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HBO Is Rebooting “True Blood”

HBO is rebooting the hit vampire series “True Blood.” According to THR, the network is currently in the early stages of developing a “new version” of the series with “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” creator Robert Aquirre-Sacasa at the help. “True Blood” is based on the novel series of the same name from author Charlaine Harris. The series debuted in 2008 and had seven seasons. There is no word yet if any of the original cast will return. Alan Ball who created the original series is on board to executive produce. We’ll update you when we know more.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2020
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Watch The Entire “True Blood” Series Free On HBO

Need something to binge while in isolation? Sink your teeth into the complete 7-season series “True Blood“, created by Alan Ball, based on the book series by Charlaine Harris. HBO has offered up the entire 80-episode series for free, without having to subscribe for viewers in the U.S. which is available both online, on Now & Go apps, and through Prime. The long-running series (2008-2014) follows telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) as she discovers the supernatural world after vampires come out of the shadows and enter regular society. When Sookie meets the mysterious vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) she’s thrust into the supernatural world filled with vampires, witches, werewolves, fairies and more. Alexander Skarsgård, Ryan Kwanten, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley, and Nelson Ellis star among others.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2020
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“Sacred Lies” Creator Raelle Tucker Talks Season 2 And More In Our Interview

Raelle Tucker has a long list of great series she’s been involved with, she wrote and produced “True Blood”, as well as “Jessica Jones”, and now the second season of the series she created, “Sacred Lies”, is streaming FREE on Facebook Watch, from Blumhouse. I had the pleasure of speaking with Raelle about the series. Here’s our conversation: Horror Fuel: “I’m hooked. I watched what is out of season two and then went and watched season one. I’m on the season one episode where the father did that horrible thing to his daughter. It’s intense.” Raelle Tucker: “Yeah. That’s probably my favorite episode of the first season. I really love the ending of that episode.” Horror Fuel: “It’s good. So, tell me how this wonderful series came to be.” Raelle Tucker: “So, with season one, I had the pleasure of reading “The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly” by Stephanie Oakes. I optioned the book for season one. I had this

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 2, 2020
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“True Blood” Actor Joins The Cast Of ‘Godzilla vs Kong’

Director Adam Wingard‘s Godzilla vs. Kong has made a series of cast announcements, today it’s been announced, via Deadline, that “True Blood” actor Alexander Skarsgard has joined the cast. Skarsgard joins previously announced cast members Demián Bichir (The Nun), Brian Tyree Henry (Child’s Play remake), Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), and Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things). Wingard directs from the screenplay written by Terry Rossio. Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, and Brian Rogers are producing. Godzilla vs. Kong is set to open theaters on May 22, 2020, from Legendary and Warner Bros.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 27, 2018
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Gregg Daniel Talks Truth or Dare And True Blood In An Interview

Actor Gregg Daniel and I sat down to talk about some of his many roles, including Truth or Dare, which recently opened in theaters, and his recurring role on series like “True Blood“. Gregg got his start on the stage while at NYU’s Tisch Scholl of the Arts before going on to appear in over a hundred roles in films like Hancock, Spider-Man 3, and Hollywood Homicide. You might also recognize him for his appearances in “Grey’s Anatomy”, “True Detective”, “Castle”, “Weeds”, or “Ghost Whisperer.” Horror Fuel: “Where did you find your inspiration for your portrayal of Reverend Daniels in True Blood?” Gregg Daniel: “I grew up in the church. My father was very involved in the church. We went to church every Sunday. I went to Sunday school for an hour, then we’d go to the service. So, I have a long line of being involved with the church as well. In fact, I thought that I was going

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2018
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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Anna Paquin

