It was previously revealed that current True Blood series creator and showrunner Alan Ball would step down after the 5th season. Provided HBO renews True Blood for a 6th season, which is more than likely, a new showrunner has been selected.
True Blood co-executive producer Mark Hudis will take over for Alan Ball, according to a report from Deadline. Hudis was the co-executive producer of True Blood Season 4 as well as the upcoming fifth season, and previously worked on Nurse Jackie, Miss Guided, and That 70's Show. He has signed a two-year deal with HBO that also includes a development component.
Although he's stepping down as showrunner, Alan Ball remains on-board as executive producer and will consult and advise on the development of future True Blood seasons. The fifth season of True Blood kicks off on Sunday, June 10th. For our latest coverage, visit: http://dailydead.com/official-episode-descriptions-from-true-blood-season-5/
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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