True Blood - Anna Paquin on Sookie, Alexander Skarsgård on Eric

PaleyFest 2011: The cast of True Blood and the show's creator, Alan Ball, assess the status of the show in between seasons three and four. Anna Paquin and Alexander Skarsgård delve into the mindsets of their characters, Sookie and Eric.
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[@levityoflonging22]

I hate that AB was so set on Sookie and Bill. I wish her relationship with Eric got more screen time.

[@alexanderthegamer573]

Agrees the in the books ERIC WAS HER TRUE LOVE...... She ends up woth him I the end

[@maryeggleston1526]

@@alexanderthegamer573 no she doesn’t

[@maryeggleston1526]

@@alexanderthegamer573 but their relationship was def serious and more in depth than they ever got on screen

[@sammy9021]

No she doesn’t…Eric betrays her by marrying a Queen vampire..

[@levityoflonging22]

@@sammy9021 Eric was sold into 100 years of sexual slavery by his maker. He added another century for assurances that Sookie would be left alone. But yeah, Harris did her characters so dirty and I boycott anything else that she writes.

[@babysab8013]

Jesus Eric is pure hotness

[@swedishzeldafan6121]

Agreed

[@Braja.JennNj]

Oh yes!!!

[@eduardodeclan3366]

I guess I am kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good site to watch newly released series online?

[@atlasgideon6211]

@Eduardo Declan Flixportal =)

[@eduardodeclan3366]

@Atlas Gideon Thank you, I signed up and it seems like a nice service :D Appreciate it!

[@Skylardietsche]

I was promised 17 more seasons. Where's the other 10 Alan? WHERE IS IT

[@jmtibby]

+Su-Mari Diedericks lmao you made me laugh out loud, but ur so right! Alan! where the hell are they?!

[@TheArtObsessed]

Alan left the show after season 5. Explains a lot why season 6 & 7 were such disasters.

[@nicktasopoulos6395]

+QuartyDawn sorry but since season 4 this show was bad

[@gatinhatinytigre]

Personally, I think it got really bad, almost unwatchable, in season 4 & 5 and then the storyline went back to where it should be in season 6 & 7, minus the Eric & Sookie relationship we so desperately wanted

[@ronreitan1632]

I just love Anna and Ryan's sibling chemistry. They even look alike. I loved Sookie and Jason's relationship.

[@ashleymorales4295]

i find it facinating now Anna's accent comes and goes during certain interviews. probably from having to do the southern accent all the time

[@ilqar887]

Stephen moyer is so underrated. he is so good looking

[@rabbitholegirl1]

Oh god yes

[@melissaferguson9650]

Oh yea. It's why I started watching. Wasent interested in another stupid vampire show. Then I saw Bill

[@Bettie_Williams]

I think, ultimately, True Blood was done in by the fact that Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin fell in love and got married. It undermined the core of the show. In the books, once Sookie is left brokenhearted by Bill (and finds out all the things he did to her on behalf of the queen) she never can allow herself to trust him again. As much as she does not stop caring about Bill, they are never together again. She goes out and dates other people and finds other loves (including Eric). Her relationship with Eric even ends up becoming bigger and more complex than the one she had with Bill because she's more mature and Eric is much more honest with her. But Alan Ball's inability to separate Bill and Sookie from Stephen and Anna meant that he never let Sookie the character explore life as she does in the books. As such, the character of Sookie in the show is always hung up on Bill--even when there is no reason in the world she ever logically would be. This means she never trusts Eric or allows him in--even when she should. This means basically everything Season 4 and on just goes to crap.

[@eveyryder4164]

Bettie Williams yes to everything. But I DO believe she would be hung up on him. You never really get over your first love. No matter how it ended up.

[@chrissyhardwicktaylor5920]

I have never read the book(s). Sadly, never knew there was a book or books. Actually just came upon the t.v series by accident when it was well into the 4th season and got hooked. Because of your comment I now want to read the book(s)!

[@juliaw151]

Chrissy Taylor omg! You so should. They are better than the show imo. I have them all and read them before the show came out. You will see the show in a different light (pun intended) after reading them.

[@marquisdelafayette1929]

When people say they don’t like Eric losing his memory don’t realize that IS Eric. He is the most loyal person on the show but has learned not to “show weakness” because then they can be used against him. So he pretends not to care when in reality he does. Bill on the other hand is the opposite. He pretends to care and sympathize with humans but in reality he only cares about himself and is power hungry and dangerously ambitious.

[@michellevyanca5280]

@@marquisdelafayette1929 100% yes to everything you just said. I feel like season 1-4 was set up so that the viewers would root for Eric and Sookie and there were just so many moments where they shared a genuine connection and so much chemistry. And it basically just disappears in S5-S7 like in the later seasons we barely have one Eric and Sookie scene. It's ridiculous tbh.

