HBO has set a premiere date for the highly anticipated third season of 'True Blood.'

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Sookie and the gang will return Sun., Jun. 13 for a brand-new season that will feature a slew of new faces, including Denis O'Hare ('Milk'; 'Changeling'), Grant Bowler ('Ugly Betty') and Oscar nominee Alfre Woodard.

'True Blood.' which was renewed last year, returns after a season of record-high numbers, including a 5.3 million tune-in on Aug. 23, the show's best performance to date and the best numbers the network has seen for a scripted series since 'The Sopranos.'