Alan Ball Is Pro-New Blood on "True Blood"

Adding a new cast member to an already tight ensemble can be tricky stuff. Chemistry can be slow to build, storylines sometimes feel forced and viewers tend to revolt initially, preferring the stasis of the characters they've come to know and love. But fear not, "True Blood" lovers. Alan Ball wants to make sure everyone is a happy camper.

The third season of the HBO series is expected to see a major influx of new supernatural characters, including Alcide, a werewolf who complicates things with Sookie (Anna Paquin) and Bill (Stephen Moyer) and Sookie and Eric (swoon-inducing Alexander Skarsgard

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