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Kristin Bauer could play the next lesbian vampire on "True Blood"

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Trish Bendix

Last week, True Blood creator Alan Ball talked with The Advocate about future gay characters on the hit HBO series. The show has already featured a handful of queer characters, including Vampire Queen Sophie-Ann (Evan Rachel Wood, her lover Hadley (Lindsey Haun), the fabulous fry cook/drug dealer Lafayette and season 1's Eddie.

Ball said:

We'll be meeting the vampire king of Mississippi and his long, long-term companion — and by long-term I mean really long-term — Talbot. I think Lafayette may meet a love interest, and certainly Pam, who works with Eric, she's certainly got a lesbian vibe — I don't know that that's all she is, but she certainly does seem to appreciate the women.

Pam is played by Kristin Bauer, who serves as Eric's wingwoman at the vampire bar, Fangtasia. Her interests included fancy pumps, showing no mercy and now, apparently, the bar maid, Ginger.

"I wouldn't be surprised," Bauer said about Pam going for women. "I think she's pansexual. ... There are so many hot [women on the show], but I'll pick Ginger. Ginger's hot. Ginger's fun. She's a screamer and she's a blood donor."

Ginger, being put to work

As for Sophie-Ann, Ball said that there will be something between her and her lover's cousin Sookie, but it's most likely platonic:

I think Sophie-Anne is definitely interested in Sookie; I don't believe it's for sexual or romantic reasons but she is definitely interested in Sookie and whatever it is about Sookie that is special beyond the realm of what is human, and that's something that we definitely will learn more about in the upcoming season.

I am so psyched on season 3, especially if it's going to be super-Sapphic. Do you get the lesbian vibe from Pam?

I have since she first laid eyes on Sookie — but then again, everyone seems to have eyes for that girl.

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    Trish Bendix
    on November 3, 2009 - 10:00am.
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    Sportylady's picture

    True Blood

    Submitted by
    Sportylady (491 posts)
    on November 3, 2009 - 11:13am.

    My friends have been trying to get me into this show for the past two seasons and I've resisted.  I watched the pilot episode and I wasn't impressed at all.  It is kind of cool that the show features many queer characters though and from what I've heard, it's not a big deal.  They work it into the story so it's kind of a non-issue, which I really like...well from what I've heard that is.

    Now that the hype has simmered I might give it a shot...but I'm going to catch up on Dexter first.

    lscole2425's picture

    True Blood is a great

    Submitted by
    lscole2425 (30 posts)
    on November 3, 2009 - 3:08pm.
    True Blood is a great show.  Dexter is bettter!
    Sportylady's picture

    Dexter...

    Submitted by
    Sportylady (491 posts)
    on November 3, 2009 - 5:38pm.
    Kicks ass.  I'm really behind, just started watching the second season, which I'm told is not as good as the first but the third season totally makes up for it.
    Penny Winterr's picture

    I'm with ya, Trish

    Submitted by
    Penny Winterr (727 posts)
    on November 3, 2009 - 11:23am.

    I've been waiting for Pam to get some more screen time; she's a hoot!  I think she's a big ol' dyke, too!

    Love the show.  Love it!

    DaisyViolet's picture

    True Blood Grlz

    Submitted by
    DaisyViolet (20 posts)
    on November 3, 2009 - 11:41am.
    Pam's queer in the books~ I'd love to see her get a little girlie action.  Not with Sookie, though~ she's clearly straight, and I also can't stand any story where EVERYONE is in love with the main character. It's a great show, though, and I'll watch it no matter what.
    Cara D's picture

    Ooh pam

    Submitted by
    Cara D (26 posts)
    on November 3, 2009 - 11:45am.

    Ever since I first saw her in Fangtasia I said 'that gal is definitely sapphic...and if not i want her to be' the fangtasia vamps are probably my favourite scenes, but as Ive only just finished season one i have yet to see pam get sapphic...hope it goes well.

     

    true blood really is a good show, not just for its representation of all things queer but its just good...which is rare these days. 

     

    If you have not found something you are willing to die for, you have not yet lived. - Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

    ljohansen's picture

    Pam

    Submitted by
    ljohansen (2 posts)
    on November 3, 2009 - 12:07pm.

    She's definitely queer in the books and it would be disappointing if they don't acknowledge that on the show! And i'm excited to see how they portray the King of Mississippi and his harem...I hope it'll be queertastic!

    But either way i love this show and I can't wait for next season!

    Way2Gay's picture

    Pam and Queen Sophie-Anne

    Submitted by
    Way2Gay (53 posts)
    on November 3, 2009 - 1:33pm.
    Now that's a great combination.
    MrsMusgraveTNG's picture

    Sookie/ TB

    Submitted by
    MrsMusgraveTNG (3 posts)
    on November 3, 2009 - 2:30pm.