Gather ’round my Little Monsters, gather ’round! That midweek celebration of a wonderful Woman of Horror is here for your reading pleasure. With this particular actress you’ll have folks that know her as Rogue and those who know her as Sookie, but regardless of how you know of her you have to admit Anna Paquin is a versatile talent. Anna was born a Canuck in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, as the youngest of Mary and Brian Paquin’s three children. At four years of age, she and her family relocated to Wellington, New Zealand, where she spent several years growing up as a Kiwi. It was during her family’s time in New Zealand that Anna would earn her life changing acting role. Jane Campion’s film, The Piano, was set to roll cameras in New Zealand, and the role of young Flora still needed to be cast. Anna auditioned for the role and beat out thousands of other young hopefuls, including her own

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Capt McNeely
Aug 23, 2017
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‘True Blood’ Actress Deborah Ann Woll Enters ‘The Maze’

Deborah Ann Woll, most well known for her role as Jessica, the spawn of vampire Bill Compton on HBO’s ‘True Blood’, is entering Adam Robitel’s The Maze. Woll will co-star alongside Logan Miller (Scout’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse) and Taylor Russell (Dead of Summer). The film, a psychological thriller, centers on six strangers who find themselves trapped in circumstances that are beyond their control and must use their wits to survive. Neal Moritz and Ori Marmur will be producing the feature, penned by Maria Melnik and Bragi F. Schut, which should be announcing more casting news soon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 10, 2017
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The First Trailer Is Here For ‘Midnight, Texas’ The New Supernatural Series From NBC

The first trailer is here for NBC/Universal’s new supernatural series ‘Midnight, Texas‘ from Niels Arden Oplev (Mr. Robot) who is directing from the script written by Monica Breen, producer for ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D’. ‘Midnight, Texas’, an adaption of Charlaine Harris’ novels and is closely tied to ‘True Blood’, will be very different. There is a good chance that the two series will have a cross-over at some point. Vampires, witches, werewolves and the supernatural will be central to the story of the new show. While it looks normal from the outside, Midnight is a safe haven for all supernatural beings, as well as humans, fortune tellers and other outcasts. In the town your neighbor could be a human, a vampire, a werewolf or even an angel, together they form a family. They residents must deal with bikers, police and other challenges, all while coping with each other. The lead role of Manfred Bernardo, a powerful psychic and the new guy

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 9, 2016
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Midnight, Texas (Series) Coming To NBC From Director Of The Girl With The Dargon Tattoo

HBO’s True Blood, the loose adaption of Charlaine Harris’ novels, drew a horde of adoring fans. They will be happy to hear that now, True Blood’s spinoff series, titled Midnight, Texas, has been ordered by NBC. With The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’s Niels Arden Oplev directing from the script written by Monica Breen, producer for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. What is clear, according to Deadline, is that Midnight, Texas, while being closely tied to True Blood, will be different. The new show will stick closer to Harris’ novels. And of course, NBC will not be able to pull-off a TV-MA rating like HBO can. The two series will have some cross-over. Vampires, witches, werewolves and the supernatural will be central to the story of Midnight, Texas. The town of Midnight is a safe haven for all supernatural beings, as well as humans, fortune tellers and other outcasts. In the town your neighbor could be a vampire, a werewolf or even

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 31, 2016
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True Blood Actress Joins The Cast Of AMC’s Preacher

As I reported in January, AMC has placed the order for their new series ‘Preacher’, based on the graphic novel by Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon. Ennis will be working along side Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg on the show’s script, which is getting a modern update. Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg The ’90s comic book series ‘Preacher’ tells the story of a preacher in a small Texas town, who mergers with an entity that has escaped heaven. Preacher has the ability to make anyone do what he commands. Jesse Custer “the preacher” , Tulip O’Hare and Cassidy, a vampire, team up and go on a journey to find God and fight the evil they discover along the way. AMC has announced two cast members so far, Tulip and Arseface. ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ actress Ruth Negga has been cast in the role of Tulip O’Hare. In the comics, Tulip is a beautiful woman who’s tough as nails. She also

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 11, 2015

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Horror Fuel

HBO Is Rebooting “True Blood”

