Harvey Guillén, known for his role as Guillermo de la Cruz in What We Do in the Shadows, is excited about the character's journey in the final season of the show. Guillermo, the familiar of vampire Nandor the Relentless, is set for a rebirth and unexpected developments in the upcoming season.
What We Do in the Shadows, created by Jemaine Clement and based on the 2015 film of the same name, follows the lives of four vampires in Staten Island as they navigate the challenges of blending in with the human world. The show features a talented cast including Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Mark Proksch, and Kristen Schaal, along with various guest stars.
In season 5, Guillermo finally achieves his dream of becoming a vampire, only to revert to being mortal after realizing it wasn't what he expected. This twist in his character arc explores themes of aspiration, self-awareness, and finding happiness.
As the final season is being filmed, Guillén expresses his anticipation for fans to witness Guillermo's story unfold. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's capabilities and being open to the universe's guidance in finding true happiness.
The upcoming season delves into Guillermo's origin story and his desire for the vampire lifestyle. Despite the allure of immortality, wealth, and freedom that being a vampire represents, Guillén hints at a deeper exploration of what truly brings contentment.
Guillén's ultimate wish for Guillermo is for him to find genuine happiness and fulfillment. The actor reflects on the character's journey and the lessons learned about recognizing opportunities for happiness that may be right in front of us.
For fans eager to catch up on the series, all five seasons of What We Do in the Shadows are available for streaming on Hulu.
