U.S. actor Chris Meloni is in talks to join the cast of the vampire drama series "True Blood," TV Line reported Thursday.
Meloni is the former star of "Law & Order: SVU" and "Oz."
TV Line said the actor is now in negotiations with HBO for a "major role" as a vampire in the show's upcoming fifth season.
The television news Web site said HBO has declined to comment on its story.
Source: UPI