Episode 2.01 – Nothing But The Blood
Episode 2.02 – Keep This Party Going
Episode 2.03 – Scratches
Episode 2.04 – Shake And Fingerpop
Episode 2.05 – Never Let Me Go
Episode 2.06 – Hard-hearted Hannah
Episode 2.07 – Release Me
Episode 2.08 – Timebomb
Episode 2.09 – I Will Rise Up
Episode 2.10 – New World In My View
Episode 2.11 – Frenzy
Episode 2.12 – Beyond here lies nothing
Episode 2.01 – Nothing But The Blood
Air date: June 14, 2009
Written by Alexander Woo; directed by Daniel Minahan
Episode description
A shocking murder outside Merlotte’s has Bon Temps reeling. Meanwhile, Sookie’s relationship with Bill is tested when she learns about Jessica, and of his involvement in her uncle’s death. Sam recalls a shape-shifting encounter he had with Maryann as a 17-year-old. Jason gets a sudden windfall that allows him to pay for a leadership retreat with the Fellowship of the Sun. Two adversaries find themselves sharing a mysterious dungeon and, possibly, the same fate.
New characters:
SARAH NEWLIN – played by Anna Camp
Late 20s – bright, pretty, cheerful wife of Fellowship of the Sun head Minister Steve Newlin (Michael McMillian), Sarah is an example of the new “hip” evangelical movement, hates vampires with a passion, deeply believes in her mission, her marriage, her country and her church. very feminine, but down-to-earth, also with a healthy appetite for life’s many pleasures… as she sees it, it’s all part of God’s gift to us. No actual nudity, but implied. SERIES REGULAR 7/13
Anna Camp
DAPHNE – played by Ashley Jones
Late 20s / early 30s – Daphne is sexy and down to earth, a real country girl, not the greatest waitress, but Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell) couldn’t care less, once he gets to know her better. Common sense, no-nonsense, funny, definitely not neurotic. Nudity is preferable in this role. 6 episode arc.
Ashley Jones
[SID MATT LANCASTER]
This small, fatherly-looking man in his 60s is the Stackhouse family lawyer, who arrives at Sookie’s house unexpectedly. Obviously distraught, he’s sad to be the bearer of bad news…9 speeches & 3 lines, 1 scene (29)
SHAWNELLE played by Betsy Rue
“Trouble on legs,” this sexy barfly in her 20s propositions Jason (Ryan Kwanten), and when that fails, tries to work her wiles on his companion, Hoyt. She’s a real siren, out for a good time…2 speeches & 3 lines, 1 scene (44)
Betsy Rue
CORALEE played by Lauren Pritchard
This bar patron in her 30s is questioned by Andy about the recent murder. She’s gossiping about the death with her friend Vonetta when the angry Terry throws them out of the bar…2 speeches & 3 lines, 1 scene (44)
Lauren Pritchard
VONETTA played by Missy Doty
Coralee’s friend, this bar patron in her 30s gossips avidly about the recent murder — right up until Terry throws her off the premises.sptv050769..1 speech & 2 lines, 1 scene (45)
Missy Doty
[NEWS ANCHOR]
Via satellite, this female news anchor in D.C. interviews Steve Newlin and Nan Flanagan, who exchange their explosively opposite views on the air…1 speech & 2 lines, 1 scene (21)
Episode 2.02 – Keep This Party Going
Air date: June 21, 2009
Written by Brian Buckner; directed by Michael Lehmann
Episode description
Sookie is forced to cope with Bill’s obligations to Jessica, as well as the romantic inconveniences the teen vampire’s presence creates. At the Light of Day leadership conference, Jason makes a favorable impression on its ambitious leaders, Steve (Michael McMillian) and Sarah Newlin (Anna Camp), though not on his jealous roommate Luke (Wes Brown). Maryann casts her spell on Merlotte’s patrons, and Sam proves helpless to stop the revelry.
New characters:
LUKE – played by Wes Brown
A BIG HANDSOME, BEAR OF A GUY, around 25ish. All the energy Jason (Ryan Kwanten) has spent in his life getting girls, Luke has spent in the service of God. And growing. And being insanely competitive. Southern, Texan. no nudity required, although the guys at the church camp do spend time in their underwear. 6 episode arc beginning with episode 2.02.
