True Blood’s Bon Temps boy, Hoyt Fortenberry who has been a favorite on True Blood since episode 1 of Season 1, has been played to perfection by our good friend, Jim Parrack. Last night in the 10th episode of Season 5, we saw Hoyt say, “Goodbye” to Bon Temps and those closest to him, Jessica, Jason and his mama, Maxine.
This season has been a tumultuous one for Hoyt and Jim has done a wonderful job portraying his various moods.
Hoyt was devastated when he lost his “first love,” Jessica and we saw him experience true depression this season.
After trying desperately to win Jess back, only to be rejected again, he sank so low as to go to Fangtasia, not only dressed like a fangbanger, but to become one. In one scene, he was being fed on by a vampire, but was “rescued” by several men wearing Obama masks who killed the vampire. By this gesture, Hoyt was drawn into their hate group. To test his allegiance, he was asked to kill Jessica, but when faced with shooting her, he couldn’t do it and instead saved her life. His punishment was to be taken prisoner by the vampire haters and in last week’s episode we saw him almost killed by the group which was headed by Bud Dearborn. Luckily, he was saved, along with Sookie, when Sam Trammell showed up along with the police (Jason, Andy, Kevin and Kenya) who saved the day and rescued him.
In last night’s, episode 10, Hoyt met up with Jessica and Jason at Merlotte’s to ask Jessica to glamour him so he could forget her and Jason. He wanted the pain to just “go away.” After Jessica and Jason attempt to talk him out of it, they all agree that there is no alternative then to grant Hoyt’s wish, so Jessica glamours him.
In a very moving and touching scene, we watch Jessica take all of Hoyt’s troubles away. Then, after counting to ten with his eyes closed, and Jessica and Jason leave, we see Hoyt open his eyes and we watch Jim’s acting skills as Hoyt becomes a different man with a clear head and no more worries.
The scene was beautifully written by Alexander Woo and I thought its setting of Merlotte’s was the perfect location. It was incredibly well acted by all and a wonderful scene for Hoyt.
When we next see Hoyt, he is on the road to his new job in Alaska. Jason stops him on the road, and tries to convince him not to go, but when he realizes that Hoyt doesn’t even know who he is, he gives up, says his last goodbye and walks back to his car in tears.
The Vault has interviewed Jim Parrack several times and I have even been invited into his home when I interviewed him for his film, “Post.” He’s a lovely person and both Shadaliza and I are sad to see him leaving the True Blood family. We will miss him dearly and wish Jim Parrack all the luck in the world in his future acting projects. Who knows, it’s possible he will return from Alaska and come back to Bon Temps before the end of the series. If so, his fans would welcome it.
To see our interviews and learn all about Jim Parrack, go to the links below:
Here are a few photos we have on file of Jim in his part as Hoyt.
that was so sad…seeing him and Jason and Jessica
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In Alaska he will survive und maybe come back sometime
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danielik Reply:
August 13th, 2012 at 12:37
Yes, because Alaska is like paradise for vampires. Short days and long nights… Good choice!
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I’m guessing there are vamps EVERYWHERE…not just exlusive to Bon Tempe…and texas..lol..
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I’m guessing there are vamps EVERYWHERE…not just exlusive to Bon Tempe…and texas..lol..
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Great article!
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Beautifully written, Lynn. I am saddened to lose Hoyt. Jim has done a wonderful job portraying him. The scene at Merlotte’s with Hoyt, Jessica and Jason was touching and so very moving. Well done by Jim, Deborah Ann and Ryan. I am hoping we’ll see Hoyt back from Alaska before season’s end or even next season. But maybe not. He is free now. No more hurt and pain.
If this is truly Hoyt’s swan song, then I want to wish Jim all the best in his future acting projects. My sincere thanks to him for giving us a marvelous and very believable character in Hoyt Fortenberry.
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Is he really gone or is there any chance he may be back?
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Can’t wait for next week show
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Can’t wait for next week show
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My heart broke when Jason said his last goodbye. I’m gonna miss my Hoyt!
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Augh!! Major spoiler!! I hadnt seen the episode :/
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Jim/Hoyt will forever be ingrained in the fabric of TrueBlood.
Jim portrayed Hoyt to perfection and made us care about him and that is why his parting is painful. He will be missed. I want Hoyt to have a good life and find that special someone.
I think it speaks volumes that Hoyt is the only character that exits Bon Temps alive as far I can recall.
