'Blood' Star: Stop the Vampire Madness

By Bryan Alexander Posted Sep 21st 2009 11:00AM

Is it possible to have too many vampires in one sandbox? If you're 'True Blood' star Carrie Preston, the answer is probably yes now that the crowded landscape includes 'The Vampire Diaries.' "They have drained this corpse dry," Preston, who plays Arlene Fowler on 'Blood,' told PopEater about all of the fanged projects of late. More vampire talk after the jump!

"Besides 'Diaries,' there are a couple of vampire movies coming out. I hope they stop. They're diluting the blood, er water, for all of us," Preston added.

Though she hasn't seen any of the CW show 'Diaries,' Preston admits she has read all four 'Twilight' books. The big difference between them all, though, is that 'Blood' is most certainly for mature viewing.

"A lot of these other vampire projects are for kids ... And I think everyone is hitting overload... except for 'True Blood.' That's for adults," Preston told PopEater.

Preston spoke from the Suite Life Emmy Suites at the Mondrian's Skybar with a bag-full of goodies which included baked tan ("I need to be tan for the show") and Joe's Jeans. Like everything else, she does gifting suites in moderation. "I'm not a junkie like some of my friends. On the other side, I'm not like my husband (actor Michael Emerson) who is gifting-suite-a-phobic. Yes he was diagnosed with that and I'm hoping to cure him."

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actors Carrie Preston and Michael Ian Emerson attends HBO's post Emmy Awards reception at the Pacific Design Center on September 20, 2009 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kristian Dowling/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carrie Preston;Michael Ian Emerson

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Carrie Preston (shoe detail) arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carrie Preston

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Actor Michael Emerson, right, and actress Carrie Preston arrive at the HBO Emmy Party in West Hollywood, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. Emerson won an Emmy earlier in the evening for best supporting actor in a drama series. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Carrie Preston arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carrie Preston

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actors Michael Emerson (L) and Carrie Preston arrive at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Emerson;Carrie Preston

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Carrie Preston arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carrie Preston

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Carrie Preston arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carrie Preston

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actors Carrie Preston (L) and Michael Emerson arrive at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Emerson;Carrie Preston

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Actress Carrie Preston arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carrie Preston

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Monday 21 September

By xiaomayi20004

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By Kelly

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Not to worry-zombies are replacing vampires. Just another sign of the times.

Tuesday 22 September

By chris

Why is everyone acting like Vampires are a new genre? Bram Stocker, Lord Byron all wrote in the last century. Films about Vampires have been around since the silent era, remember nosferatu? Big re-emergence in the 60-70s with the Hammer Dracula films. Steven King wrote salems Lot and I dare say the newest vampire books owe alot to Anne Rices Series on Lestat and his group. She made them sexy. So all of the novice fans need to remember this is an old "schtick"

By nene

I agree...but I came from the generation of Dark Shadows and True Blood is from that vein of vampire lore. I have read the Dak Shadow books and they catered to the adult audience as did the show. It was just a different time, when tact and morals ran the TV. As you can tell I am a True Blood fan...as are my children. We love vampire stories even the ones you mentioned

By Urvy

Less vampires, more robots!

By Angela M.

I love Carrie Preston, but talk about biting the hand that feeds you... not smart. (What happens when she gets her wish and vamp mania fades? She's out of a job.)

By geckofan

boy, did they miss the boat casting vampire bill on true blood...i'll stick with the audio tapes of the books, thank you

By Kristine

I agree, the actor playing Bill is all wrong for the part

By Kathy

To much teen screaming in horror movies today.

By Angel

So basically, she's saying she only wants vampire shows that have her in them. What a snob. Her character in the stories fits her well.

By karen

um...someone on a vampire show probably shouldn't complain about how popular vampires are.

By Sheila

I disagree I have also read all 4 twilight saga books and seen twilight and the trailors for new moon, also the premier of vampire diaries. I saw true blood at my daughter's and was very upset at the sex, nudity, and everyone in that town will be a vampire within a week. No story line except SEX I was going to subscribe to HBO for this, NO WAY, sorry folks but give me twilight and vampire diaries any day!!!! Hope more agree but to be real to each their own.

Friday 02 October

By Jo Groenewoud

I never appreciated Vampire TV shows until I got to see Vampire High, I loved the approach to story of Vampires in the show.It was refreshing and fantastic to watch.

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