The first fan question has been answered on HBO’s Inside True Blood Blog, and it enlightens us on how the crew designed the witches.
True Blood writers assistant Ben Hayes explained how they created the witches’ personalities and visual appearance:
[Hayes] said that it was inspired by the characters in the fourth book by Charlaine Harris, but that in bringing Marnie to life, they were trying to create a character that seems real, but slightly “off.” The witches in Season 4 all follow that approach and are a range of personalities and looks.
Ben also shared that “as far as the magic goes, there was a good deal of discussion in how to depict it in a visual medium. The writers wanted the magic to suit the stories and nature of the show, but also to meet the needs and opportunities of production. Several different traditions were researched and discussed in order to come up with a unique take on witches, witchcraft and magic in the world of ‘True Blood.’”
We got a slight preview of the witches in a Season 4 featurette released last week. There are several shots of Fiona Shaw – who plays one of the main witches – filming with the cast and crew
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