Bloody good news!
HBO has renewed its hit vampire drama True Blood for a fifth season, the network announced Thursday.
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Featuring principle castmembers Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgard, Rutina Wesley, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten and Joe Manganiello, the sexy supernatural series will begin production in 2012. Twelve all-new episodes will begin airing on the network next summer.
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"I am thrilled that True Blood continues to enjoy a phenomenal reception from both subscribers and critics," Michael Lombardo, president of HBO Programming, tells Us Weekly in a statement. "[Creator] Alan Ball and his gifted team have devised the greatest thrill ride on TV."
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Adds Ball, 54: "I remain amazed and delighted by the enthusiasm of our viewers. I can't imagine having more fun than this."
True Blood's fourth season finale airs Sept. 11 at 9 p.m. EST on HBO.
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