[@brodieleahxoburnettmyers9808]

Cannot believe this show is over😭😭 it feels like my heart has been ripped out I feel lost with out it please bring back at least 1 more season😭

[@rosellex_]

yes I felt the same :'(

[@brittanyvanlue7218]

Omg the way Stephen looked at Anna when he said sookie was like the greatest I love them. And I want the last 10 seasons we were promised. Love this show

[@TheDodoshwedo]

I think they come across as a really awkward couple.

[@TrisMRecords]

I just finished all 7 seasons last night. I cries so hard at the end.

[@avinaughty]

just finished a few days ago. So sad! I think I truly fell in love with the entire cast!

[@patrikmacek121]

I started watching True Blood six days ago and today a finished it and the finale was so emotional that I could'nt stop crying. Such a magnificent show.

[@tuhermana2891]

What happens with Eric? I am watching season 4 right now and I can't wait to find it out. He will stay alive right? 😂

[@patrikmacek121]

MalaIva NemaMane Do you really wanna know?

[@tuhermana2891]

@@patrikmacek121 yes, I'll keep watching anyways

[@albe21able]

Naaaw! That "jag älskar dig också" was so cute😍😭❤️

[@fw1421]

It’s been amazing watching Anna Paquin grow up on screen. I think the first time I saw her was in Fly Away Home and she was just this force to be reckoned with. Amazing actress! I love her as Sookie! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tammiepage6489]

That was the first movie I’ve seen of her too. That’s where I keep a fan of her. I think I may. I know she did movies before that one but I think that was her biggest movie on her own. I think I’m not sure.

[@fw1421]

@@tammiepage6489 her first film was The Piano when she was just a little girl. I think she was with Holly Hunter in it.

[@Maja942]

TARA LOOKS SMOKIN

[@whatreallymatters571]

agreed

[@enlyalonso3733]

did anyone feel that awakward moment when they said sookie and bill were soulmates in real life it was like :O i guess it must be hard being an actor and not falling in love with so many people!

[@vjosasaracini4661]

yeah, you are right. but I don't get it why was it awkward when they are a married couple. its just weird to act like that

[@lavenderraine773]

I noticed it too! They wouldn't even look at each other happily! Looked pissed, especially Anna.

[@Cubby113able]

@@lavenderraine773 Anna always looks so pissed off. it was a real let down for me to see how she is in real life. I loved the show so much then I saw her crappy attitude in some of these interviews. it changed how I looked at the show in a way. I wanted to believe that Anna was just as nice as Sookie was on the show. These interviews totally burst my bubble. Now I wish I had never even watched them. At least Stephen truly seems to be a good person. I think he is SO HOT.

[@LisaLisa-mx3hq]

I just don't think they wanted to break from their roles on the show cause that's what they were there to discuss,if they went into hubby wife mode it would have been odd too.

[@w.lester255]

It’s just weird actor shenanigans they’re doing to play to/with the audience. But yeah I get what you mean, before Paquin and Moyer started playing it up there was kind of a shock throughout the room.

[@FaithWorth]

Love the random person who said "Jag alskar deg" in the middle of Alex's answer.

[@БальджирКек-Манджиева]

Faith Worth and whats that mean?

[@Pipa991]

ДЕВУШКА ЛАРИНА I love you

[@surfgirl78]

Jag elskar Alex ,so so snygg 😎

[@scarlettgomez7117]

I couldn't heard it 😔

[@itisme8076]

I love this cast so much!! Watching it currently for like the 1000th time!

[@chrissy61297]

I love that almost the whole cast was here ❤️😍

[@otkaczalkawariatka]

The way Alex is leaning towards Anna while she's speaking is goals.

[@pamp5797]

I would help Eric.

[@moa5364]

Stephen is sooo cute😍❤️

[@ryandavid739]

After that season (4th), the show jumped the shark.

[@SparklyPopz]

aw joe manganiello is so cute!

[@LisaLisa-mx3hq]

I wish He spoke up when someone said who can do a good "Sookie" like Bill,cause He did it so freaking good too,they actually sound pretty similar saying it.

[@lyssettegarcia5425]

i miss my favorite show so far...

[@vaneferreirajipa]

lyssette garcia ❤️😢

[@31446963048]

Just finished binge watching and could have done without the final season. Its basically a soap opera with vampires etc. The best characters were the supporting characters. They tended to give the show what little depth it had.

[@sandra969]

Supporting actors like who?? Just wondering

[@31446963048]

@@sandra969 That was 2 years ago so I don't even remember anymore. Many serials have that problem, the finish but sorry I just don't remember anymore.

