Overheard in the Concept Meeting…

Director Scott Winant asking writer Alex Woo, "So she tries to zap him, but nothing comes out...?"

Janina on Luna

By Gianna Sobol

Gianna: What's happening for Luna this season?

Janina: Ohhhh, just general insanity. I'd like to say she's ONLY dealing with losing the father of her child, but her life is just getting more and more complicated this year. 

Gianna: Do you think Luna and Sam are the real deal? Are they meant to be?

Janina: Do I, Janina, think so? YES! I LOVE them together. Finally, a not-so-effed-up shifter who understands her and will adore her for her, drama and all. Does Luna think so? I think she's a cautious and smart momma. She's not trying to run to the altar again anytime soon.

Gianna: How do you prepare yourself for a day of shooting? Do you do anything specific to "get into character"?

Janina: It depends on the material at hand. If it's a morose moment, I have to keep myself in a certain headspace, to be able to burst into tears, or have the character on the verge, because I don't snap into that place easily. Otherwise, I like to have a lot of fun on set. I don't hang out in my trailer all day. I'd rather crack jokes with the crew. I was just saying to Sam last week, I think I've talked to him in silly voices MORE than I've talked to him in my normal voice since I've met him.

Gianna: What's your favorite quality about Luna?

Janina: Her protective nature. She'll cut you if you mess with her, or those she loves.

Gianna: What's your most disliked aspect of her?

Janina: Her skepticism. In some ways it’s what makes her a survivor, but sometimes I just wanna say, "Lady! He's a good guy! You can trust him! Now kiss'm and just be happy, already!"

Gianna: Alan has mentioned that a lot of Season 5 is about the Vampire Authority...How does that affect the shifters in our favorite little town? Do the species mix?

Janina: Well, look, the Authority will affect everyone on this planet at some point, so... yes. But right now, the shifters have something else to deal with.

Gianna: Any fun memories from this season?

Janina: Yeah! Your text, asking me if I'd read Sookie at a table read. Anna couldn't make it, so I gave it a go. Somewhere along the way I started finding the rhythm and melody to the way Sookie speaks. Sheer fun. Ooo! And wandering the lot after a fitting and meeting the wolf wranglers. They showed me two lil’ baby wolf pups in a cage! 

Gianna: And finally, sum up the season in one word:

Janina: OMFG... that's kinda one word, right?

What’s on Jason Stackhouse’s Kitchen Counter?

By Gianna Sobol

Some cheese puffs, a stack of mail, an empty bottle of beer and a very strange bunny.

Explosive Season 5 Trailer

Got 'True Blood?' Stick your fangs into a sizzling trailer for Season 5.

Stephen Moyer Behind the Camera

By Gianna Sobol

You may have already heard that Stephen Moyer is trying his hand at directing this season, taking the reins of episode 8 (written by Mark Hudis). I asked Michael McMillian, who plays Steve Newlin, what it’s like to work with Moyer in such a different capacity and he had quite a bit to say:

"It's clear Stephen has a deep appreciation for these characters and a need to dig into things a little deeper than usual to find the truth in each scene. He has a natural talent for directing. He's really in his element behind the camera and brings a playful and wicked sense of humor with him. It was fun working with him. I felt like the parents had left town and our cool big brother was in charge of all us kids. He took his role seriously, but still managed to throw us a party."