True-Blood.net did an interview with Alex, mainly about Season 04 and Amnesia Eric.

T-B.net: You’ve said in the past that for Eric from the first three seasons, you studied lions and based a lot of his movements on how lions move around. That grace and predator element. Who or what did you look to for Amnesia Eric?

Skarsgard: To me it was important that he was still dangerous. That was the challenge this season, to make sure that he’s not just goofy and funny. It’s not a new Eric, it’s just a different side of Eric. To me it was about finding that predator; that lion within still had to be there deep inside. You have to feel that when you watch it. Even though he’s naive and innocent and very very different, it was important to find a level where we don’t lose him completely.

T-B.net: It seemed like we were seeing parts of the Eric that we already knew, especially in how he reacted to Bill once he knew that Bill was his King.

Skarsgard: Yeah, exactly.

T-B.net: The ancient, Viking Eric knew all about fealty and loyalty.

Skarsgard: Right, that’s the heirarchy. This is his King now. He doesn’t recognize Bill. He doesn’t know what their history is, he just knows that a guy shows up and he knows about loyalty even though he’s lost his memory. He can feel that. He knows that if someone shows up and he’s told that he’s your king, he knows that you have to obey and be loyal.

The full interview will be published at their podcast, scheduled to August 30. Don’t miss it!