Alexander Skarsgård Returns in Vampire Comedy Cameo

In a surprise crossover, Alexander Skarsgård reprised his iconic role as Eric Northman from HBO's True Blood during a cameo in FX's What We Do in the Shadows, specifically in Season 6, Episode 9 titled 'Come Out and Play.' The episode features a comedic vampire meeting where Skarsgård's character, dressed similarly to Eric Northman, nervously retracts a question after witnessing a gruesome act by another vampire. Skarsgård humorously claimed to have no recollection of filming, attributing this to a supposed hypnotic effect from co-star Dr. Laszlo Cravensworth, and even joked about starting a YouTube fan page for him. This appearance continues a tradition of guest vampire cameos on the show, previously featuring actors like Wesley Snipes and Evan Rachel Wood. The episode aired as part of the series' sixth and final season, which has received critical acclaim since its debut in 2019. Fans celebrated Skarsgård's nostalgic return, expressing enthusiasm on social media.