, however, knows that survival is not the most important thing. He has proven many times that there are things worth dying for: he would have staked himself to be free of Lorena and the cruelty she made him inflict on humans; he would rather have spent years in a coffin with silver chains than turn Jessica into a vampire; and he would have allowed himself to waste away in the sunlight trying to save Sookie from Rene. Bill is only 173-years old, but he already has a gentleness that Godric acquired after 2,000 years of living.

I’m addicted to “True Blood.” This show has captivated me and has me hooked. I’m about as addicted to this show as Bill is to Sookie — And it seems I’m not the only one. “True Blood” scored 4.46 million viewers checking in on average for the 9 p.m. airing on Sunday night. That’s up from last week’s 4.43 million by about 100,00 more people!

With approximately 11.4 million viewers per episode,”True Blood” continues to dominate the airwaves. Its HBO’s most watched show since the “Sopranos!” That’s saying a lot. In comparison,”Entourage” and “Hung” are averaging 2.8 million. Wow, not that impressive when you compare it to “True Blood’s“ numbers is it? Tvbythenumbers.com states that True Blood scored a 2.3/6 (rating/share) with adults 18-49 (same as last week) and was the #12 most-watched program in primetime for the week in the 18-49 demographic. That would make it ranked 9th most watched show compared to basic cable. However, this is an unfair comparison since HBO is in a much smaller percent of households at 25%, while basic cable is available in 75% of households. Taking those numbers in to account, it actually puts True Blood on par with broadcast TV.

So,why is “True Blood” so successful? Is it because of the show’s characters? Creator Alan Ball? What’s causing this frenzy that’s making myself and others go crazy after having to wait one week for the new episode and balancing on the edge of sanity wanting to know whats to happen next?

All I can suggest is that you watch it. Maybe you will become addicted to “True Blood” and maybe you’ll find yourself roaming the nights like a crazed vampire wanting more and more, anticipating every episode in agony over what’s to happen next. Or maybe this show might be too much to handle. The choice is yours.

Ok True Blood Fans, here is the third Twitter giveaway! TrueBloodNet.com will be running several contests in the coming weeks where you can have a chance to win T-Shirts, Season 2 Posters, General True Blood Fan Gear, Sookie Stackhouse Box Sets, True Blood Season 1 Soundtrack and DVD Sets. The third round of giveaways start today July 25, 2009.

Follow us on Twitter @truebloodnet and we are launching a new contest Sunday, July 26 - Win Sookie Stackhouse 1-7 Box Set: What Would You Like to See Happen with Arlene? All entries will be sent to Carrie Preston. The winner with the best response will be chosen.

Contest Name: TrueBloodNet.com Twitter Giveway #2 - Living Dead in Dallas Book 2

Deadline: Aug 8, 2009 11:59:59 EST

Prizes: One Dead Until Dark Book 1 and Living Dead in Dallas Book 2 by Charlaine Harris

Contest winner must respond to winning email notification within 3 days or the next random winner will be selected.

HIT HBO SERIES TRUE BLOOD KICKS OFF SECOND SEASON JUNE 14

In the backwoods Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the mystery surrounding the serial killer has finally been solved. But just as things are settling down, deadly new twists threaten Sookie Stackhouse and everyone around her.

TRUE BLOOD kicks off its 12-episode second season SUNDAY, JUNE 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other new episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time. Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the show takes place in the not-too-distant future, when vampires have come out of the coffin, thanks to the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood that means they no longer need humans as a nutritional source. The show follows the romance between waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, and her soul mate, 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer). Alan Ball (creator of the Emmy®-winning HBO series “Six Feet Under”) created and executive produces the show, which is based on the best-selling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris.

Other cast regulars on TRUE BLOOD include: Ryan Kwanten as Sookie’s brother Jason; Rutina Wesley as her best friend Tara Thornton; Sam Trammell as Sookie’s good-hearted boss Sam Merlotte; Carrie Preston as Sookie’s fellow waitress Arlene Fowler; William Sanderson as Sheriff Bud Dearborne; Chris Bauer as Detective Andy Bellefleur; Todd Lowe as Terry Bellefleur; Michelle Forbes as Maryann Forrester; Alexander Skarsgård as Eric, a Nordic vampire; Deborah Ann Woll as Jessica, a new vampire under Bill’s supervision; Mehcad Brooks as Eggs “Benedict” Talley; Michael McMillian as Rev. Steve Newlin; Mariana Kloveno as Lorena; Anna Camp as Sarah Newlin; and Jim Parrack as Hoyt Fortenberry.