    I'd love to see Sookie engage in something with the Queen.

    even though the Queen's current lover is Sookie's cousin, lol. Sophie totally had soemthing going on there for Sookie,

    I do think Pam is a lesbian, totally.

    after Godric, I thought Eric was gay, but he's got eyes for Sookie, he's weird. lol.

    Remy's picture

    I won't spoil the season 3rd season but

    Submitted by
    Remy (368 posts)
    on November 3, 2009 - 2:42pm.

     

     with Bill kidnapped at the end of season 2. Some interesting things do take place with Eric and Sookie.

    I love Jessica even though she is a spoiled brat of a vampire. It's the red hair that makes me swoon

    Friendship follows Fearlessly. Never Blindly. Never Lightly.

    lscole2425's picture

    So you have read the books.

    Submitted by
    lscole2425 (30 posts)
    on November 3, 2009 - 3:10pm.

    So you have read the books. I just started reading them and I have a few questions...

     

    queerwebmonkey's picture

    the show is only loosely

    Submitted by
    queerwebmonkey (1 post)
    on November 3, 2009 - 3:40pm.

    the show is only loosely based on the book series - no help in predicting story lines or character/plot development

    which makes the show awesome in it's own right - Charlaine Harris rules!

    turkish's picture

    Pam in the books

    Submitted by
    turkish (126 posts)
    on November 3, 2009 - 6:18pm.
    In the books, I remember Pam briefly having a relationship with Amelia the witch but who knows if they will stay true to that in the show. The show is only loosely based on the books.
    Remy's picture

    I've read up to Definitly Dead

    Submitted by
    Remy (368 posts)
    on November 3, 2009 - 9:39pm.

     But I devour books like these in two days. 3 days tops. So I relaxed and started reading other books. But if you have a question ask. I will answer

     

    Friendship follows Fearlessly. Never Blindly. Never Lightly.

    Mloveys's picture

    True Blood and Dexter are

    Submitted by
    Mloveys (1 post)
    on November 3, 2009 - 3:30pm.
    True Blood and Dexter are the only two shows I watch! They're the best!
    lefunko's picture

    i wish they would follow the books more

    Submitted by
    lefunko (35 posts)
    on November 4, 2009 - 1:22am.

    pam is definitely a lesbian in them and she would not go for a human bar maid!  also, eric is kinda queer in the books. 

    the show needs better writing.  that mary-ann story line was so stupid and took up most of the season.  

    also, i wish the faeries were in it.  i read all 10 books in about 2 weeks.  now i have to wait til may for the next one.  

    RELvoxballroom's picture

    Oh yeah, the faeries are

    Submitted by
    RELvoxballroom (32 posts)
    on November 4, 2009 - 5:53pm.
    Oh yeah, the faeries are awesome. I think they'll probably look more into that in future seasons. The faeries didn't come into play until after the 5th book i think and even though they're meshing the books together in the TV seasons, it might take them some time. 
    RELvoxballroom's picture

    but its also nice to have

    Submitted by
    RELvoxballroom (32 posts)
    on November 4, 2009 - 5:54pm.
    but its also nice to have read the books and still be surprised by the show. it'd be boring if they followed the books completely. 
    Llewella's picture

    I'm onto the 8th book so

    Submitted by
    Llewella (53 posts)
    on November 4, 2009 - 7:24pm.

    I'm onto the 8th book so far, and realise how much the tv show has separated from the books. I love the whole fairy thing cause it would be good to see who they would cast as Claudine. But I think the show would loose viewers if it included all of the supes from the book, including demons etc. It hasn't set it self up like Buffy to get away with it. 

    I love that the show has kept Lafayette love him!  

    Sade's picture

    Lafayette is my comedy

    Submitted by
    Sade (29 posts)
    on November 9, 2009 - 9:01pm.
    Lafayette is my comedy during that show. Everything he does makes me laugh.
    RELvoxballroom's picture

    She's queer in the books

    Submitted by
    RELvoxballroom (32 posts)
    on November 4, 2009 - 5:52pm.
    In the books Pam is pretty overtly queer. Relationships with a character named Amelia (doesn't exist in the show) and flings with other women. 
    Paraphase's picture

    Fourth Season

    Submitted by
    Paraphase (63 posts)
    on November 5, 2009 - 12:57am.
    I don't think we'll see much of Pam or her conquests until the fourth season, which aligns with the 4th book. In the 4th book we really get to know Pam. Alan Ball seems to be following the major premises of the books each season though he puts his own spin to it. I hope AB will have Eric and Pam follow Sookie to Alabama. Both characteres are popular amongst fans.
    Sade's picture

    It's true everyone has eyes

    Submitted by
    Sade (29 posts)
    on November 9, 2009 - 8:59pm.
    It's true everyone has eyes on Sookie. She's just awesome.

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