Manganiello overwhelmed by overzealous fans

The actor has catapulted to fame opposite Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer on the hit U.S. vampire series, playing werewolf Alcide Herveaux.

But now he’s extra cautious when he’s out and about – because fans have started to follow him around.

He tells Usmagazine.com, “I’ve had to have my car checked for a tracking device – for a stalker. It’s been a little interesting. You have to take the good with the bad.”

And the actor is trying his best to focus on the good: “It has definitely been an overwhelming amount of support. I just can’t believe how much people love my character on the show. And that has just helped me feel great!”