Joe Manganiello: ‘We were all really, really overqualified’ on True Blood That Hurts More for How it Ended Despite Infinite Potential

Actor Joe Manganiello is known for his role in the Magic Mike franchise. However, before Manganiello gained commercial success in films, his breakthrough performance came on the fantasy horror drama series True Blood. The series ran for seven seasons and gained critical acclaim before experiencing a steep decline.
Joe Manganiello played Alcide Herveaux in True Blood (Credit: HBO).
During a podcast appearance, Manganiello opened up about his time on the series and expressed a very sharp opinion about the show’s cast. However, Manganiello’s comments have some merit, especially taking into consideration the lackluster conclusion to the series which had seriously untapped potential.
Joe Manganiello Feels True Blood Cast Was Overqualified For the Series
Joe Manganiello appeared in a small role in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man before getting his breakthrough on the HBO television series True Blood. Manganiello first appeared as werewolf Alcide Herveaux in the show’s third season,...
Joe Manganiello played Alcide Herveaux in True Blood (Credit: HBO).
During a podcast appearance, Manganiello opened up about his time on the series and expressed a very sharp opinion about the show’s cast. However, Manganiello’s comments have some merit, especially taking into consideration the lackluster conclusion to the series which had seriously untapped potential.
Joe Manganiello Feels True Blood Cast Was Overqualified For the Series
Joe Manganiello appeared in a small role in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man before getting his breakthrough on the HBO television series True Blood. Manganiello first appeared as werewolf Alcide Herveaux in the show’s third season,...
- 11/22/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
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