HBO bites into another season of 'True Blood'
Fourth 12-episode 'True Blood' season will premiere in the summer of 2011
'True Blood'
Credit: HBO
As "True Blood" fans know, waiting sucks. But at least HBO isn't making fans wait to find out if their favorite vampire soap opera will be back for a fourth season.
On Monday (June 21), HBO announced that "True Blood" has been renewed for a 12-episode fourth season, set to begin production early next year and premiere in the summer of 2011.
"The new season of 'True Blood' is off to a terrific start, as enthusiasm for this unique show continues to build among both subscribers and critics," says HBO Programming President Michael Lombardo. "We're looking forward to more chills from Alan Ball and his gifted team next year."
The third "True Blood" season premiered on June 13 and drew 5.1 million viewers for its first airing, not quite a record for the bloodsucking series, but up 38 percent from last summer's season premiere.
"I am beyond thrilled to be able to continue working with this amazing cast and crew," states Alan Ball, who developed the series from Charlaine Harris' novel series. "This is the most fun I have ever had."
A two-time Golden Globe nominee for Best Television Series, Drama, "True Blood" features an ensemble cast including Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgard and more.
News From Our Partners
-
Terminator Wanted Poster: FBI 'Searching' For Arnold Schwarzenegger Character
Johnny Depp Joins Comanche Nation Indian Tribe
Martha Stewart Wants To Be In 'Avengers 2': 'I Want To Play The Hulk's Girlfriend'
-
James Franco Enjoys Being 'Attached To Iconic' Parts Like 'Oz'
'House' Goes Out With A Bang
Solar Eclipse Inspires Silly 'Twilight' Tweets
-
The Telefile - Today's TWoP News: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The Telefile - TV on DVD: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The Telefile - The Cancelled 2011-12 TV Shows We'll Miss the Least
-
Cannes 2012: Critics Scorecard
24 Frames: The Films of Wes Anderson
RT on DVD & Blu-Ray: Red Tails and This Means War
-
Random Roles: Veteran character actor Robert Picardo on his work in and out of the makeup chair
Music Review: Paul and Linda McCartney: Ram
Perfect Circle: An REM Story: Part 5: Feeling Gravity’s Pull (Fables Of The Reconstruction)
-
'American Idol' finale: Phillip Phillips' 'Home' earns him a slam-dunk win in Round 3
'Smash': Jaime Cepero's Ellis and Raza Jaffrey's Dev are out as Season 2 regulars [Update]
'American Idol' finale: Jessica Sanchez takes on Whitney Houston and Celine Dion to win Rounds 1 and 2
-
Bristol Palin Prepares For Return To The Spotlight
Gloria Estefan Explains Why She Wont Sing On Tonight's Episode Of 'Glee'
Pasha Adam: Looking Back on House and Looking Forward to Bunheads
Comments
Option 1
Comment instantly as a guest GuestOption 2
Option 3
Login or create a HitFix account Login SignupLJA
June 21, 2010 at 2:45PM EST Reply to CommentBravo, HBO!
Any ratings numbers for last night's episode yet?
Ted
June 21, 2010 at 3:29PM EST Reply to CommentThis season is so well written so far.
True Blood Attracts Inbreds
June 21, 2010 at 4:49PM EST Reply to CommentDidn't the crappy third season just start? Why announce it so soon?