Sam Trammell Live Chat
August 1, 2011 By
Hey…great original questions came in today at HBO Connect when they held a LIVE chat with Sam this afternoon…
See the transcript below!!! (Starts at the bottom of the page…)
Q: Chele’ Pitts-Walker
“THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS, IT WAS AWESOME 
”
A: Sam Trammell
“I really enjoyed it. Thanks so much everyone for logging on. And thanks for being awesome, smart, sexy fans. We couldn’t do it without you!”
Q: Mary Babilya
“Are you ever gonna wear anything other than flannel shirts? ”
A: Sam Trammell
“probably not. It seems to be that or nothing at all.”
Q: Sabrina Liotti
“How is it to work with wolves?”
A: Sam Trammell
“They’re very skittish. No attention span whatsoever. I mean, they’re beautiful to look at. Just totally wild animals.”
Q: yypeb1
“Are you currently working on anything else other then true blood? Will you do any movies in the future?”
A: Sam Trammell
“I’m just waiting on these babies right now . . . ”
Q: UGotMyOnlyHeart
“Is Felix The Armadillo as cute in person as on screen?”
A: Sam Trammell
“Uhhhhh I don’t know if you could tell but he was, let us say, relieving himself all over Todd the whole time.”
Q: Jennifer Johnson
“Just wanted to send a shout out from Charleston WV! What do you miss the most from your old home town?”
A: Sam Trammell
“The hills!”
Q: Wicked_Faery
“Do you have any new favorite books or movies?”
A: Sam Trammell
“I read Freedom which was enjoyable. ”
Q: Jennifer Lynn Rosbury
“You have attended some of the Conventions how did you enjoy the experience?”
A: Sam Trammell
“I love meeting the fans. ”
Q: Patrick Clarke
“What did you before you were an actor?”
A: Sam Trammell
“One thing I did was proofread bank’s quarterly reports–yes, excruciatingly tedious.”
Q: suzyg20
“If a shape shifter shifted into a wolf, would a werewolf know the difference?”
A: Sam Trammell
“I’m gonna say no, because we’re badass.”
Q: Niki Cannon
“What is your favorite type of music? ”
A: Sam Trammell
“I won’t beat around the bush on this one . . . Rock.”
Q: HarshTruthBlog
“Will you run through the woods naked with me and a few other fans please? No sock required.”
A: Sam Trammell
“Perfect.”
Q: Meagan Cherie
“Can you tell us what’s coming up with your character and his brother Tommy?”
A: Sam Trammell
“There could quite possibly be hell to pay . . . that’s all I’m saying.”
Q: aluv00
“Are you anything like your character on TrueBlood?”
A: Sam Trammell
“I think so, a little bit. One of Alan Ball’s great talents is casting. We all have some part of ourselves that’s like our characters.”
Q: KKMfan06
“Do you think you got lucky getting a character with the same name?”
A: Sam Trammell
“I do and I don’t.”
Q: Bethany Lambert
“How far do you see TB going on is it going to go on until it runs out with the books?? Because aren’t there like 11??”
A: Sam Trammell
“I know. No idea. I can say we’re all really happy, so we’ll see . . . ”
Q: CameronPaulGill
“Is the collie as adorable in person as it seems on camera?”
A: Sam Trammell
“Yes. There are actually two Collies: Dusty and Duffy. And then there’s a stuffed one we use here and there called Stuffy. Not kidding.”
Q: Michelle Pleasant
“Do u hang out with anyone outside of work from the cast”
A: Sam Trammell
“It’s hard to keep up with the cast honestly–everyone lives all over the world. I see Chris Bauer and Carrie Preston here and there–we knew each other from New York before the show.”
Q: Summer King-Bates
“How did you like playing two people?”
A: Sam Trammell
“I loved it . . . I kinda want everyone in the show to turn into Sam down the line.”
Q: Scott T Burton Sr
“How long have you been a actor? ”
A: Sam Trammell
“A long time now–almost 20 years. I can’t believe it.”
Q: Mary Higginbotham Scroggins
“Do you think you will eve find true love on true blood?”
A: Sam Trammell
“I think I’ll get close . . . I don’t know.”
Q: Daniel Grey
“What’s in store for Sam and Luna?”
A: Sam Trammell
“Drama, drama and drama. And maybe some sex.”
Q: pissotskiy
“Sam, You can make it!”
A: Sam Trammell
“Thanks!! I’m doing my best!”
Q: Angela Danielle Nolan
“Don’t you just absolutely live your job?”
A: Sam Trammell
“YES! Funnest job in town. ”
Q: Holly Andrade
“Did you like the books? ”
A: Sam Trammell
“I’ve read the first four books–yes. Charlaine Harris a blast to hang with–smart, savy and likes to laugh.”