[@celestialstar8115]

You are correct. The 7th season is just all crying and weeping . I didn't like it either. Except some parts. It was horrible.

[@amybritt4113]

Eric is just Hot. 😍 ❤ 🔥 Loved me some True Blood, I wanted more. 😉

[@enavuckovic6939]

Anna is so cute when she smiles

[@jeffb9939]

I love Anna. I love to watch her movies

[@byron7434]

alexander is lurking over the guy who plays Bill, and looks like hes in character for eric

[@fernandabluntkrasinski9026]

Book 4 fans screaming.. memories 😍

[@ariannyswindlord2665]

her eye literally twitched when Alan talked about she and bill being soulmates

[@lilsheba1]

I like what Allan said about it being difficult to not think of Sookie and Bill being soul mates when Anna and Stephen ARE soulmates in real life, that's exactly how I feel. Knowing they're married in real life, happily, just heals my heart when I think of Sookie and Bill.

[@leondreamcast]

It’s so wild watching them interview about the next season, they trying so hard not to spoil or talk about stuff they can’t

[@richardkruspe2427]

anna paquin is perfect harley queen in next batman

[@MsDF936]

Wow that was awkward and painful when he called them soulmates.

[@rabbitholegirl1]

"He doesn't know who he is" WOHOO 😂

[@mdgau6730]

Stephen Moyer is hot!!!!

[@justmissjamey]

Anyone notice the look anna gave Alexander when he said blonde people are in bon tomps?? I've watched her on many interviews, and on walks with stephan, and there is just something about her ..like she comes off fake, like shebis just being nice for the cameras, and she is usually uncomfortable. .i cant quite figure it out

[@JLynn31279]

Justmiss jamey Or when the comment was made about them being soul mates... She looks almost pissed off at Stephen. She is so weird in interviews. I can't figure it out either. Also, why are some interviews done with a strong accent and others a normal accent?! This is why she comes off as fake I think. I still like her though. Anyway, I'm behind and just finished Season 6 and taking a break by watching interviews before starting Season 7.

[@kikisdeliveryservice2750]

Remember though wasnt this around the time she had the babies. (I think she had twins.) And she never really was the best in interviews. She doesnt seem comfortable.

[@dylalan1]

she doesn t look comfortable because she feel bad when they are too many people around her, it makes her anxious :( she told it to her fans on her Twitter

[@justmissjamey]

+Mrs. Silvers i really agree..like why choose this type of job that will put you in front of so many people...so many say she dont like being around many people, and i get that, but why do this line of work?? i need to finish up the last season as well. i dont see the connection to stephan on screen like it does not come across like they are in love..at first i was upset her playing sookie, but i dont really know now whom could have played the role better

[@dylalan1]

What do you guys have against Anna paquin playing the role?? She is an awesome actress, she just play her characters the way the writers want her to

[@tamarareed5281]

Alex and Stephen Is fye ❣👌 Wish Uu guys could of had more seasons.Of course I didn't forget the MS.Stackhouse Uu and Stephen are the perfect couple he is a cutie but Eric woah👏💖

[@LisaLisa-mx3hq]

Ummmm,Alcide? (werewolf) lol

[@aliciakelly378]

Joe and Alex damnnnn

[@emily7038]

17 more seasons my butt how come they didn't do more just 7

[@kevindenniston2110]

Sookie is so damn cute

[@jabezsembegere8513]

Anna, What happened to the New Zealand accent?

[@leviosa_her]

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer sometimes seem to have a stick up their bottoms.... but I still love their acting and their characters.

[@amandas1865]

Miriam Aissa Sánchez Fenoll Seems to be more of her snobbing him tho. :(

[@ihaveacar]

Anna has anxiety in front of crowds. It's the same thing as Harrison Ford look at any interview he does and he seems like a dickhead because that's how he deals with it.

[@anonamoose2229]

God why are these panels always so unbearably cringy?! Every one I've ever seen has been awful, I can't even finish this one. I blame the interviewers, it's their job to lead and create structure.

[@moa5364]

He is so cute I diiiieeee

[@unspokendevotion3277]

You said there would be 17 seasons 😭

[@jenniferstarkey8246]

It would have helped the show immeasurably if Stephen had bowed out once he and Anna got married. Mostly due to the fact that AB couldn't see beyond their marriage and I think there were rumours that Anna also pushed hard for Sookie to end up with Bill. This whole schtick that the characters were "soulmates" because of the offscreen relationship is so bizarre. It's a show about vampires. Let's separate fact from fiction and let the actual storylines breathe. Not to mention, SM and AP had zero chemistry onscreen lol. In short, Eric and Sookie were robbed.

[@rayva1]

How is it that Alex has better looks than his younger bro, Gustaf from Vikings?

