Alan Ball to step lower as 'True Blood' showrunner

BallAlan Ball is putting a stake within the vampire duties. The creator of HBO's "True Blood stream" will probably be walking aside from his showrunning duties once the fantasy skein can get acquired for just about any sixth season, that's most likely considering its ongoing recognition. However, he'll remain as professional producer and become an consultant. The fifth several weeks are now being created and may air later this year. While a successor wasn't named, professional producer Gregg Feinberg presently handles lots of day-to-day responsibilities. Mentioned Ball: "?'True Blood stream remains, and it's still, a highlight of not only my career but my existence. Because of the truly amazing cast, authors, producers and crew, with whom I have been sufficiently fortunate to get work these past five years, I realize I really could have a take a step back as well as the show is constantly on the thrive after i anticipate new and exciting endeavors." Ball is really a longtime staple at Cinemax. Before "True Blood stream," he was the creator and professional producer on funereal drama "Six Foot Under," which went for five seasons (2001-05). He attempted to make a new series this season, but his pilot "All Signs and signs and symptoms of Dying," based on Charlie Huston's novel "The Mystic Arts of Getting rid of All Signs and signs and symptoms of Dying," wasn't greenlit to series with the pay cabler. He restored his multiyear overall deal with Cinemax last This summer time. He's presently concentrating on the Cinemax series "Banshee," that's prone to begin production this spring. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com