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Terry Bellefleur Spends Most of Season 5 Away from Bon Temps
On May - 9 - 2012
More tidbits of information are surfacing about Season 5; this time from TVLine. Evidently, Terry Bellefleur (played by Todd Lowe) will be spending a lot of time away from Bon Temps this season. When a fan asked about True Blood, the reply was all about Terry.
Question: Do you have any True Blood scoop? The wait is seriously killing me! —Nishens
Ausiello: Terry will spend much of the season on the road with his ex-military buddy Patrick (Scott Foley). “Most of the time we are out in the greater 50 states tracking down other members of our platoon trying to get some closure to this event that happened over in Iraq,” reveals Foley of the duo’s hush-hush storyline, which required “a lot of running and fighting and jumping. There’s a lot of physicality.”
source: tvline.com
What Happened When Terry Was in Iraq?
On January - 25 - 2012
We’ve previously reported that Scott Foley is going to play Terry’s army buddy and he was introduced in True Blood season 4. That episode was just to introduce him and he’ll be sticking around for the fifth season.
According to TV Guide, with Scott Foley in season 5, the show will reveal “what happened in Iraq that caused the Merlotte’s chef to come back with such a severe case of PTSD.”
Read more after the cut.
Season 5 to Provide Flahsback About What Happened to Terry in Iraq
On January - 23 - 2012
Over at EOnline, Kristin answered some questions for the fans in her “Spoiler Chat.” See below what she says about Todd Love’s Terry Bellefleur and his flashback seen to 2003 in Iraq.
nathalia004 asked: Anything more on True Blood?
Fact: We love us a good flashback, but we love ‘em even more when they answer questions that we’ve been pondering for years. In episode four we’re finally going to learn what happened to Terry (Todd Lowe) back in ’03 when he was serving in Iraq—and believe us when we say it’s going to be intense.
source: eonline.com
True Blood Stars Shine at the HBO Golden Globes After Party
On January - 16 - 2012
It was party time at the HBO’s Post 2012 Golden Globe Awards Party at Circa 55 Restaurant on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, attended by Alexander Skarsgard, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, Joe Manganiello, Carrie Preston, Chris Bauer, Janina Gavankar, Lauren Bowles, Adina Porter, Michelle Forbes and Todd Lowe.
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Meeting up with Terry, Arlene and Andy on the True Blood set
On December - 14 - 2011
Tonight, my friends M’Lou, Christy and I happened on another filming set of True Blood in Los Angeles. This time we were lucky enough to meet up with Todd Lowe (Terry Bellefleur), Carrie Preston (Arlene Fowler) and Chris Bauer (Andy Bellefleur).
This shoot was taking place at the location that had been used in previous seasons as the Bellefleur Residence in Bon Temps. The first thing we saw was lots of trailers, guards, and equipment.
Home used as Bellefleur Residence
We immediately met up with Rob, the Motorcycle cop who was very entertaining as we waited to try and see some of the True Blood cast. We all knew Rob, but I had met Rob last year when I went to the set at the hotel in downtown LA. At that time, True Blood was filming the now famous scene at the end of episode 4.09, the “Festival of Tolerance.”
Tonight the crew was filming scenes for Season 5, Episode 1 and some of Episode 2. Also, we heard that even some scenes were being shot from later in the season, as well. I guess they need to take advantage of the location while they have it, because location shooting such as this is no small undertaking. Since the home is a private residence, and filming there causes a lot of disruption in the neighborhood, I think they shoot all potential scenes that take place there during the season, at one time, no matter how late in the season they may appear. While the street wasn’t blocked off from traffic, it was full of trucks, vans, trailers and equipment, see below.
Rob, the Rad Motorcycle cop and all the trailers who entertained us during the downtime.
Once again, I don’t have any spoilers to share here and have no interest in knowing or giving away any of the plot, but we did get some tidbits that I know you’ll love.
The first tidbit is that Todd Lowe and Carrie Preston were in their jammies when we met them and we were told that Arlene and Terry and just woken up.
The second, and better tidbit was discovered when we were speaking to the actors. We mentioned to them about having been on the set last week and seeing the two primo vampires (Alexander Skarsgård and Stephen Moyer). We told them that our photos of Alex had started a huge discussion among the fans as to whether Eric would be bearded this year on the show. When the photos of Alex were taken last week, he had a beard, (photo of Alex with beard). Well fans, I’m pleased to tell you that we were told by two of the cast members that Alex no longer has that beard.
The three actors all seemed genuinely happy to see us and chatted for a few minutes in addition to allowing photos to be taken. Chris Bauer mentioned that it was nice to see fans so early in the filming for Season 5 and he told me that he had seen my photo with Stephen, from last week’s set, (the one with my eyes closed), so we laughed about that. Todd Lowe remembered M’Lou’s name from when we went to see his play last fall and Christy commented on how tiny Carrie was. We each got photos with the three True Blood stars and they are below. First are Christy’s, then M’Lou’s and then, mine.