[@ghostriderwolf1532]

rayva1 cause he's just naturally sexy! ;)

[@Brunte81]

To be true to you… Gustaf used drugs and I think he is also older. If not, the drugs made him look that.

[@victoriajo5683]

Floki is crazy type of cute Alex on the other hand is just sexy

[@playtoearnmeta]

damn anna is so cute in this vid =D

[@YolkaF]

I miss Tru Blood!

[@deidremulroe2461]

Stephen and Alexander are very very SEXY.. And genuinely nice guys.. Anna seems quite serious".. But her charecter was great..👌Just binged watched, missed it first time round.. Loved it.. Fun, Sexy. Just entertaining.. Disappointed it ended that way.. 😪 🇬🇧

[@rickystutts6028]

TRUE BLOOD WAS GREAT . SAD THAT IT STOP .

[@esmeraldalinares7676]

Mevfacina bill y encuentro a zuki muy poco decdida

[@marymad7006]

#TeamNorthman

[@samantha-uo2gi]

something is so off about anna to me

[@deidremulroe2461]

Comes across Moody.. Total opposite to her husband.. He's a charmer! But her charecter Sookie was great. She was very young for a big show.. 🇬🇧

[@honeybunney2309]

Its so weird how Anna hides her face when Stephen says Sookie, i couldn't tell if she was turned on by it or pissed. And then the both look upset about the soulmate comment. Its mot a secret but they're acting like Alan just exposed all their secrets to the entire world. What is up with the weird energy between Anna and Stephen? Anna looks very uncomfortable and tense. She does seem very closed off . I seen another panel with her and an interviewer ask her a question and she says "someone else answer some questions" in a rude condescending way.

[@TheDodoshwedo]

I know, shes got such bad energy in real life.

[@sandra969]

Hoyt is adorable

[@lyseloriau2749]

tara, très bonne actrice, on ne lui a pas donné la parole?

[@danifinley5300]

Why stop im in love with true blood i mean in love like id leave my husband love lol

[@silly_ideals]

I've just find out that Sookie means slutty dogs in russian. Litteraly when it's written Suki. Did they choose that name on purpose?

[@potmki6601]

It means "bitches". Either your Russian or English or common sense or all of the above are not really good

[@n3v4ehh]

I can say cookie and bookie and i can sookie

[@rabbitholegirl1]

Stephen ❤

[@isabellaandmevlogz]

i get anna

[@noeldee9236]

I’m so curious what Anna and Stephens twins look like but I’m sure that will never happen

[@TerenaTCloud]

Stephen Moyer looks like a vampire out of character. Is it that overcast across the pond?

[@pabriny]

they're soulmates in real life awwwwwkward!!!!!!!!! LOL Why are they so closed off?

[@sheylathompson]

super true blood..¡¡¡¡

[@Stuart267]

Can't believe I had a huge crush on Paquin in early 2000's looking at her now I am blown away at how painfully average she is

[@deidremulroe2461]

Think she has a little attitude.. Bit serious! . But her charecter was great. She was very young.. All the cast were perfect.. 🇬🇧👌

[@arielellis1317]

I think the last 4 seasons were all crap. I thought bill was gonna be alive in the end. Made me cry

[@vaneferreirajipa]

kkkkk muito bom ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alexanderthegamer573]

Okay im gonna say it again READ THE DAMN BOOKS!!! BILL IS NOT HER SPUL MATE AT ALL. She NEVER forgives Bill and falls for Eric instead. First 4 seasons were great others were subpar at best.......

[@lydiabelarbi9158]

Hello 🤗 in which book she falls for Eric please?

[@alejandraguzman9842]

please joe manganiello is so hot

[@blackwidowspider9852]

I love the books they were more realistic they were much more exciting my mind did a better job than true blood

[@ratihwidiarti3516]

Stephen, will you marry me 💍

[@singingalien4029]

Lol I have only watched 10 episodes

[@honeywest1421]

Anna Paquin seemed perturbed. Anyone else Notice?

[@honeywest1421]

That’s too bad because everyone else seemed so pleasant & happy to be with their fans.

[@deidremulroe2461]

Yes. Bit Moody, serious.. Stephen is happy jolly.. But Anna played a great character as Sookie..they were All great. 🇬🇧👏 Only just watched it.. Just abit behind... 🙄🤣

[@laraozates5157]

4:36 i alskereee

[@alexshow7020]

sadly only 7 seasons and a poor ending,sorry love the show but it could be more ..

[@cosmicactivity299]

0:36

[@shower_shorts_inc]

Season 4 and up is the worst. i loved season two tho. It was actually creepy.

[@esmeraldalinares7676]

Y no me gusto que se involucrara con erick

[@esmeraldalinares7676]

Y no me gusto que se involucrara con erick