Wes Brown
DIRK played by Preston Jones
25 years old, enthusiastic, he’s a red-blooded American male who hates vampires…GUEST STAR / RECURRING (16)
Preston Jones
AMANDA played by Molly Burnett
18-23. This pretty, young, flirty and devoutly Christian girl hands out “honesty rings” at the Rising Sun Leadership Conference. Amanda fronts an all-female Christian rock band “that combines Courtney Love’s rock and roll aesthetic, Katy Perry’s teen sensibility, and Hilary Duff’s squeaky-clean sex appeal.” She and her band sing a song about abstinence that has all the boys in the audience mesmerized and lusting…1 song,sptv050769 2 lines, 2 scenes / POSSIBLE RECURRING. ACTRESS MUST BE ABLE TO SING
Molly Burnett
MRS. HAMBY played by Cheryl White
40 – 50, Jessica’s grief-stricken and tearful mother, she appears on the news begging for information on Jessica’s whereabouts. Mrs. Hamby is an uncertain woman who completely submits to her husband’s decisions and can’t make a move without consulting him…GUEST STAR / POSSIBLE RECURRING (14)
Cheryl White
[MR. HAMBY]
Late 40s – early 50s, stoic and intimidating…GUEST STAR / POSSIBLE RECURRING (14)
EDEN played by Annelise Basso
9 years old, she is Jessica’s awkward sister…GUEST STAR / POSSIBLE RECURRING (42)
Annalise Basso
[SALESWOMAN]
40 years old, flirtatious, and hot for vampires, she suggestively offers to model some clothing for Bill in the dressing room…1 scene (34)
[SALESWOMAN #2]
This saleswoman is thrown by Bill’s request for “proper” clothing…1 line, 1 scene (35)
[LARGE WOMAN]
This large woman is insulted by Eric’s derisive remarks but quickly scurries away when she sees his fangs.sptv050769..1 line, 1 scene (45)
[ANCHOR]
Seen on TV, this female anchor discusses Mrs. Hamby’s latest plea…1 speech, 1 scene (14)
KENDALL played by Marcus Collins
Marcus Collins
Episode 2.03 – Scratches
Air date: June 28, 2009
Written by Raelle Tucker; directed by Scott Winant
Episode description
When Sookie is attacked by a mysterious creature, Bill must enlist Eric’s (Alexander Skarsgård) help to save her. At the Light of Day retreat, Jason has second thoughts about the sect’s anti-vampire agenda, but Sarah and Steve counter his doubts with flattery and promises. After snapping at Tara (Rutina Wesley) and new employee Daphne (Ashley Jones), Sam decides to cut and run. A bored Jessica heads over to Merlotte’s, where a smitten Hoyt (Jim Parrack) falls under her spell. At another Maryann-hosted party, Tara finds her attraction to Eggs (Mehcad Brooks) interrupted by a swirling, aphrodisiac fog.
New characters:
[MISSY] Missy is a “recovering fangbanger” in her 20s, with roots growing out of her once Goth dye-job. Her neck is covered with vampire bite scars…1 speech, 1 scene
[LINDSEY] 20s. Seen topless, she is a fun-loving drunken sorority girl who puts the moves on Eggs…1 speech & 1 line, 2 scenes
DR. LUDWIG played my Marica deRousse
A female LITTLE PERSON, she is a no-nonsense, take-charge medical healer who tends to a severely wounded Sookie (Anna Paquin). Clearly disdainful of Eric (Alexander Skarsgard), Dr. Ludwig is “no fan of the fang,” but tolerates vampires as their blood is of great value to her profession.sptv050769
4 speeches & 9 lines, 3 scenes (8)
Marcia deRousse
Episode 2.04 – Shake And Fingerpop
Air date: July 12, 2009
directed by Michael Lehmann
Episode description
With Jessica in tow, Bill and Sookie head to Dallas to carry out Eric’s vampire-reconnaissance mission – but a surprise awaits them at the airport. At the Light of Day Institute, Jason falls victim to a practical joke, but has the last laugh when the Newlins anoint him for a higher calling. Maryann throws a birthday party for Tara, attracting much of Bon Temps to its Bacchanalian revelry. Sam postpones his departure from town to attend the bash, connecting with Daphne in the process.
