TVLine has learned exclusively that the former Law & Order: SVU front man is circling what my sources are calling a “major role” in the show’s upcoming fifth season.

But what role? An HBO rep declined to comment, but I hear Meloni — who’s currently shooting a top-secret role in Man of Steel — is in talks to play (duh) an incredibly powerful vampire.

If a deal comes to pass, this would be a major casting coup for True Blood. It would also mark a high-profile return to the small screen for Meloni following his sudden departure from SVU last spring.

http://www.tvline.com/2011/11/true-blood-chris-meloni-season-5/#more-275418

Christopher Meloni Officially Joins "True Blood"
by Chris Harnick
posted Dec 13th 2011


In the criminal justice system, sexually-based vampire attacks are considered especially heinous. (DOINK DOINK)

Yes, that means Christopher Meloni has officially joined HBO's "True Blood" as a series regular.

TVLine reports Meloni will play a very powerful vampire. This vampire just so happens to hold the fate of Bill and Eric in his very undead hands.

http://www.aoltv.com/2011/12/13/christopher-meloni-officially-joins-true-blood/