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Fact: Chris Bauer looks -- and sounds -- nothing like Bon Temps' resident drunken detective, Andy Bellefleur -- the troubled character he currently plays on the hit HBO series "True Blood."
And even though he may have perfectly embodied the corrupted union boss Frank Sobotka on the critically acclaimed show "The Wire," in person, Bauer comes off as much more confident, kind-hearted and stable than the deeply flawed characters he's known for playing.
In fact, Bauer is a true thespian at heart. He enjoys the challenge of playing new and interesting characters on both the stage and the small screen, and for Bauer, Andy Bellefleur was an exciting -- and intriguing -- challenge. Over the past four seasons, fans have watched Andy evolve from a fumbling, drunken deputy to an unlikely dark hero, who often tries to understand the twisted world of vampires, shapeshifters, werewolves, witches and fairies around him.
"Andy Bellefleur, by no means, had any particular comedic traits to begin with, but as the first and second seasons evolved and he was put into this postion to have the plausible reaction to the insanity around him, it made a lot of sense for him to have some humor," Bauer told Huffington Post Entertainment, regarding his character's dark comedic appeal.
However, in season four of "True Blood," Bon Temps' favorite deputy is struggling with a pretty serious and debilitating V addiction -- and it's anything but funny. It looks like this could be officer Andy's darkest season yet.
"It's just going to get worse and worse," Bauer said. "In this season Andy has fallen into the proverbial hole, and I think he won't be able to get out unless someone gives him a hand."
And that helping hand may come from Andy's cousin Terry (Todd Lowe). Over the past three seasons, Andy and Terry have struggled to build a relationship, but somehow, as "True Blood" fans know, Terry's always there when Andy needs him the most.
Story continues below .contin_below{display:none;} blockquote .mid_article_ad_label{border:1px solid #dddddd;}AdvertisementBut when it comes to budding relationships, one of the most sincere friendships on "True Blood" happens to be between Jason (Ryan Kwanten) and Andy. The two bonded when they tried to save Bon Temps from the persuasive powers of Maryann in season two, and their friendship solidified when Jason shot Eggs and Andy took the blame (and the subsequent grief). Since then, the two have become slightly reminiscent of a bickering old married couple, but watching Jason call Andy out on his V addiction and then proceed to search his car for V proves that these two have developed a pretty deep friendship -- one that can hopefully help Andy overcome his addiction.
Playing a character with addiction is a heavy task for any actor, but veteran Bauer seemed to have no trouble going into the mind of an addict, a feat he credits to life experience.
"One of the deals with Andy is that he can't stand the way he feels at any given time," said Bauer. "He locks onto things like authority, like his position, to make him feel better -- and things like boos, and in this season it's vampire blood. That's a transaction that I understand very well, so it's an easy place for me to go to."
While handling addiction may be a doable task for Bauer, he admits that one of his biggest challenges as Andy is trying not to be intimidated by his incredibly fit "True Blood" co-stars Alexander Skarsgard, Stephen Moyer and Ryan Kwanten.
"It's sad because I'm actually in pretty good shape, and I spend a lot of time at the gym," Bauer joked. "I think they have a lot to do with how popular our show is."
Yeah, that sounds about right.
Watch the interview in its entirety below, and to catch all of the sexy vampire action, the new episode of "True Blood" airs this Sunday at 9 p.m.
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View All Favorites Recency | Popularity Page: 1 2 Next › Last » (2 total) Sara Janmaat 7 Fans 0 minute ago (1:09 AM) Really like Andy.Really dislike the repeated addiction story-line. Alcohol, V, whatever. It's been done before. Sara_Janmaat: Really like Andy. Really dislike the repeated addiction story-line. Alcohol, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Sara_Janmaat/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98835598.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
riotnikki 1 Fans 49 minutes ago (12:19 AM) I think he's a really good actor - I was surprised by the interview that he is not more like his character - all the actors on this show are really good. riotnikki: I think he's a really good actor - I was http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/riotnikki/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98830322.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it HUFFPOST SUPER USER Vic22 Transitioning from fitting in to standing out 171 Fans 1 hour ago (11:58 PM) Its nice to see an actor who doesnt just play themselves in everything (ahem, Jennifer Aniston...) Vic22: Its nice to see an actor who doesnt just play http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Vic22/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98828204.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
Church of the FSM 11 Fans 4 hours ago (9:37 PM) He'll always be Frank Sobotka, to me. Church_of_the_FSM: He'll always be Frank Sobotka, to me. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Church_of_the_FSM/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98809889.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it sfsoma 76 Fans 4 hours ago (8:41 PM) boos is so addictive. sfsoma: boos is so addictive. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/sfsoma/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98802814.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
HUFFPOST SUPER USER mad world nerd at heart 117 Fans 5 hours ago (8:03 PM) He's responsible for one of my favorite lines on True Blood. "It's a Diet Coke with lime!!!" mad_world: He's responsible for one of my favorite lines on True http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/mad_world/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98798072.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
Squiriferous 18 Fans 7 hours ago (6:26 PM) You can kick the vampire blood addiction, Andy. We're here for you. Squiriferous: You can kick the vampire blood addiction, Andy. We're here http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Squiriferous/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98786071.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
Squiriferous 18 Fans 7 hours ago (6:24 PM) Does anybody else think he looks like Tweedledee/Tweedledum from the John Tenniel drawings or especially in the Disney film? Squiriferous: Does anybody else think he looks like Tweedledee/Tweedledum from the http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Squiriferous/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98785717.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
Tony McDay 14 Fans 10 hours ago (3:29 PM) talented actor, and great show... Tony_McDay: talented actor, and great show... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Tony_McDay/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98760549.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it HUFFPOST SUPER USER HonkyTonkMan 57 Fans 10 hours ago (2:42 PM) What secret is revealed? HonkyTonkMan: What secret is revealed? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/HonkyTonkMan/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98752954.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it meremortal 3 Fans 11 hours ago (2:29 PM) A fantastic actor. Loved him as Frank Sobotka in The Wire. meremortal: A fantastic actor. Loved him as Frank Sobotka in The http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/meremortal/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98750829.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
jumpinjohn011 33 Fans 11 hours ago (2:26 PM) Is this Jack Nicholson's illegitamate son? jumpinjohn011: Is this Jack Nicholson's illegitamate son? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/jumpinjohn011/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98750398.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it patman77 240 Fans 12 hours ago (1:35 PM) Chris/Andy deserves an emmy. period. patman77: Chris/Andy deserves an emmy. period. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/patman77/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98741735.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it Pliny Two 0 Fans 12 hours ago (1:27 PM) Chris is great to watch on the show. What is with the annoying interviewer? Awkward all around. Pliny_Two: Chris is great to watch on the show. What is http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Pliny_Two/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98740384.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
Marc Gilliam 2 Fans 12 hours ago (1:06 PM) OK, he doesn't sound like Andy Bellefleur, but he does look like him! Marc_Gilliam: OK, he doesn't sound like Andy Bellefleur, but he does http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Marc_Gilliam/chris-bauer-interview-act_n_907430_98736811.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it Page: 1 2 Next › Last » (2 total) PHOTO GALLERIES
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