New characters:
[DRIVER]
30 to 45, this suspiciously pushy driver, whose thoughts are violent and dark, is sent by Fellowship of the Sun to abduct Sookie when she arrives at the airport. Instead, he is glamored (hypnotized) by Bill and Jessica, and experiences a wide spectrum of emotions and outbursts, from fear, to relief, to embarrassment as his will is usurped and his behavior is dictated. He is ultimately released to return to his superiors and tell them that Sookie “never showed up” (which is what he now believes)…GUEST STAR (33)
DESK CLERK played by Ailsa Marshall
This sleek, female, European desk clerk at a Texas hotel prepares a room for Sookie, Jessica and Bill according to their specifications…CO-STAR (40)
Ailsa Marshall
[BELLBOY / BARRY]
This uniformed, 19-year-old bellboy at a Texas hotel brings Sookie and Jessica room service (a handsome guy to feed off of). To Sookie’s surprise, Barry can read her mind, and he grows increasingly freaked out as they communicate silently sptv050769…CO-STAR / RECUR(?) (54)
[CHAUFFEUR]
50ish, very handsome, well-groomed and surprisingly country, he picks up Jessica and Bill’s travel coffins to take to the airport…CO-STAR (24)
YOUNG MAN / TRAVIS played by Carson Aune
21 years old and very handsome in his hotel bathrobe, he is Jessica’s polite, barely legal “room service” (B negative blood)…CO-STAR (54)
Carson Aune
Episode 2.05 – Never Let Me Go
This episode begins filming on the 5th March.
Air date: July 19, 2009
directed by John Dahl
Episode description
In Dallas, Sookie connects with one of her own, then joins Bill and Eric for a strategic summit at the lair of the missing vampire, Godric, attended by his lieutenants, Stan and Isabel. Meanwhile, Jason shows his mettle at a Light of Day boot camp, and is rewarded for his hard work with a gift from Sarah. Rebuffed by Tara in her relocation efforts, Maryann decides to cast her spell on the Merlotte’s staff, softening Tara up towards her new “family.” Eric shares a little-known secret about his past with Bill, and Sookie makes a decision that might solve the Godric mystery – or get herself killed.
New characters:
GODRIC played by Allan Hyde
Over two thousand years old but looks 15, he is an ancient Vampire. Small in stature and youthful appearing, but able to project intense power and wisdom. Can have an accent from anywhere. Must be 18 or emancipated sptv050769. RECURRING
Allan Hyde
[GABE] 30s to 40s, fit, military, big and built, he’s a member of the Light Of Day Institute, and is a drill instructor at a Boot Camp for vampire hunters. A man with leather lungs and a Marine’s ferocious, remorseless demeanor…RECURRING (10)
STAN played by Ed Quinn
In his 40s, metro sexual. Godric’s lieutenant in Texas, he’s a vampire dressed in expensive Western wear. A volatile troublemaker…1 speech & 12 lines, 2 scenes (31)
Ed Quinn
ISABEL played by Valerie Cruz
In her 30s, an elegant Hispanic vampire, Isabel is Godric’s other lieutenant…1 speech & 13 lines, 2 scenes (31)
Valerie Cruz
GUNNAR played by Fredrik Ejemo
20’s, Viking seen in a flashback to the tenth Century AD, Gunnar is badly wounded and bleeding. Speaking in Old Norse…5 lines, 2 scenes (43)
Fredrik Ejemo
[HROLF] 20’s, Viking seen in a flashback to the tenth Century AD, Hrolf is badly wounded and bleeding. Speaking in Old Norse…4 lines, 2 scenes (43)
WELL-DRESSED WOMAN played by Kim Swemmen
A well-dressed woman with fang scars all over her chest and neck, she comes to the Hotel Carmilla, looking for work. She has no idea that Sookie and Barry can read her every thought…1 speech & 2 lines, 1 scene (16)
Kim Swennen
[GUY] Another guy at the training camp for vampire hunters, probably overweight and definitely not in good shape, he is a bank teller who can’t make it through Boot Camp without collapsing in near tears…1 line, 1 scene (24)
[MAN] 30s to 40s, a patron at Merlotte’s, possibly overweight, he’s a husband who’s busily arguing with his wife, and gripes to Arlene about the poor service.sptv050769..2 lines, 1 scene (37)
WOMAN played by Jen Ray 30s to 40s, a patron at Merlotte’s, possibly overweight, she’s busily arguing with her husband, and gripes to Arlene about the poor service…2 lines, 1 scene (37)
Jen Ray
Episode 2.06 – Friend Is A Four Letter Word
This episode will start filming on the 20th March
Air date: July 26, 2009
directed by Michael Lehmann
Episode description
Accompanied by Isabel’s human boyfriend Hugo, Sookie embarks on a dangerous mission to locate Godric. Meanwhile, Bill is shocked when a vampire from his distant, more violent past resurfaces in Dallas. In Bon Temps, Daphne presses Sam to get comfortable in his own skin(s); Hoyt continues his unlikely courtship of Jessica; and Tara and Eggs take a detour while on a road trip for supplies. At the Light of Day camp, Jason finds himself faced with difficult emotional and physical choices.
