What a fang-tastic father! True Blood vampire Alexander Skarsgard turns doting daddy on set of new film



His blood-sucking vampire character Eric Northman would be enough to strike the fear of God into any young child.

But True Blood star Alexander Skarsgard is seen here in a role which could not be any more incongruous - as a doting daddy.

The 34-year-old actor was on the set of his new movie, What Maisie Knew, shooting scenes with his on-screen daughter in New York today.

So he can do nice: Alexander Skarsgard on the set of his new movie What Maisie Knew today in New York

Fun times: He was shooting scenes with his on-screen daughter and was the epitome of a doting father



What a difference: As evil Vampire Eric Northman in True Blood

In one shot, he is seen lifting the little girl up by her hands, while in another she swings off his arms with a huge grin on her face.

Alexander plays the role of an art dealer going through a tumultuous divorce with his rock star wife.

The film follows the story of how their split impacts on their six-year-old daughter.

It has only just started filming and there are few details on the movie, which is set for release next year.

Toned torso: The 34-year-old actor has a microphone attached by a set worker, revealing his trim physique



Hand in hand: His on-screen daughter with Scottish actress Joanna Vanderham, who was also on set



It will also feature Julianne Moore, Steve Coogan and little-known Scottish actress, Joanna Vanderham.

The 20-year-old blonde was also spotted on location, shooting scenes where she was holding the little girl's hand while talking on her phone.

Swedish actor Alexander - best known for his role in True Blood alongside the likes of Anna Paquin - is the son of veteran actor Stellan Skarsgard.