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A "True Blood" featurette that unleashes a werewolf in its animal state is released and marked "The Hunt Begins". Cast Stephen Moyer has confirmed previously that real wolves were used in the filming, and this could be one of the results. One of the actors portraying this creature would be Joe Manganiello who plays Alcide.

Meanwhile, the imminent premiere of season 3 will be preceded by a trailer which is released over this coming weekend. In anticipation of that, HBO drops a short snippet featuring voice over. The conversations include "What do you want from Sookie?", "Don't underestimate me", and "This kind of moral anarchy cannot be allowed".

Meanwhile, the title as well the synopsis of the first three episodes have been revealed. The June 13 season premiere is called "Bad Blood". Sookie turns to Eric for help finding Bill; Andy urges Jason to stay the course; Sam reconnects with his past; Tara seeks refuge from her grief.

The second episode is "Beautifully Broken" (airing June 20). Russell Edgington, the Vampire King of Mississippi, concocts a plan to consolidate his power. Eric remembers his past; Sam tests the strength of his family bonds; Tara finds an ally in a shady vampire named Franklin Mott.

The third episode is "It Hurts Me Too" (airing June 27). In search of Bill, Sookie heads to Jackson, Mississippi, in the company of Alcide, a werewolf bodyguard assigned by Eric to protect her. Jason is distracted from his police exams; Bud reaches the end of his rope; Arlene copes with unexpected news; Franklin charms Tara and gets Jessica out of a jam; Eric bequeaths a gift to Lafayette. Haunted by visions from his past, Bill makes a surprising pledge of allegiance.

• The Hunt Begins

• Don't Underestimate Me