Fans of True Blood’s Eric Northman, there’s much to rejoice about when it comes to this coming season. According to E!, the new season of True Blood will delve deeper into the origins of vampire Eric through flashbacks to medieval Scandinavia. Casting calls were announced recently for the role of Eric’s human father, King Ulfrick/ The question on every True Blood fan’s minds? Who will play Eric’s father?

The role calls for someone who is fluent in Swedish — who better for the part than Alex’s dad, Stellan Skarsgård? After all, he is Swedish and most definitely looks the part.

Sadly, it’s been reported that Mr. Skarsgård turned down the role. Our options for a middle aged Swedish actor got slimmer. So far, fans are rallying for Max von Sydow, Bill Nighy or Viggo Mortensen to play the part.

Who would you cast as Eric Northman’s father?