Guillermo de la Cruz is a main character in the TV series What We Do in the Shadows , serving as the bodyguard and former familiar to the vampire Nandor the Relentless
. Over the course of the series, Guillermo's character arc is significant: he starts as a devoted familiar hoping to become a vampire himself but eventually is turned into one. However, in the season 5 finale, Guillermo realizes he no longer wants to be a vampire after briefly achieving his dream of transformation, leading to conflict with Nandor and Guillermo fleeing
. In season 6, Guillermo returns to living as a human and working a normal 9-to-5 job, with the vampires Nadja and Nandor following him and even joining him in the office environment, which adds comedic elements to the show
. This season explores Guillermo's adjustment back to human life after his time as a vampire. What We Do in the Shadows is a comedy horror mockumentary series created by Jemaine Clement, based on the 2014 New Zealand film of the same name. It follows four vampire roommates living on Staten Island, with Guillermo as an integral character caught between the human and vampire worlds
. The show has received critical acclaim for its humor, writing, and performances
