Middle Age Hollywood

“It’s amazing, first and foremost,” he said of landing the role a few years later. “It’s a dream come true, and I want to pull my weight alongside what I think is the best ensemble of actors possibly ever put together.”

As the werewolf assigned to protect Sookie (Anna Paquin), Alcide has shared some close moments with the show’s heroine. Sookie, however, is sort of engaged to Bill (Stephen Moyer) and Alcide is trying to get over the ex who broke his heart. What are the chances of romance blooming between Sookie and Alcide?

“He could have easily taken advantage of Sookie, but he’s just not that guy,” Manganiello said. “I think it’s a matter of Sookie figuring out where she is and Alcide shaking off (his past) and moving on. I think that’s kind of the interesting thing for viewers. Where does it go? Where will it go? Who knows?”