New characters:
HUGO played by Christopher Gartin
Early 30s to 40, a buttoned-down accountant or lawyer type, he is Isabel’s human boyfriend. He is locked up with Sookie in the bomb shelter of the F.O.T.S. Church…GUEST STAR (3) WILL APPEAR IN TWO EPISODES. PLEASE SUBMIT CAUCASIAN ONLY.
Christopher Gartin
[SIDNEY] Seen in flashback, middle-aged, and drunk when we meet him, he and his beautiful companion are enjoying the music at a 1920s Art Deco House. He is shocked but intrigued by Lorena’s invitation to enjoy the scandalous after-hours partying. Later, we watch as Lorena and Bill have their way with the terrified Middle-Aged Man…1 speech & 6 lines, 2 scenes (5)
[YOUNG WOMAN] Seen in flashback to Prohibition days, she is the Middle-Aged Man’s beautiful, much younger date. She is innocent and sad, later victimized…3 lines, 2 scenes (5)
FEMALE HUMAN BLOOD HOOKER played by Camille Langfield
This human blood hooker is allowing a clearly disinterested Eric to drink from her…4 lines, 1 scene sptv050769(1)
Camille Langfield
[BONITA LOU] 50s – 60s, she is Maxine’s fun-loving friend; the two are seen dining at Merlotte’s…2 lines, 2 scenes (21)
Episode 2.07 – Release Me
directed by Michael Ruscio
Episode description
Betrayed by Daphne, Sam finds himself in an unenviable predicament at the hands of Maryann and her zombie minions. Imprisoned with Hugo at the Light of Day camp, Sookie uses her telepathic powers to reach out to Bill, whoʼs being detained at the hotel by a stubbornly obsessive Lorena. After crossing a church line, a fearful Jason tries to sever his ties with the Fellowship of the Sun, but gets plenty of resistance from Steve and his lackey, Gabe.
Episode 2.08 – Timebomb
Filming for this episode should start around 21st April 2009.
directed by John Dahl
Episode description
Sookie’s captivity takes an unexpected turn when Eric arrives to do his master’s bidding. In Bon Temps, Sam finds himself in hot water after making a gruesome discovery at Merlotte’s. Sent home by Bill, Jessica and Hoyt learn that when it comes to sex, every time is the first time. Tara and Eggs get physical after partaking in a “Hunter soufflé” prepared by Maryann. After Jason pays off his debt to the vampires, Godric looks to enlighten his more single-minded followers.
New characters:
[FRANK] 25-35. One of the largest and best-trained members of Fellowship of the Sun, he guards the church and tells Jason it’s in lockdown. When Jason reveals his official ring, however, Frank is impressed and steps aside — but not for long…GUEST STAR (14)
[BRENT AND KYLE] In their 30s, these Fellowship of the Sun members guard the church’s anteroom. Though skeptical of Eric at first, they appear to fall under the vampire’s spell…3 lines, 1 scene; and 1 line, 1 scene, respectively (6)
RICH played by Timothy Eulich
Another Fellowship of the Sun member in his 30s, he attempts to stake Eric but gets pinned and trapped. He tells Eric he’ll never make it past the rest of the group because they’re armed with wooden arrows.sptv050769..2 lines, 1 scene (6)
Timothy Eulich
Episode 2.09 – I Will Rise Up
directed by Scott Winant
Episode description
A wounded Eric plays Sookie for a sucker, to Bill’s dismay. Later, Sookie and Jason reflect on their recent adventure, and end up bonding. Blaming Eggs for Tara’s bruises and bizarre behavior, Lafayette and Lettie Mae try to figure out a way to pry their kin from Maryann’s clutches. Hoyt defends his relationship with Jessica. In Dallas, Eric and the vampires defend their recent actions to Nan Flanagan, and are shocked when Godric decides to take the fall for their PR disaster.
