He’s the hottest vampire on HBO’s hit True Blood, the #1 series on cable. Sweden’s (eight-time!) Sexiest Man Alive Alexander Skarsgard answers your questions in our exclusive uInterview video. Skarsgard, who previously appeared on HBO’s acclaimed series Generation Kill, loves his role as Eric, the understated, wicked vampire. Nonetheless, Skarsgard feels that his character is often misunderstood and trivialized. “And one thing, sometimes people want Eric to be the bad guy, like, ‘Oh so you’re the evil vampire,’ and I don’t think so — I don’t think that’s the case. I think it’s more complicated than that,” Skarsgard told uInterview exclusively.
The Swedish actor expressed his admiration for director Alan Ball, the writer/director, who before working on True Blood worked on another HBO series, Six Feet Under. It was Ball’s dedication and intelligence, according to Skarsgard, that led to the show’s success. “Sometimes people are in the business for other reasons or work on specific projects for other reasons, but Alan loves this project so much and all the characters, so he’s so devoted and very hands-on,” remarked Skarsgard.
True Blood is known for an abundance of sex and violence – it’s on HBO, after all – but this fact never really caused Skarsgard much worry. “I’m Scandinavian, damn it. We love to be naked! Actually, it was kind of liberating because I’ve done movies before where people come with contracts — 20 pages of ‘if you show this nipple from this angle, but not that one’ and ‘two seconds of this.’ I did not grow up in that kind of movie climate and it’s quite different in Sweden I don’t mind it all. Nudity is great!” exclaims Skarsgard.
Hear more of what Skarsgard has to say in our interview exclusively conducted with questions by members of Uinterview.com.
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Thanks, I've never seen an interview with him! He's great on the show! So sexy!
Finally, an interview in English!!!
Ahhh...could he be anymore perfect!!! He's so humble about everything and has a great sense of humor! He gives me a reason to want to go to Sweden!! hehe
Its nice to see an interview wih him. its to bad they didnt ask if he married or single or looking where does live and etc.
He's an outstanding talent.
It's quite amazing how brilliantly he's mastered the American accent - it can't be easy if your first language is Swedish!
The guy's got everything - looks, bod, height, intelligence, talent ... and a pretty good singing voice!
Wonder if his Dad, Stellan, gives him acting or career advice? He mentioned being stubborn, like his character Eric .... wonder what his Dad would say about that?
ahhh he is gorgeous. love him on true blood! his american accent is excellent. he is soo talented...im done now =)
I love Eric! He's been my favorite character since, like, the 2nd book^_^
And Alexander is so pretty and plays him really well!
Can't wait for more Sookie/Eric moments!
He is not married or dating anyone at this time. He currently lives in LA but last I new he had an apartment in Stockholm, Sweden
Please, pleeezzz give a wee bit more of a Swedish lilt accent. It drives woman nuts. You try to hide it, but I can hear it and its a treat. When Eric walked out the door in his last scene. I thought you said something in Swedish. But your darling accent came through. Work it pleeezze. Its awsome to hear. Takk
I think he is a phenomenal actor and LOVE his work in "Generation Kill" as well as "True Blood"!