With Sookie and Bill's relationship more rocky than ever, might season four of True Blood draw this heroine closer to a certain muscular werewolf?

Alcide fans are hopeful, but a new casting notice released by HBO hints otherwise.

The show is seeking an actor to take on the character of Raoul, described as the "intense packmaster of Shreveport." In his early 40s, this wolf will be Alcide's new boss and his interests will not coincide with those of Sookie.

Sound off now in our True Blood forum: who should play this important role on season four?