HBO is rebooting the hit vampire series “True Blood.” According to THR, the network is currently in the early stages of developing a “new version” of the series with “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” creator Robert Aquirre-Sacasa at the help. “True Blood” is based on the novel series of the same name from author Charlaine Harris. The series debuted in 2008 and had seven seasons. There is no word yet if any of the original cast will return. Alan Ball who created the original series is on board to executive produce. We’ll update you when we know more.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 9, 2020
Horror Fuel

Watch The Entire “True Blood” Series Free On HBO

Need something to binge while in isolation? Sink your teeth into the complete 7-season series “True Blood“, created by Alan Ball, based on the book series by Charlaine Harris. HBO has offered up the entire 80-episode series for free, without having to subscribe for viewers in the U.S. which is available both online, on Now & Go apps, and through Prime. The long-running series (2008-2014) follows telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) as she discovers the supernatural world after vampires come out of the shadows and enter regular society. When Sookie meets the mysterious vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) she’s thrust into the supernatural world filled with vampires, witches, werewolves, fairies and more. Alexander Skarsgård, Ryan Kwanten, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley, and Nelson Ellis star among others.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2020
Horror Fuel

“Sacred Lies” Creator Raelle Tucker Talks Season 2 And More In Our Interview

Raelle Tucker has a long list of great series she’s been involved with, she wrote and produced “True Blood”, as well as “Jessica Jones”, and now the second season of the series she created, “Sacred Lies”, is streaming FREE on Facebook Watch, from Blumhouse. I had the pleasure of speaking with Raelle about the series. Here’s our conversation: Horror Fuel: “I’m hooked. I watched what is out of season two and then went and watched season one. I’m on the season one episode where the father did that horrible thing to his daughter. It’s intense.” Raelle Tucker: “Yeah. That’s probably my favorite episode of the first season. I really love the ending of that episode.” Horror Fuel: “It’s good. So, tell me how this wonderful series came to be.” Raelle Tucker: “So, with season one, I had the pleasure of reading “The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly” by Stephanie Oakes. I optioned the book for season one. I had this

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 2, 2020
Horror Fuel

“True Blood” Actor Joins The Cast Of ‘Godzilla vs Kong’

Director Adam Wingard‘s Godzilla vs. Kong has made a series of cast announcements, today it’s been announced, via Deadline, that “True Blood” actor Alexander Skarsgard has joined the cast. Skarsgard joins previously announced cast members Demián Bichir (The Nun), Brian Tyree Henry (Child’s Play remake), Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), and Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things). Wingard directs from the screenplay written by Terry Rossio. Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, and Brian Rogers are producing. Godzilla vs. Kong is set to open theaters on May 22, 2020, from Legendary and Warner Bros.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 27, 2018
Horror Fuel

Gregg Daniel Talks Truth or Dare And True Blood In An Interview

Actor Gregg Daniel and I sat down to talk about some of his many roles, including Truth or Dare, which recently opened in theaters, and his recurring role on series like “True Blood“. Gregg got his start on the stage while at NYU’s Tisch Scholl of the Arts before going on to appear in over a hundred roles in films like Hancock, Spider-Man 3, and Hollywood Homicide. You might also recognize him for his appearances in “Grey’s Anatomy”, “True Detective”, “Castle”, “Weeds”, or “Ghost Whisperer.” Horror Fuel: “Where did you find your inspiration for your portrayal of Reverend Daniels in True Blood?” Gregg Daniel: “I grew up in the church. My father was very involved in the church. We went to church every Sunday. I went to Sunday school for an hour, then we’d go to the service. So, I have a long line of being involved with the church as well. In fact, I thought that I was going