Thanks to Christy and M’Lou for sharing their photos and for providing me with another wonderful adventure.
Todd Lowe’s ‘Day Drinkers’ has an Extended Run to November 20
On October - 28 - 2011
Last month, I went to see Todd Lowe appear in the play “Day Drinkers” at the Odyssey Theater in Los Angeles. The play by Justin Tanner is a lovelorn comedy about the perils of passion under the influence. You can read my story by clicking here.
I’m happy to report that the play’s run has been extended through, November 20, 2011.
Todd plays the part of “Daniel” who, with his wife, Jenny owns the bar where the play takes place. The play is a real ensemble piece and all of the cast were wonderful including Cody Chappel, Melissa Denton, Tom Fitzpatrick, Maile Flanagan, Danielle Kennedy and Jonathan Palmer.
So, if your in the Los Angeles area I highly recommend it. The Odyssey Theatre is Located at 2055 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Watch a new promo for it below:
source: Box Office at Odyssey Theater
Todd Lowe in ‘Day Drinkers’ at the Odyssey Theater in LA
On September - 26 - 2011
Last Wednesday night (September 21, 2011), I went to see True Blood’s Terry Bellefleur, Todd Lowe appear in the play “Day Drinkers” at the Odyssey Theater in Los Angeles. This is the world premiere of Justin Tanner’s play, which is a lovelorn comedy about the perils of passion under the influence.
The play is scheduled to run until October 9, 2011, but Todd told me that it may be extended due to popular demand.
Todd plays the part of “Daniel” who, with his wife, Jenny owns the bar where the play takes place. The play is a real ensemble piece and all of the cast were wonderful including Cody Chappel, Melissa Denton, Tom Fitzpatrick, Maile Flanagan, Danielle Kennedy and Jonathan Palmer.
Play Synopsis:
Nine a.m. is happy hour in Justin Tanner’s new comedy, Day Drinkers. As the family of bleary-eyed regulars descend on their favorite dive bar and morning slouches into day, cocktail after cocktail is served, secrets are spilled and hearts are wounded… Love is in the air.
Cody Chappel, Chloe Taylor, Todd Lowe, Maile Flanagan and Melissa Denton
Daniel (Todd Lowe) and his wife Jenny (Chloe Taylor) are having trouble with their love life which is compounded by the fascination that Jenny has for Daniel’s brother Caleb (Cody Chappel). This is all surrounded by the lives of the other regulars Mick (Tom Fitzpatrick) and Val (Daniel Kennedy), an older couple who seem to be drinking themselves to oblivion and loving every minute of it and each other. The other regulars are a lesbian couple Kate (Melissa Denton) and Sharon (Maile Flanagan)who are on their way to the in-laws, when Sharon announces she isn’t going. Then, Mick’s son, Bradley (Jonathan Palmer) arrives ready to take away the family fortune from his father by proving that Kate doesn’t love his dad.
Tom Fitzpatrick and Danielle Kennedy
Danielle Kennedy, Chloe Taylor and Jonathan Palmer
The playwright, Justin Tanner has been a Los Angeles playwright for 24 years. His cult hit Zombie Attack! ran from 1989 to 1999 at Hollywood’s CAST Theatre. Other plays include Procreation, Voice Lessons, Space Therapy, Oklahomo!, Wife Swappers, Coyote Woman, Intervention, Heartbreak Help, Pot Mom, Bitter Women and Teen Girl. His TV credits include “Gilmore Girls” and “My So Called Life”. He has written and directed 32 episodes of his lurid noir web series “Ave 43″, currently available on YouTube.
The director, Bard deLorenzo is the artistic director of the Evidence Room Theater where he has directed or produced over 50 plays during the last 16 years. He is pleased to return to the Odyssey where he recently directed Margo Veil and The Receptionist (Evidence Room co-productions) as well as A Number. Recent directing includes: Legacy of Light and Around the World in 80 Days at the Cleveland Playhouse, King Lear with the Antaeus Company, the world premieres of Doctor Cerberus and Shipwrecked! An Entertainment at South Coast Rep, Bobrauschenbergamerica with TheSpyAnts, Voice Lessons at the Zephyr and Sacred Fools, The Projectionist at the Kirk Douglas, and Joan Rivers: A Work in Progress at the Geffen Playhouse. He has received five LA Weekly Awards, three Backstage Garlands, and the LA Drama Critics Circle Award.
I highly recommend this play to anyone who wants to have an enjoyable evening out and experience some good acting to boot!
The play was hilarious and the entire ensemble cast did a fabulous job. Danielle Kennedy was extremely funny but she was equally met by the rest of the cast. Todd did a wonderful job playing the love starved husband/bar owner and we even got to hear him sing and play guitar during the play.
