TV Line Michael Ausiello has confirmed that Law and Order SVU star Chris Meloni has been cast for the television series True Blood:

After weeks of negotiations, Chris Meloni is officially joining True Blood as a series regular in Season 5.

According to executive producer Alan Ball, the former Law & Order: SVU front man will play, ”An ancient, powerful vampire who holds the fate of Bill and Eric in his hands.”

The gig brings Meloni back into the HBO fold for the first time since his days on Oz. It also mark a high-profile return to the small screen for the upcoming Man of Steel actor following his sudden departure from SVU last spring.

FYI, Michael will be posting more news about Chris Meloni’s character in True Blood at his Twitter Page. Follow him @MichaelAusiello

Source – TV Line