New characters:
[BOY] 20s, Caucasian. This terrified youth, a Soldier of the Sun, attempts to flee from the enraged Bill. He pleads for his life…3 lines, 2 scenes (1)
[CUSTOMER] Female, 40s, Caucasian. This very sick sensation seeker comes into the restaurant asking to see where the murder took place sptv050769…2 lines, 1 scene (19)
[CUSTOMER #2] Male, 60s, African-American. This annoyed and surly restaurant patron asks the annoyed and surly Arlene for a little service…2 lines, 1 scene (19)
Episode 2.10 – New World In My View
directed by Adam Davidson
Episode description
Sookie, Bill and Jason return to a Bon Temps turned upside down by Maryann. Bill discovers that traditional vampire techniques don’t work on Maryann; Hoyt and Jessica try to keep a lid on Maxine’s madness; Sookie tries to push through the darkness consuming Tara. With all hell breaking loose, Jason takes the bull by the horns to rescue Sam, at least for the moment.
New characters:
[RANDOM FRENZIER] Male or female, 40s, this person is one of the crazed mobs. He/she hoots maniacally and is eager for some blood and gore…1 line, 1 scene (32)…1 line, 1 scene (32)
[CHAUFFEUR] This handsome, well-groomed but hot-headed middle-aged chauffeur is freaked out and then furious when a couple of “hick town tweekers” smash land onto his car out of nowhere, shattering the windshield…2 scenes (1)
[NIKKI] A clueless, 20-something sorority girl with her name on her T-shirt, she shows up at Lafayette’s looking to score some V so she can get through her finals. Despite evidence that it’s not a good time for her to be there, she announces that she won’t leave until he helps her…1 scene (33)
[SECRET SERVICEMAN] A serious-looking vampire decked out like a secret serviceman (sunglasses and earpiece), he pats down Bill and tells him the Queen is expecting him …1 scene (47)
Episode 2.11 – Frenzy
directed by Daniel Minahan
Episode description
With the crisis in Bon Temps careening out of control, Bill seeks out the advice of Sophie-Anne, the Vampire Queen of Louisiana, but must exercise patience before she gives him critical information. Meanwhile, Sookie and Lafayette find that protecting Tara from herself is more difficult than they anticipated; a desperate Sam turns to an unlikely source for assistance; and Hoyt’s allegiance to Maxine is put to the test by Jessica.
New characters:
QUEEN SOPHIE ANNE played by Evan Rachel Wood
Vampire Queen of Louisiana. Originally from France (no accent necessary), Sophie-Anne has been a vampire for almost five hundred years. She is charming, wily, ruthless and wise. With one foot in the old world and one in the new, she rules all vampires in the state of Louisiana, engages with Kings and Queens from other states. Brilliant and far-sighted, she is a consummate diplomat, politician and adversary. Incredibly cultured, has known many of history’s most famous people personally — as well as had affairs with many of them — she is entertaining, funny, dangerous and delightful.
Scheduled for one appearance in season 2, she will figure in future seasons.
PLEASE SUBMIT STAR NAMES ONLY.
Evan Rachel Wood
Episode 2.12 – Beyond Here Lies Nothing
Directed by Michael Cuesta
Episode description
In the season two finale, the mayhem in Bon Temps reaches a fever pitch as Maryann prepares for her ultimate bestial sacrifice, conscripting Sookie to be Maid of Honor at the bloody nuptials. Meanwhile, Sophie-Anne (guest star Evan Rachel Wood) warns Eric to keep the lid on Bill’s inquisitiveness; Jason leads Andy into the heroic abyss; and Hoyt has a hard time swallowing Maxine’s endless stream of insults. Deliberating on what may be his final move to save Sookie and the town, Sam is forced to put his trust, and his life, in a most unlikely ally.
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