June’s episodes:
Episode #13: “Nothing But the Blood”
Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: June 14 (11:00 p.m.), 16 (11:30 p.m.), 20 (11:30 p.m.) and July 5 (9:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: June 15 (8:00 p.m.), 18 (10:00 p.m.), 19 (midnight) and 21 (3:15 p.m.)
A shocking murder outside Merlotte’s has Bon Temps reeling. Meanwhile, Sookie’s (Anna Paquin) relationship with Bill (Stephen Moyer) is tested when she learns about Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll), and of his involvement in her uncle’s death. Sam (Sam Trammell) recalls a shape-shifting encounter he had with Maryann (Michelle Forbes) as a 17-year-old. Jason (Ryan Kwanten) gets a sudden windfall that allows him to pay for a leadership retreat with the Fellowship of the Sun. Two adversaries find themselves sharing a mysterious dungeon and, possibly, the same fate.
Written by Alexander Woo; directed by Daniel Minahan.

Episode #14: “Keep This Party Going”
Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: June 21 (11:00 p.m.), 23 (11:30 p.m.), 27 (11:30 p.m.) and July 5 (10:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: June 22 (8:00 p.m.), 25 (10:00 p.m.), 26 (11:00 p.m.) and 28 (2:00 p.m.)
Sookie is forced to cope with Bill’s obligations to Jessica, as well as the romantic inconveniences the teen vampire’s presence creates. At the Light of Day leadership conference, Jason makes a favorable impression on its ambitious leaders, Steve (Michael McMillian) and Sarah Newlin (Anna Camp), though not on his jealous roommate Luke (Wes Brown). Maryann casts her spell on Merlotte’s patrons, and Sam proves helpless to stop the revelry.
Written by Brian Buckner; directed by Michael Lehmann.

Episode #15: “Scratches”
Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 28 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: June 28 (11:00 p.m.), 30 (11:30 p.m.) and July 1 (10:00 p.m.), 4 (10:15 p.m.) and 5 (11:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdate: June 29 (8:00 p.m.)
When Sookie is attacked by a mysterious creature, Bill must enlist Eric’s (Alexander Skarsgård) help to save her. At the Light of Day retreat, Jason has second thoughts about the sect’s anti-vampire agenda, but Sarah and Steve counter his doubts with flattery and promises. After snapping at Tara (Rutina Wesley) and new employee Daphne (Ashley Jones), Sam decides to cut and run. A bored Jessica heads over to Merlotte’s, where a smitten Hoyt (Jim Parrack) falls under her spell. At another Maryann-hosted party, Tara finds her attraction to Eggs (Mehcad Brooks) interrupted by a swirling, aphrodisiac fog.
Written by Raelle Tucker; directed by Scott Winant.

Concluding its 2008 run last November, the first season of TRUE BLOOD was a hit with subscribers and critics. USA Today called it “wildly imaginative,” with “one of the best ensembles of the new series,” while TV Guide hailed the show as “graphically sexy and scary, and often wildly funny,” and “a broadly entertaining, deliciously twisted slice of modern Southern Gothic.”
Before the new season of TRUE BLOOD kicks off, viewers will have a chance to catch up on season one. HBO2 will present three episodes per night back-to-back at 8:00 p.m., June 4-6, while HBO will present the first season’s final three episodes back-to-back at 8:00 p.m. on June 7.
“True Blood: The Complete First Season” will be released by HBO Home Entertainment on DVD and Blu-ray May 19; “True Blood: Music from the HBO Original Series” will be released by Elektra Records the same day.
TRUE BLOOD was created by Alan Ball; based on the Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris; executive producers, Alan Ball and Gregg Fienberg; co-executive producers, Brian Buckner and Nancy Oliver; supervising producer, Alexander Woo; producers, Mark McNair and Raelle Tucker.

HBO has been releasing a dizzying array of videos, both online and on TV, in the promotion of True Blood.

True Blood Episode 12 “You'll Be The Death Of Me” Preview Trailer (November 16th, 2008):


True Blood Episode 11 “To Love Is To Bury” Preview Trailer (November 9th, 2008):


True Blood Episode 10 “I Don't Wanna Know” Preview Trailer (November 2nd, 2008):


True Blood Episode 9 “Plaisir d’Amour” Preview Trailer (October 26th, 2008):


True Blood Episode 8 “The Fourth Man In The Fire” plus Season Preview Trailer (October 19th, 2008):


True Blood Episode 7 “Burning House Of Love” plus Season Preview Trailer (October 12th, 2008):


True Blood “Critics Raving” Trailer (October 11th, 2008)