Q: Kelly Caudill
“Hey sam, what is your favorite thing about being on an HBO show? ”
A: Sam Trammell
“First of all I love Sue Nagle and Michael Lombardo and Michael Hill and big boss Pepler–the executives at HBO–they’re unbelievably supportive and frankly, just fun to be around. They are ultimately the best thing (and the parties).”
Q: Rolodex930
“how did you prepare for your transformation into tommy? ”
A: Sam Trammell
“I of course spent a lot of time with him on set–that’s almost all I needed–though I did watch and re watch his season 3 performances.”
Q: kitty_KAT42
“how do you feel about sam’s new love interest?”
A: Sam Trammell
“Janina ia an exceptional actress and fun and funny–so I love working with her–and I think Luna is good for Sam right now (she’s not leading him to be staked in the heart at least).”
Q: freak_szol
“Since about third season of TB Sam is definitely showing us his dark side. Do you think that it may totally overtake him?”
A: Sam Trammell
“I don’t think so . . . Sam’s working through his issues. He’s grown a lot as a person since killing those two people. This struggle and growth is interesting to play and hopefully watch. ”
Q: TrueBloodHBO
“We’re THRILLED that you’ve taken the time to join us today, Sam. Is there anything special you’d like to say to the Truebies who are sending in questions right now? ”
A: Sam Trammell
“Hey! I’m so excited to be here. I’m gonna try to answer as many questions as possible. Let’s do this!”
SOURCE: HBO CONNECT
REMINDER: Sam Chats Live
July 31, 2011 By
Hey…wanna talk to the man himself???
Sam will chat with fans live via HBO Connect the Monday following the airing of True Blood’s sixth episode of the season, “I Wish I was the Moon”.
WHEN: Monday August 1st at 2PM ET/ 11AM PT
WHERE: HBO Connect
Give him some tough questions that he hasn’t been asked a million times before PLEASE!!!
Tell him Sam-Trammell.Com asks…What UP??? : )
(Don’t forget to congratulate him on the pending little guys!)
Too Sweet Sam Trammell…
June 20, 2011 By
SOURCE: Funny or Die
Sam’s Public Service Announcement…
June 13, 2011 By
It has come to the attention of the True Blood cast that the fans were in need of dire help. Help to pacify our withdrawals as we wait patiently for the newest season of the show to hit the airwaves!
Well in response to this worldwide ailment…MOST of the regulars on the show decided to band together and make a few videos to soothe the burn till the show’s premiere on June 26th.
Two shown here…the first is the majority of the cast…the second is Sam Trammell…yeah that guy…
BTW…thanks for the intervention Sam… : )
SOURCE: HBO
Sam at Comicpalooza
June 1, 2011 By
Photo courtesy of the Comicpalooza Fan Blog
Sam talks True Blood while at the annual comic book convention “Comicpalooza ” in Houston, Texas last weekend…
Watch the video below…
Actor Sam Trammell speaks at Comicpalooza from Jessica Priest on Vimeo.
SOURCE: Jessica Priest on Vimeo.
Postcards from the Set: Sam Trammell
May 30, 2011 By
From HBO’s Inside True Blood Blog ~
As production on season 4 wraps up, cast members have been sending notes from the set. Today’s message is from Sam Trammell (Sam Merlotte).
SOURCE: Inside True Blood Blog
Suffering from #TBWithdrawal?
May 25, 2011 By
This just in from our friends at TBWithdrawal.com. New site launched yesterday, now Truebies can visit http://www.TBwithdrawal.com to feed their True Blood addiction. The site features Tweets expressing other fans #tbwithdrawal front-and-center, while those suffering from withdrawal can talk about it with other fans directly on the site. You can also find links to full episodes of True Blood on HBO GO.
You will want to bookmark this site Tramfam…there will be more to come for those suffering from these long months of agonizing #TBwithdrawal. Enjoy.
Source: TBWithdrawal.com
Sam Trammell to Attend Comicpalooza
April 7, 2011 By
It was announced that Sam Trammell will be attending the Comicpalooza Convention in Houston, Texas on May 27th – 29th 2011…
What is Comicpalooza you ask???
Comicpalooza’s mission is to provide the best and biggest annual multi-format pop culture convention in the southwest region of the United States, serving not only the fans of comics, science fiction, fantasy, video and table top gaming, anime, music and film, but also as a trade show and showcase for the studios, publishers, and manufacturers in those industries.
UPDATE: We believe Sam is scheduled to do photo op/signings and yes…a Q&A panel! (per Sam…still waiting to hear back from the event coordinators).
To read more or to get your tickets, visit the Comicpalooza site here!
A Cool Cat Duds Up
April 3, 2011 By
Best photo of the week award goes to Sam Trammell, Missy Yager & Chris Bauer attending the 42 BELOW Vodka’s celebration for Kate Walsh’s significant other, on Saturday April 2, 2011, in Los Angeles, California. Looks like everyone had a bitchen time!! : )
SOURCE: AP Images