Thank you Jim bringing us your A game for 5 years. Wishing you continued success with your new projects. We’ll be looking for you. Who is to say we will not see Hoyt again? He has to come home and visit Mama Maxine sometime.
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Jim ,Thank you for the 5 seasons as Hoyt you will be missed . I hope they bring you back one day . Excellent actor . I wish him nothing but the best in whatever he do . You rock !!
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I am very happy he had a great send off and wasn’t killed off. Hoyt will be missed!
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Don’t like this! Hoyt please don’t go!
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I love Hoyt, and last night’s scenes between him, Jessica, and Jason were perfect. They were so beautifully written and exquisitely acted. Some of the best stuff ever seen on “True Blood”. Good luck, Jim Parrack, we will enjoy your future work, no doubt. And I hope to see you back on “True Blood” too.
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i bet her her voice sounded like angels and parakeets..
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I hope he does come back. And that he remembers Jason.
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:( sadness
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I love Hoyt and think that Jim played him to perfection. I was never bored or disinterested if Hoyt was in a scene. Given that he’s moved to Alaska and has not been killed off, there is hope that he’ll visit Bon Temps again someday. In the meantime, I wish Jim the very best of everything and continued success in his career. We’ll miss y
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Bills4me Reply:
August 13th, 2012 at 15:38
We’ll miss you, Jim! xo
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like jason, i guess i didnt realize that Hoyt could actually leave. i guess i thought that ALL of my Sunday night playmates would always be around.
now, it has become difficult to type through the tears.
it would be impossible to describe what Hoyt has meant to true blood. We watched him as a shy, awkward young man and watched him grow and blossom into a full-fledged adult. Jim-in every scene you showed us the soul of this fine person without reservation. Bravo for inhabiting this role the way you did.
Hoyt. I see you now. Full of love and humanity.
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My daughter and me were crying when this scene came.Then later on even more when Jason stopped Hoyt and went back to the car with Sookie.
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omg just read ur article, i didn’t know about this.. don’t go hoyt. He is part of the tb fam. Loved his hoyt chracter.
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He actually did well to survive that long normally most characters last only 2 takes on the show…LOL
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He’s really gone from True Blood? He can’t be! If he is, I’m sad. Hoyt and Jason’s scenes last night were heartbreaking.
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Hoyt is and will always be one of my top five favorite characters of True Blood. I was shocked to learn Jim Parrack is leaving the show. I wish him the best in his endeavors and hope he will one day return.
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:’( Bye Hoyt. You’ll be missed. Good luck in Alaska, although they have more night time hours than in Bon Temps.
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Jim, thank you for bringing Hoyt into our living rooms the past 5 years. I loved your portrayal and found Hoyt to someone I’d love to hang out with. I’m glad Hoyt got a “happy” ending, but I’d love to see him come back to Bon Temps before its all over.
You will be missed, Jim Parrack! I wish you continued good luck and success!
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The best of luck to Jim Parrack on his current projects. He will be missed on True Blood.
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he will still come back..its the same news about Tara last season..the news told Tara will just die and never come back..how ’bout now??
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Hope to see you soon:(
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Oh I will miss Hoyt so but for the integrity of his character this is for the best. From S1 to now in S5 in pain he has been one of my favorites; who cannot cherish he and Jessica falling in love?
I thank the TB writers for not killing him off and giving the character the option to return….
Jim I wish you only success and am looking forward to seeing you in your upscoming projects.
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Aw, Jim. We’ll miss you and Hoyt something fierce! Please come back and visit before the show ends, ok? I’m just glad Hoyt is alive and well somewhere, if short a few memories.
That scene with Jessica glamouring herself and Jason from Hoyt’s memory was so sad yet beautiful. And how appropriate that it was in the Merlotte’s booth where Jess and Hoyt first met in season 2.
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Wow! This is like a member of our family moving far away! I’m sorry to see Hoyt, and Jim Parrack, leave. I was wondering if he would be killed off, and I’m glad that didn’t happen.
The farewell scenes were just outstanding! I was teary during the Merlotte’s scene, and actually shed a few tears during Jason’s last scene with him. It was pitch-perfect, and very poignant.
Mr. Parrack is a very talented actor, and his portrayal of Hoyt over these 5 seasons has been extraordinary. I wish him continued success!
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He’ll be back. Wouldn’t surprise me if he became entangled in the story again as a “Sheriff of Seward” or quite possibly the “King Of Alaska”. That would be great wouldn’t it?
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