True Blood Episode 6 “Cold Ground” Preview Trailer (October 6th, 2008):


True Blood Episode 5 "Sparks Fly Out" Preview Trailer (September 28th, 2008):


True Blood Episode 4 "Escape From Dragon House" Preview Trailer (September 21st, 2008):


New Season 1 Preview Trailer (September 21st, 2008):


True Blood Episode 3 “Mine” Preview Trailer (September 14th, 2008):


True Blood Episode 2 “The First Taste” Preview Trailer (September 7th, 2008):


1 min. True Blood Series Teaser Trailer #3 (September 4th, 2008):


1 min. True Blood Series Teaser Trailer #2 (September 4th, 2008):


1 min. True Blood Series Teaser Trailer (September 4th, 2008):


2:50 min. Extended True Blood Promotional Trailer (August 19th, 2008):


2:30 min. Extended True Blood Promotional Trailer (August 14th, 2008):


1+ min. Extended True Blood Promotional Trailer (August 4th, 2008):


First Official True Blood Teaser Trailer (July 27th, 2008):


Here is a sampling of Tru(e) Blood “Viral Marketing” related videos that may be of interest.

Tru Blood “Le Sang De La Passion” Commercial:


Tru Blood Beverage Commercial:


The Styx River Suites Motel:


Delbert & Delbert, pro-vampire lawyers:


LoveBitten.net Commercial:


Interview with the American Vamire League Representative, Nan Flanagan:


White House Briefing On Vampires:


Great Revelation News Round Up:


Senator Bradford supports vampire rights:


The Blood Copy Report #1 June 8th, 2008:


The Blood Copy Report #2 June 15th, 2008:


The Blood Copy Report #3 June 22nd, 2008:


The Blood Copy Report #4 June 29th, 2008:


The Blood Copy Report #5 July 6th, 2008:


The Blood Copy Report #6 July 13th, 2008:


The Blood Copy Report #7 July 20st, 2008:


The Blood Copy Report #8 July 27th, 2008:


The Blood Copy Report #9 August 3rd, 2008:


The Blood Copy Report #10 August 10th, 2008:


The Blood Copy Report #11 August 17th, 2008:


The Blood Copy Report #12 August 24th, 2008:


The Blood Copy Report #13 August 31st, 2008:



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Start: Sunday, July 26 (9:00-10:00 pm)
Other HBO playdates: July 26 (11:30 pm), 28 (11:30 pm) and 29 (10:00 pm)
HBO2 playdates: July 27 (8:00 pm), 30 (10:00 pm) and 31 (11:00 pm)

Accompanied by Isabel human friend Hugo (Christopher Gartin), Sookie, he embarked on a dangerous mission to locate Godric. Meanwhile, Bill was surprised when a vampire from the distant, more violent past resurfaces in Dallas. Au Bon Temps, Daphne Saturday presses to get comfortable in his own skin (s), Hoyt (Jim Parrack) continued its improbable court Jessica, Andy (Chris Bauer) Lafayette about his disappearance, and Tara and Eggs (MEHC Brooks) while taking a detour on the road. In the light of day camp, Jason faces a difficult physical and emotional options.

Written by Brian Buckner, directed by Michael Lehmann.

Watch True Blood season2 online free ep5 - Never let Me Go

Start: Sunday, July 19 (9:00-10:00 pm)
Other HBO playdates: July 19 (11:30 pm), 21 (11:30 pm), 22 (10:00 pm) and 25 (11:30 pm)
HBO2 playdates: July 20 (8:00 pm), 23 (10:00 pm), 24 (1230) 26 (4:00 pm) and 31 (10:00 pm)

In Dallas, Sookie is connected with one of their own, and then joined the Bill and Eric for a strategic partnership at the top of the lair of a lack of vampire, Godric (Alan Hyde) in the presence of their lieutenants, Stan (Ed Quinn) and Elizabeth (Valerie Cruz). Meanwhile, Jason shows his talent in a light, boot camp, and was rewarded for his work with a gift for Sarah (Anna Camp). By Tara rejected in their efforts to resettle, Maryann decides to launch its spell on the staff of the Merlotte, softening of Tara to her new "family." Eric has a little known secret of his past with Bill, Sookie, and makes a decision that could solve the mystery Godric - or dead.

Written by Nancy Oliver, directed by John Dahl.

