Thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed overnight from legendary monsters to fellow citizens. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures "coming out of the coffin." Religious leaders, government officials, and vampire fundamentalists around the world have chosen their sides. But in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the jury is still out.

Anna Paquinas Sookie Stackhouse
Stephen Moyeras Bill Compton
Alexander Skarsgårdas Eric Northman
Sam Trammellas Sam Merlotte
Ryan Kwantenas Jason Stackhouse
Jim Parrackas Hoyt Fortenberry
Nelsan Ellisas Lafayette Reynolds
Carrie Prestonas Arlene Fowler
Rutina Wesleyas Tara Thornton
Adina Porteras Lettie Mae Thornton
Alan Ball
Alexander Woo
Nancy Oliver
Angela Robinson
Craig Chester