Most viewers are still in shock after Sunday’s explosive show of True Blood where it seemed as though everyone on the show was either fighting or making love, or both. Theo Alexander who plays the lovable but high maintenance Talbot. It appears as though viewers really loved how he whined to Russell about his new “wife” and how easy it was for him to demand that Eric get naked. Many of us stood up and cheered for him on Sunday, and just as the action began, Eric Northman literally back stabbed him.
During an interview after Sunday’s showing, Theo was asked about how his family will react, Theo assures viewers that his mom will receive the DVD set without that scene. The Greece native recently was home and has received nothing but positive support for his role on the show both by his friends and viewers. When he was asked how he prepared for that day and scene, Theo said that it was very hard for him to play that scene and there were a lot of nervous energy between him and Alexander. Other actors had even given him advice, but he knew that he would just have to be as professional as possible and really take a few moments before the scene to unwind, Theo mentions that he played a slow love song that really reminded him of his character.
“I did some acting exercises. I was playing the archetype of a lover, so I put on a sexy, slow song and almost did like a belly dance. I tried to get into the mindset of just being sexy and not caring about your sexual preferences and just acting on that attraction.”
Theo explains that in order to prepare for his role of being Denis O‘Hare‘s lover of 700 years, he and Denis had to really get to know one another. They went camping, went to dinner and mainly just talked. He says that in his eyes, they bonded almost immediately. Theo has a lot of respect for Denis and seems to genuinely be in awe of him.
“We thought about the important moments, like when I was turned into a vampire. We thought about secrets between us, ranging from our sexual lives to how we played good cop/bad cop in front of people, because they truly have a different persona in front of people than what they have in their own bedroom. We had secrets from our characters’ personal lives though that we never revealed to our costars. The most important thing for me was to “fall in love” with Denis as an artist and as an actor. That wasn’t difficult because he was so kind and so open. I’m very proud to call him a friend now. For a young actor to work with someone with a Tony who gets international recognition for his craft, it’s very flattering.”
So, the big questions are will we see more of Talbot and how angry will Russell be after Talbot‘s death. Theo has an answer to one of our questions,
” Well, my vampire goes through ancient rituals and he comes back as a straight, nice vampire and he goes out with Sookie. [Laughs] At least, that is my plan for Talbot.”
Very Funny. See how this love story unfolds this Sunday on HBO.
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I simply adore Talbot and in mourning for his character. Three cheers to Theo Alexander for a job well done. He really brought a fairly marginal character to life. He made every scene look extravagant, classy. Even when he threw a fit. (and I don’t mean that in a “hot” thing. I mean excellent acting skills – my boy’s YaYa – pronounced yeh-YA was born there tho). My guess he was channelling his YaYa too!
Love to see him on my screen again soon! HBO take note!! You know how to keep the talent. Please continue all partnerships with the BBC too the two make great TV when they support each other and use the wonderful talent the world has to offer.
K thnx bi 😉 LOL.
Cheers
Sandy
To be clear – roflmao – I was referring to his “grandmother” EXCEPT for his last scene!!
Just saying, the way he went up the stairs complaining in Greek..reminds me of my ex’s grandmother. She speaks 11 languages 4 fluently.
Whenever we’d play cards or when she would talk to the boys as babies it would be in Greek, she often mixed her English and Greek when speaking to us. My eldest spoke Greek and English till he started school.
Cheers
Sandy
Soo glad to be back!! Missed alot while gone.. Had to catch up on everything I missed out on from the last couple weeks.. Loved the last two eps but I hated that Talbot met such a sudden end, all I can say about that scene is wow.. We didn’t even get to see how he reacted to Bill destroying his famous bed.. lol! Kind of feel for Russell, but we know that he killed Eric’s family and now he has paid the price for that insanity. Can’t wait for Sunday to see where Eric will go from here.. wonder if Russell will be the one who gives Eric amnesia in retaliation!! Wow things are really heating up.. yeah.. but we know it will soon be over until the next season.. noooooooooooooo!!!!!
Loleaf. Agree with you completely. Watching Eric has he was observing Russell and Talbot together. Seeing him calculate his next movement was beyond belief. The next episode should even be more dramatic and intense.
I think its getting really good. Only 4 more episodes until the finale. OMG, can you believe that?
pbt.. looks like we will have to get the straight jackets out of storage, and dust out the padded rooms yet again!! LOL 🙂
Arrg!!! how will we ever make it another 9 months until season 4 without going completely insane!! **pulling hair out just thinking about it**.. LOL… Our remaining episodes in this season are bittersweet, because alas they are numbered. Yet keeping us on the edge of our seats in anticipation until the finale!!! It seems no time at all since we were talking about the season premiere, no we are forced to talk about the finale.. **wiping a tear away** 😀 Oh well we will get by…somehow..
Can’t wait to see what the evil genius has in store for the remainder of the season!! Something twisted and devious is my guess!! 😉
Very professional acting on both ends. Sad to see Talbot go. Enjoyed him very much.
Kudos to both Theo and Alex for the spectacular episode on Sunday. It took some truly brave acting to do what you did. It was amazing to watch the two of you.
Best of luck in all of your future endeavors. As Lizzie said, we will miss you. You were the best Queen of all!
Well done, Theo. Sorry to see you go.