Big Love
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Last week, Ginnifer Goodwin said that her character on Big Love "does something next season that in my own esteem is so horrible that I had trouble even performing it."

Talk about a major teaser!

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, series co-creator Mark V. Olsen may have at least shed some light on what the actress is referencing above. Referring to Ben and Margene, he said:

“We have flirted for three years with [that] relationship. And this year we finally decided to pay it off.”

Considering the events that ended last season, during which Ben smooched his step-mother, there's only one way in which the show can pay this off. We're giddy just thinking about that scandal.

Big Love returns to HBO on January 10.

Ho-hum. Another season of Big Love, another wedding to plan for.

Sources have confirmed that Amanda Seyfried's Sarah will be getting married when the HBO hit returns; the series will also introduce a new set of in-laws for her in Scott’s conservative parents, Mr. and Mrs. Quitman.

However, Ginnifer Goodwin (Margene) wouldn't reveal a word about this storyline when pressed by TV Guide Magazine.

As for the future of her character?

"Margene does something next season that in my own esteem is so horrible that I had trouble even performing it," the actress said.

Wow. We didn't think it was possible to look forward any more to Big Love's return on January 10 than we already do!

When Big Love returns in early 2010, it will do so with one of its most disturbing storylines yet:

Viewers will learn that the parents of Wanda and J.J. were brother and sister.  We'll give you a moment to let that sink in...

Also, prepare to meet Roman’s tiny nephew, Toby, and his six wives; as well as Bill’s almost-fourth wife Ana and her Serbian fiancé Ivan.

The new season of Big Love kicks off in January.

As previously announced, Zeljko Ivanek will return to the HBO hit as J.J. - and he won't come back alone.

Viewers will meet the character's parents early in season four, as we can't wait to see the adults responsible for J.J. and Wanda. As for others to be introduced in early 2010?

Look for Ana's fiancé from Serbia to make an appearance.

Ivanek has been a busy man. He appeared on Heroes last season, earned an Emmy for his work on Damages and will likely reprise his role as the Magister on True Blood at some point.

Roman Grant is dead.

As a result, his Big Love family will be branching out on season four of hit drama, which premiers in January 2010.

Look for Selma, Grant's sister, to be sprung from jail and end up in Mexico. Later in the season, viewers will discover she has two grown sons, as actress Sandy Martin joked: "my eggs are flowing!"

Also, Roman’s widow has seen her power in the clan vanish - but Adaleen will begin to welcome suitors as the season progresses.

“The widow wives of a deceased prophet are like jewels in a crown that many want to obtain,” executive producer Mark V. Olsen told the publication.

As for Roman’s gay son, Alby? He’s got a new lover, Dale, but don't expect this relationship to have a happy ending.

“We want them to be a sexy couple you’ll root for,” said Olsen, “but it will not end well.”

Adam Beach has landed a recurring role on Big Love.

The former Law & Order: SVU star will appear on the show's fourth season in the role of Tommy Flute, the son of Bill's partner, Jerry Flute. A premiere date has not been announced for season four yet.

Beach starred in Clint Eastwood's Flags of Our Fathers as Marine Private First Class Ira Hayes. He's also appeared in Third Watch and JAG.

When the third season of Big Love concluded, Bill Henrickson - due to frustration with his religion’s rules against polygamy - formed the "Church of Bill."

Look for this creation to play a major role on season four, which begins shooting in August.

In an interview with TV Guide Magazine, Bill Paxton said he hopes the new church helps his character spread his word to a growing flock.

“I had lunch with the writers to talk about what we hope will be happening for the next three years,” Paxton said last week. “I’d like to see Bill’s fortunes rise, the casino investment pay off and provide us a chance to swagger in our lifestyle like in the movie Giant.”

An influx in money cash would allow Henrickson to invest in a new compound to compete with the oppressive Grant dynasty. That clearly appeals to the show's star.

“Bill is being groomed as a young prophet. I’d like to see him buy some land like they did in the early 1800’s and start a utopian town that’s more inclusive. I think he’s going to rise.”

But be careful what you wish for, Bill.

Douglas Smith, who plays Henrickson son Ben, said of his on-screen father: “If he goes off to a compound, I want to take over the three households - and annex Margene for myself!”.

Don't worry, Big Love, fans: you haven't seen the last of Lois or Rhonda.

According to creator Will Scheffer, Grace Zabriskie (Lois) will play a major role on the drama next season.

"We've got a pretty big story for Lois and her husband and maybe a grandson or two," Scheffer told E! Online. "The last line she spoke in episode two last season is when she approaches Wanda and says, 'Might you tell me from where you made the purchase of that bird, so if I might want one for companionship, I would know where to procure one.' That's the hint."

We'll let readers stew over those mysterious words on their own.

Meanwhile, Scheffer also hinted that Rhonda is not finished with Big Love, but won't return any time soon.

Expect more from Lois and Rhonda on future episodes of Big Love.

At last night's Paley Fest 2009, the producers and cast of Big Love were on hand to talk about the upcoming season four storylines.  To start off, Will Scheffer confirmed that Roman is in fact dead by saying, "He's absolutely dead. This isn't one of those vampire shows. Dead is dead on this show."

From there, Mark V. Olsen told E! Online that the plotlines revolving around Roman, however, are not over.  He said, "There's Roman's funeral, and his presence on the show is huge next year. He's still a looming presence. Things are coming to light that were hidden; things are coming up from the past, from the grave."

Though Olsen did say they "don't do flashbacks" so do not expect to actually see any more Roman walking around.

As far as other Big Love season four story lines, Mark says, "A theme we're exploring this season is the subjugation of women. It's not as if we haven't done this before, but we're going to do it in a deeper way."

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If you thought you heard the last of Bill's short-lived fourth wife, Ana, you were wrong.  Branka Katic will be returning to Big Love during season four and Ausiello has the scoop.

Katic told Ausiello that "I'll be back to cause some trouble.  I think she's somewhere out there licking her wounds. I think she divorced out of pure compassion because the damage she was causing the family was something she certainly didn't want to happen."

We're not sure if this is possible but Big Love's fourth season may have more drama than the explosive third.  We'll have more season four spoilers as they develop!