Writers Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare accept the Outstanding Solo Show award onstage at the 27th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards at NYU Skirball Center on May 6, 2012 in New York City.
At the event, Denis spoke to Jarett Wieselman at The Insider and revealed some things about his long awaited return to True Blood, as follows:
“In a strange way, Russell is actually a lot funnier this season, he’s not toothless, but he’s a little more of a comic foil … until he isn’t. And then he becomes very, very vicious again. Which I love.”
Those wondering how Russell could turn the other cheek after being buried alive by Bill and Eric have a friend in me since I asked Denis why he’s not out for instant, bloody revenge. Apparently the who and not the what behind his exhumation is to blame (or thank, depending on your perspective).
“How he got disinterred made him grateful to somebody and that gratitude may inform his new [personality].”
A new attitude isn’t the only change coming for Russell in season five — he will also get a new boyfriend and discover a deeper love for the performing arts.
“I get to dance, I get to hold a puppy and I get to sing karaoke — a great 70s classic,” Denis said, before quickly adding, “not all at the same time, mind you.”
And if that doesn’t have you excited to go back to Bon Temps this summer, perhaps this will.
“We’re shooting episodes 10 and 11 right now and it’s a really interesting season. It’s all about vampire politics — it’s like the inside baseball of vampires, which is so fun.”
source: zimbio.com