After the play was over, Todd spoke to me for the brief interview video interview below. In the video, he talks about how he got involved with Day Drinkers through the playwright, Justin Tanner, whom he met while he was working on the show, Gilmore Girls. He also discusses how he enjoys being on stage getting immediate reaction the jokes and where his band will be playing next.
Todd’s band, LA Hootenanny plays often at Villains Tavern in Los Angeles. The tavern is located on 1356 Palmetto Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 - (213) 613-0766. I saw them play before and enjoyed it immensely; they have a lot of fun and get the audience really engaged. I recommend going to a performance.
You can read more about Todd’s band on Facebook, by clicking on the image below.
Todd Lowe in ‘Day Drinkers’ At Oddysy Theater Aug 27 to Oct 9
On August - 28 - 2011
If you live or are visiting the LA area in the next couple of months, check out True Blood’s Terry Bellefleur, Todd Lowe in a new play. The play is called “Day Drinkers” and it runs from August 27 to October 9, 2011 at the Odyssey Theater.
Playwright Justin Tanner, whose work has been a favorite of L.A.’s theater audiences since the ’90s, is regrouping his troupe of actors for his new comedy Day Drinkers. Nine a.m. is happy hour at the dive bar that Daniel has inherited from his father. As the family of bleary-eyed regulars arrive and morning slouches into day — and cocktail after cocktail is served — secrets are spilled, fights erupt, and hearts are broken and repaired. Love is in the air
TODD LOWE plays Daniel and here’s a short bio: Todd moved to Los Angeles from Austin, Texas. In Austin, Todd was a co-founder of Shirk Worker’s Union, and appeared in their productions of Cowboy Mouth, Waiting for Godot, and The Tower Massacre Musical. He also served as Artistic Director of Cookie Crumb Theatre, and adapted several Brothers Grimm fairy tales into Theatre for youth audiences. Southern California theatre credits include The Beginning of August and The Beard of Avon at South Coast Rep., and Wife Swappers, Pot Mom and Zombie Attack! with Mr. Tanner.
Television fans may recognize him as Zach from Gilmore Girls, and he is currently enjoying his fourth season as stressed out former Marine Terry on True Blood.
Produced by Gary Guidinger and Linda Toliver
Set Designer Gary Guidinger
Lighting Designer Bosco Flanagan
Sound Designer Robert Blackburn
Production Stage Manager Jennifer Palumbo
Original logo art by Kristian Hoffman
Additional Graphics by Dane Martens
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Are We About to See a Darker Side of Terry Bellefleur?
On August - 27 - 2011
True Blood’s Todd Lowe, who plays Terry Bellefleur in True Blood has spent most of Season 4 watching the baby and keeping Arlene happy, but it now appears that he might now have to help his cousin Andy knock his “V” habit.
Yes, between all the witch-on-vampire drama, the werepanther kidnapping and a fantasy threesome, poor Andy has been struggling to get off vampire blood. It will be just as hard for Terry to convince Andy he’s a better person without V. “It’s emotional and we’re going to see some things with Terry and Andy that we really haven’t seen before,” Lowe tells TVGuide.com. “We get little hints of the Bellefleur past and we’re going to learn a lot more about who they were as young boys. [It's] almost like a rivalry, like brothers except they’re cousins.”
Whether Terry will be able to knock some sense into the Bon Temps’ sheriff remains to be seen. “That will be Andy’s decision, ultimately,” Lowe adds. “But Terry is going to spell it out for him.”
Terry will also be dealing with problems of his own when Patrick (Scott Foley), an old army buddy, arrives in the season finale. “He looked [Terry] up” Lowe explains, “He found him and I guess he has something to say and something to talk about. You don’t just wander in and find someone at their workplace unless you have something important to share with him.”
Though their encounter in the finale will be brief, Foley is expected to return in a bigger capacity next season. Lowe hopes this means viewers will see flashbacks to Terry’s time in the war. “I’d like to maybe trim my beard and see Terry look a little younger,” he says. “I’d like to see where his post-traumatic stress disorder actually came from. Was it a series of events? Was it a friend or life that was lost in front of him? Was it someone’s life that he took? I’d like to see where that goes and see why Terry is so screwed up.”
“I have a feeling it’s going to go kind of dark,” he adds. “I got a hint from [executive producer] Alan Ball that we’re going to see a little darker side to Terry.”
They’ll be plenty of dark as the HBO series heads into the season finale, which takes place during Halloween — a holiday you’d expect to inspire even more craziness given all the supernaturals running around. “Wouldn’t you think it’d be just a little bit anticlimactic with all this other stuff going on?” Lowe counters. “But I guess the people of Bon Temps find a way to celebrate the Halloween holiday.”
source: tvguide.com
