What We Do in the Shadows Season 6: Which True Blood Star Made a Surprise Cameo in Episode 9?

Doug Jones as Baron Afanas in What We Do in the Shadows
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Doug Jones as Baron Afanas in What We Do in the Shadows
Credit: FX | Fair use for promotional purposes

A fan-favorite cast member from True Blood made a surprise cameo appearance in the recently aired episode 9 of What We Do in the Shadows season 6.

Since the first season, the series has always had a penchant for featuring guest/cameo appearances from well-known stars, especially those who have connections to past vampire films and TV shows.

Which True Star Made a Surprise Cameo in What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 Episode 9?

Alexander Skarsgard in What We Do in the Shadows season 6 episode 9
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To the surprise of many fans, True Blood vet Alexander Skarsgard made a surprise cameo appearance in episode 9 of What We Do in the Shadows season 6.

He was one of the attendees at Baron Afanas' celebration party. After Baron killed a woman who tried to ask a question, he asked others if they had questions as well. Skarsgard's character responded by saying "I thought I had a question, but then you answered it."

While they didn't reveal who Skarsgard was playing in his brief appearance, fans have speculated that it could be a version of his iconic True Blood character Eric Northman.

As we've seen in the first season's infamous vampire council episode, the series recruits actors who play vampiric roles in past films and TV shows which is the case again with Skarsgard.

Fans are delighted to see him make an appearance in the series. Not only because of the callback to his True Blood role, but they managed to recruit him before the series ends its run later this month.

What Does Alexander Skarsgard Think of His What We Do in the Shadows Cameo?

Skarsgard offered a cheeky statement regarding his surprise cameo appearance in the recent episode of What We Do in the Shadows.

"I’m afraid I have no recollection of shooting this episode as Dr. Laszlo Cravensworth apparently hypnotized me at the wrap party. But I did wake up with an intense physical attraction to Dr. Cravensworth and found his extraordinary wit, charm and intelligence absolutely disarming," he said.

"I have since started a YouTube fan page for him. It’s called ‘Because you’re Cravens-worth it.’ Please like, follow and subscribe."

It is interesting to see whether there will be another surprise cameo in the series during its last two episodes or even another return to the vampire council, which is in play based on where the story is going.

What do you think of Skarsgard's cameo appearance in the episode? Let us know in the comments!

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