Watch True Blood season2 online free ep4 - Shake And Fingerpop

Start: Sunday, July 12 (9:00-10:00 pm ET / PT)
Other HBO playdates: July 12 (11:30 pm), 14 (11:30 pm), 15 (8:30 pm) and 18 (10:00 pm)
HBO2 playdates: July 13 (8:00 pm), 16 (10:00 pm), 17 (11:00 pm), 19 (4:30 pm) and 31 (9:00 pm)

With Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) in the trailer, Bill (Stephen Moyer) and Sookie (Anna Paquin) to lead to lead Dallas Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) vampire-reconnaissance mission - but a surprise awaits them at the airport. A daylight Institute, Jason (Ryan Kwant) is the victim of a joke, but he is laughing at the last anointing Newlin requesting greater. Maryann (Michelle Forbes) introduces Tara (Rutina Wesley), at a birthday party for Sookie, who draws much of its Bon Temps bacchanalian revelry. Saturday (Sam Trammell) delay their departure from the city to attend the bash, connect with Daphne (Ashley Jones) in the process. Having barely escaped Fangtasia, Lafayette (Nelsen Ellis) is pulled back reluctantly into the orbit of Eric.

Written by Alan Ball, directed by Michael Lehmann.

Watch True Blood season2 online free ep3 - Scratches
Start: Sunday, June 28 (9:00-10:00 pm)
Other HBO playdates: June 28 (11:00 pm), 30 (11:30 pm) and July 1 (10:00 am), 4 (10:15 h) and 5 (11:00 pm)
HBO2 playdate: June 29 (8:00 pm)

When Sookie is attacked by a mysterious creature, the bill should call Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) to help save her. In light of the Day of Reflection, Jason has doubts about the cult of anti-vampire agenda, but Sarah and Steve doubts against flattery and promises. After hanging with Tara (Rutina Wesley) and new employees Daphne (Ashley Jones), Sam decides to cut and run. Jessica is a boring Merlotte, where fans, a Hoyt (Jim Parrack) fell under its charm. Maryann hosted elsewhere, Tara discovers his attraction to the eggs (MEHC Brooks), interrupted by a swirling, fog aphrodisiac.

Written by Rael Tucker, directed by Scott Winant.

Watch True Blood season2 online free ep2 - Keep This Party Going

Start: Sunday, June 21 (9:00-10:00 pm)
Other HBO playdates: June 21 (11:00 pm), 23 (11:30 pm), 27 (11:30 pm) and July 5 (10:00 pm)
HBO2 playdates: June 22 (8:00 pm), 25 (10:00 pm), 26 (11:00 pm) and 28 (2:00 pm)


Sookie is forced to face the requirements of law Jessica, and the decline in adolescent romantic creates the presence of vampires. In the light of day leadership conference, Jason made a favorable impression on its ambitious leader, Steve (Michael McMillian) and Sarah Newline (Anna Camp), but not in the room jealous Lucas (Wes Brown). Maryann launches charm patrons at Merlotte, Sam shows and powerless to stop the festivities.

Written by Brian Buckner, directed by Michael Lehmann.
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True Blood episode 12 begins its second season Sunday, June 14 (9:00-10:00 pm ET / PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by new episodes by the following Sunday at the same time. Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the show takes place in the not too distant future, where vampires are out of beer, through the invention of mass production of synthetic blood that means they no longer need humans as a source of nutrition. The exhibition follows the romance between waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) who can hear the thoughts of people, and his soul mate, 173 years, vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer). Alan Ball (creator of the Emmy ®-winning HBO series "Six Feet Under") created and produced the spectacle of direction, which is based on the best-selling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris.

Other cast regulars including True Blood: Ryan Kwant as Sookie's brother Jason, Rutina Wesley as her best friend Tara Thornton, Sam Trammell as Sookie good heart Merlotte Sam's boss, Carrie Preston as Arlene waitress Sookie colleagues Fowler, William Sanderson as Sheriff Bud Dearborn, Chris Bauer as detective Andy Bellefleur, Todd Lowe as Terry Bellefleur, Michelle Forbes as Maryann Forrester, Alexander Skarsgård as Eric, a Nordic vampire, Deborah Ann Woll as Jessica, a new vampire, under the supervision of the bill; MEHC Brooks Eggs "Benedict" Talley, Michael McMillian and Rev. Steve Newline; Mariana Kloveno Lorraine, Sarah and Anna Camp Newline and Jim Parrack as Hoyt Fortenberry.


