May 19, 2013

True Blood’s Nelsan Ellis to Play MLK in ‘The Butler’

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*Actor Nelsan Ellis will go from a possessed gay Louisiana cook in HBO’s “True Blood” to the prince of peace on the big screen. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Director Lee Daniels has tapped the star to play Martin Luther King Jr. in “The Butler,” reports Deadline.com. Mariah Carey and Yaya DaCosta (“America’s Next Top [...]




‘True Blood’ Finale to Leave Fans Hanging

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*If you are expecting a good ending to this season’s “True Blood,” think again. Unless you like cliff-hangers that carry on to the next season, you may be disappointed. According to Nelsan Ellis, who plays the role of Lafayette in the series, viewers may be unhappy. “People are going to be [upset] because they’re going [...]




‘True Blood’ Actor Nelsan Ellis Answers the Gay Question … or Does He?

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*Nelsan Ellis, who plays the role of “Lafayette”” on True Blood” a popular HBO Series, shared his thoughts about being a Black actor in the industry with vibe.com. He talked about being stigmatized with homosexuality, answers the big question about gay marriage, and takes time to share his thoughts about Tyler Perry. “But when the [...]