New book reveals which stars are almost cast in vampire diaries

the Vampire Diaries It looks almost completely different.

exist Weekly entertainment edit Samantha Highfillnew book, I feel the epic: Oral History of the Vampire Diarythe team behind CW Classic revealed that the name is notable as the citizen of Mystic Falls.

Rumors have been spinning for years Taylor Swift‘ Possible connection to the programbut the book (published Tuesday, September 9) details what really happened to the singer.

“Despite rumors, Lexi’s role [Arielle Kebbel] “Never written for Taylor Swift,” Highfill wrote. But there was a conversation that was quickly associated with it in the first season.”

The cocreator of the show, Julie Plecrecalling the network, asking if they want Swift to participate in the series’ cameo.

“We said no. It didn’t take root,” PLEC explained, noting that when they focused on creating a “timeless little community” in the fictional town of Virginia, it made the show “feel overly modern.”

“As long as I know, I know my love for Taylor now,” Plec quipped.

The show aired for eight seasons from 2009 to 2017, and ended up starring Nina Dobrev (Elena Gilbert), Paul Wesley (Stefan Salvatore) and Ian Somerhalder (Damon Salvatore) as three clues. Candice King (Caroline Forbes), Kat Graham (Bonnie Bennett), Michael Trevino (Taylor Lockwood), Zach Roerig (Mat Donovan) and Steven R. McQueen (Jeremy Gilbert) was played in a supporting role.

Keep scrolling to see the stars that are almost cast in the Vampire Diary:

First Actor

McQueen was the first to take part in the show. PLEC said he was “undisputed” in his role as Jeremy.

Another Taylor

Matt Lauria Almost Tyler, but “We Can’t Make a Deal” Actor Director Lesli Gelles-raymond Said in the book. Lauria famously plays Luke Cafferty Friday night lights.

Zach Roerig is not interested in Matt

Gelles-Raymond recalled Roerig Reading almost every other part before they knew they were Matt. The actor initially preferred Taylor’s role, but eventually rose to the board.

“There are other options, but Matt seems to be the most suitable option,” Rorieg said in the book. “I’m glad I chose.”

2 actresses, 1 Bonnie

Play Bonnie to Graham (win the role) or Tessa Thompson.

“Kat has this innocent quality to her, and this kind of open-eyed innocent thing ended up giving Bonnie a cooler Bonnie than Tessa,” explains Gelles-Raymond. “Kate is just Bonnie.”

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Call Ashlee Simpson

CW wants Simpson to play Elena, but PLEC doesn’t like it.

“No offense to Ashlee Simpson, we just feel like a certain name is forced to react negatively to us, which is why we go through our own process, which is why we oppose it,” she said in the book. “In a sense, she didn’t have a chance because we felt a little bullying.”

All Damons before Ian Somerhalder

Sebastian Stan and Matt Czuchry Almost played as the bad boy Salvador brothers. After Czuchry plays the role Good wife. Meanwhile, Stan “had a discussion in the studio.” But he also played another role.

Vampire Hunter

Matthew Davis Gelles-Raymond recalled, “was the first person to read by history teacher and vampire hunter Alaric Saltzman.” When he finally plays a role, Jason Momoa Almost performed. Joe Manganiello Read this section, too.

The infamous Claus

Joseph Morgan For most of the show’s competitions, it’s all big bad guys (before leaving Mystic Falls to New Orleans and getting their own show), but other stars almost played the role. Taylor’s Kitchen is the “in a simple list” of potential stars. Billy Magnuson,,,,, Finn Wittrock,,,,, Chris Geere and Bill Skarsgard Also considered. even Sebastian Roché (Mikael, the father of Klaus, was eventually named Mikael) participated in this section.

Pedro Pascal of all this

Pascal Fight for this role Marcel Gerard the Vampire Diaries Derivative Series Original.

Preke said in the book: “I want to be Pedro Pascal in the show. I love him so much. She explained that he was too old to CW at the time. Charles Michael Davis Finally got the part.