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True Blood, Season 1
Series Synopsis: In the not too distant future, vampires are out of the coffin. Thanks to the invention of mass production of synthetic blood, vampires no longer need humans for their review, and can move freely, if not very comfortable with their counterparts in life - but you can still go out at night . Meanwhile, in the Louisiana city of Carter Bon Temps, Sookie Stackhouse works as a maid in the house of the bar Merlotte. Although normal in appearance, has its own little: Sookie can read minds, which complicates her world in endless ways. But Sookie's life is much more interesting when Merlotte is the first vampire patron - the bill for 173 years of Compton - and the two are immediately drawn to off each other. Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, this new HBO series is created and the executive by Alan Ball, creator of the Emmy ®-winning HBO series "Six Feet Under."

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Nelsen Ellis
as Lafayette Reynolds, colorful cook at Merlotte
(Photo: HBO / Jaimie Trueblood)


Nelsen Ellis is currently shooting the upcoming HBO vampire series "True Blood," directed by Alan Ball. He recently wrapped "The Soloist" opposite Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx and Catherine Keener. Last year, Ellis finished filming "The Express" for Universal Pictures.

Ellis television credits include the Fox television series "Inside," produced by Brian Grazer and the HBO movie "Warm Springs" opposite Kenneth Branagh, Cynthia Nixon and Kathy Bates.

While studying at Julliard, Ellis wrote a semi-autobiographical play called "ugly", which not only takes place at school, but received the Martin Segal Award by the Lincoln Center. Most productions of "ugly" were performed in the Fringe Festival, and the Storm Theater Santa Monica Playhouse.

Nelsen Ellis was born in Alabama and then raised in Chicago. He currently resides in Los Angeles ...

as Sam Merlotte, the owner of the restaurant where Sookie works


Sam Trammell studied at Brown University and the University of Paris and has worked in theater, on Broadway, off-Broadway and in film and television.

Sam Trammell is an accomplished stage actor in New York whose credits include a Tony nominated performance in "Ah, Wilderness!" at Lincoln Center. Off-Broadway, including the feature "Dealer's Choice," "My Night with Reg", "if memory serves," "Ancestral Voices" and, more recently, "Kit Marlowe" at the Joseph Papp Public Theater, where he received comments pending.

Trammell films such as "Autumn in New York", "fight with alligators," will soon be versions of "Beat" and, more recently, an independent role in "Undermind."

On television, John Wells Trammell was in a "Trinity", while appearing in a recurring role in Barry Sonnenfeld "Maximum Bob."


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as Tara Thornton, best friend Sookie
(Photo: HBO / John P. Johnson)


Classically trained actress, Rutina Wesley, always brings a passion and intelligence to their work if they are on stage or behind the camera. Has been treated by some to a young Angela Bassett is an actress with a line that can make the audience both laugh and mourn together.

Currently, routine co-star of the upcoming HBO series "True Blood" based on Charlaine Harris popular "Southern Vampire" novels. The show is produced by the winner of the Academy, Alan Ball, and tells the story of vampires living among humans and the purchase of synthetic blood living in South America. Routine plays the role of Tara, the best friend of Sookie Stackhouse Anna Paquin.

Routine, Las Vegas, made his first film, with a leader in the Paramount Vantage / MTV Films, "How We Move," the British director Ian Rashid Sienna Films and produced by Canada. She played the lead role of Raya Green, a young man who returns home in the city after the trauma of the death of his sister and his dismissal from an elite private school of their family can afford. She hopes that her talent as a dancer can not earn enough money for his flight to private schools of suburban life. With your friends, Raya realizes that the secret of happiness is not the future to escape their past, but embrace. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival (World Competition) and has received praise from numerous publications finger routine performance. The Hollywood Reporter said, "Young Wesley displays an intense charisma and powerful moves in the central role ..."

In the short time after graduating from Juillard, Rutina has accumulated a high quality of the credits for your resume. He has been a part of the pre-Broadway workshop of the musical Tony nomination for "The Color Purple" and starred in "In Darfur" at the Public Theater in New York said. Routine made his Broadway debut, playing an important role in the visibility of the production of "The Vertical Hour," by acclaimed playwright David Hare, co-starring two Academy Award nominee Julianne Moore and Bill Nighy. The performance was acclaimed by critics, director, Sam Mendes, and produced by Scott Rudin and Robert Fox

Routine graduated in theater from the University of Evansville, and before that, participated in the Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts. He also attended the prestigious Juilliard School (Drama Division, Group 34). In addition to his studies at Juilliard, Rutina also spent a summer studying Shakespeare at the well-known and highly respected Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. While in the program, she was able to address the highly sought after role of Juliet in a production of "Romeo and Juliet" by Nona Sheppard.

Currently divides his time between Los Angeles and New York. Routine is represented by Endeavor Talent Agency and managed by the Inspire Entertainment, LLC ...