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2018
Horror Fuel

Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Anna Paquin

Gather ’round my Little Monsters, gather ’round! That midweek celebration of a wonderful Woman of Horror is here for your reading pleasure. With this particular actress you’ll have folks that know her as Rogue and those who know her as Sookie, but regardless of how you know of her you have to admit Anna Paquin is a versatile talent. Anna was born a Canuck in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, as the youngest of Mary and Brian Paquin’s three children. At four years of age, she and her family relocated to Wellington, New Zealand, where she spent several years growing up as a Kiwi. It was during her family’s time in New Zealand that Anna would earn her life changing acting role. Jane Campion’s film, The Piano, was set to roll cameras in New Zealand, and the role of young Flora still needed to be cast. Anna auditioned for the role and beat out thousands of other young hopefuls, including her own

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Aug 23, 2017
Horror Fuel

‘True Blood’ Actress Deborah Ann Woll Enters ‘The Maze’

Deborah Ann Woll, most well known for her role as Jessica, the spawn of vampire Bill Compton on HBO’s ‘True Blood’, is entering Adam Robitel’s The Maze. Woll will co-star alongside Logan Miller (Scout’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse) and Taylor Russell (Dead of Summer). The film, a psychological thriller, centers on six strangers who find themselves trapped in circumstances that are beyond their control and must use their wits to survive. Neal Moritz and Ori Marmur will be producing the feature, penned by Maria Melnik and Bragi F. Schut, which should be announcing more casting news soon.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 10, 2017
Horror Fuel

The First Trailer Is Here For ‘Midnight, Texas’ The New Supernatural Series From NBC

The first trailer is here for NBC/Universal’s new supernatural series ‘Midnight, Texas‘ from Niels Arden Oplev (Mr. Robot) who is directing from the script written by Monica Breen, producer for ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D’. ‘Midnight, Texas’, an adaption of Charlaine Harris’ novels and is closely tied to ‘True Blood’, will be very different. There is a good chance that the two series will have a cross-over at some point. Vampires, witches, werewolves and the supernatural will be central to the story of the new show. While it looks normal from the outside, Midnight is a safe haven for all supernatural beings, as well as humans, fortune tellers and other outcasts. In the town your neighbor could be a human, a vampire, a werewolf or even an angel, together they form a family. They residents must deal with bikers, police and other challenges, all while coping with each other. The lead role of Manfred Bernardo, a powerful psychic and the new guy

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 9, 2016
Horror Fuel

Midnight, Texas (Series) Coming To NBC From Director Of The Girl With The Dargon Tattoo

HBO’s True Blood, the loose adaption of Charlaine Harris’ novels, drew a horde of adoring fans. They will be happy to hear that now, True Blood’s spinoff series, titled Midnight, Texas, has been ordered by NBC. With The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’s Niels Arden Oplev directing from the script written by Monica Breen, producer for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. What is clear, according to Deadline, is that Midnight, Texas, while being closely tied to True Blood, will be different. The new show will stick closer to Harris’ novels. And of course, NBC will not be able to pull-off a TV-MA rating like HBO can. The two series will have some cross-over. Vampires, witches, werewolves and the supernatural will be central to the story of Midnight, Texas. The town of Midnight is a safe haven for all supernatural beings, as well as humans, fortune tellers and other outcasts. In the town your neighbor could be a vampire, a werewolf or even

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 31, 2016
Horror Fuel

True Blood Actress Joins The Cast Of AMC’s Preacher

As I reported in January, AMC has placed the order for their new series ‘Preacher’, based on the graphic novel by Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon. Ennis will be working along side Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg on the show’s script, which is getting a modern update. Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg The ’90s comic book series ‘Preacher’ tells the story of a preacher in a small Texas town, who mergers with an entity that has escaped heaven. Preacher has the ability to make anyone do what he commands. Jesse Custer “the preacher” , Tulip O’Hare and Cassidy, a vampire, team up and go on a journey to find God and fight the evil they discover along the way. AMC has announced two cast members so far, Tulip and Arseface. ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ actress Ruth Negga has been cast in the role of Tulip O’Hare. In the comics, Tulip is a beautiful woman who’s tough as nails. She also

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 11, 2015