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Supernatural was one of the fantasy drama TV series that reigned over the small screen for years. The show focused on the Winchester Brothers, Sam and Dean portrayed by Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles respectively.

The demon hunting duo became immensely popular with the audience, and fans of the series were charmed by their bromance. It seemed like the actors were best of friends even off the screen, but one incident brought a new angle to the story. In 2021, Padalecki posted a tweet calling out his co-star for not being approached for his Supernatural prequel, leading fans to believe the pair were not in good terms.

The rift between TV’s beloved siblings: Not invited? Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles in Supernatural | Credits: The CW

Jared Padalecki first acheived fame after his appearance in Gilmore Girls, later he starred in several films like Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), Flight of the Phoenix...

Fans of the supernatural genre lived and breathed TV series like The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, and The Originals. So when the Jensen Ackles starrer premiered its finale in 2020, it broke a lot of fan’s hearts and left a gaping hole.

However, an older video featured an amazing crossover idea that could unite two of the biggest TV show fandoms. Ackles was asked for a possible crossover he would have liked for his character Dean Winchester. His answer was what almost every fan demanded, with The Vampire Diaries. If taken into consideration this concept could bring back Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder for an epic reunion.

The most anticipated TV series crossover that never came to be Nina Dobrev in The Vampire Diaries | Credits: The CW

In the genre of horror fantasy TV shows two names reigned supreme for quite a while, Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries. Both the shows...

Actress Nina Dobrev rose to fame with her role as Elena Gilbert in the fantasy drama series The Vampire Diaries. In the series, Dobrev’s character faces a turbulent love life as she is conflicted about her feelings for two vampire brothers with a dark past. Like her character, Dobrev’s personal life also saw similar ups and downs, especially in terms of her relationships.

Nina Dobrev had bad luck with relationships during her time on The Vampire Diaries (Credit: The CW).

During an interview, Dobrev opened up about having to break up with her actor boyfriend after she was cast on the show. Fans of the show might already know of Dobrev’s brief love affair with co-star Ian Somerhalder, which also ended in a breakup. As a result, it is safe to say that The Vampire Diaries wasn’t good for Dobrev’s dating life, and here is...

The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder recently proclaimed that he would not be returning to Hollywood anytime soon.

Somerhalder, 45, moved to a farm outside of Los Angeles with his wife, Niki Reed, and their children a few years ago. The actor spoke at the Environmental Media Association Awards Gala on Saturday, where he discussed his current business endeavors.

“We’re building three companies at the same time, raising kids,” Somerhalder told People. He is the co-founder of The Absorption Company and Rare Birds Productions, both of which he runs alongside Reed, as well as Brother’s Bond Bourbon, which he launched with The Vampire Diaries co-star Paul Wesley.

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“I loved what I did for a really long time,” Somerhalder told E! News about his acting career. “I don’t miss any of it.

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Walmart is tapping into some star power to help promote its Black Friday deals this year. One year after reuniting the cast of Mean Girls for a Black Friday ad, Walmart is launching a 10-episode “adver-tainment” series starring Taye Diggs, Lisa Rinna, Ian Somerhalder, Anthony Ramos, Chad Michael Murray, Jake Shane and Walton Goggins.

Titled “Deals of Desire,” Walmart says the clips are “inspired by customers’ love for...

Ian Somerhalder has made a shocking confession. He is giving up acting and has said that his career is in his rearview mirror. He now has something else that he and his wife, Nikki Reed, are focusing attention on, and it has nothing to do with movies or TV shows.

Here is what Ian is doing now that he has stepped away from his acting career.

Ian Somerhalder Giving Up Hollywood Life?

Ian Somerhalder said earlier in 2024 that he was planning to leave Hollywood behind. The actor, who made his name as Damon Salvatore on The Vampire Diaries, has decided to move on from his acting career. He and his actress wife, Nikki Reed, plan on doing something completely different.

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Ian and Nikki had a daughter in 2017 and a son in 2023, and it seems they want to live outside the spotlight to raise their family. Somerhalder’s...

Ian Somerhalder has been outspoken about leaving his acting career behind after he and his wife Nikki Reed moved out of Los Angeles to pursue a life in farming and healthy living.

The Vampire Diaries and Lost alum spoke about his previous life as an actor with People at the Environmental Media Awards Gala on Oct. 26. “I think it’s in the rearview mirror. I do,” he said. But there is one thing that could possibly reel him back in.

“Well, I dunno, we got the rights back for V Wars, but I just don’t know how the hell we would ever make a TV show,” he told the publication. He and Reed starred in the series which aired for one season in 2019 on Netflix. “We’re building three companies at the same time, raising kids,” he added.

Reed also told People at the event that she has no...

Don’t expect to see Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed on your TV anytime soon.

The married couple opened up about life away from acting while stepping out for a rare public appearance at the 2024 Environmental Media Association Awards on Saturday (October 26) in Los Angeles.

Ian recently explained why he stepped away from acting and he doubled down on his comments while appearing at the event. Nikki also shared similar sentiments.

Keep reading to find out more…

“I think it’s in the rearview mirror. I do,” Ian told People of his acting career. “Well, I dunno, we got the rights back for V Wars, but I just don’t know how the hell we would ever make a TV show. We’re building three companies at the same time, raising kids.”

Ian and Nikki both appeared on season one of V Wars, which aired for just one season on Netflix.

Walmart hopes customers see its next ad campaign as something more along the lines of a TV series rather than a TV commercial.

The retailing giant hopes to get consumers in the mood for Black Friday deals with a ten-part “series” of commercials that talk up great bargains that are available at its stores. Walmart has tapped actors including Taye Diggs, Lisa Rinna, Ian Somerhalder, Anthony Ramos, Chad Michael Murray Jake Shane and Walton Goggins to take part in vignettes that are likely to remind viewers of video favorites such as “Bridgerton,” “Yellowstone,” “Friday Night Lights” or “Vampire Diaries.”

Each ad contains a sneak preview of the next in the series, and also highlights a Black Friday offer. The first piece in the series, a preview of the campaign, is expected to surface Monday.

“The holidays are an incredibly busy time of year for people and an incredibly cluttered time of year for advertisers,...

Nina Dobrev starred in the gothic drama The Vampire Diaries as Elena. The CW show revolved around a love triangle between two vampire brothers and was one of the most-watched series on the network. It also spawned two spinoff series and lasted eight seasons.

Apart from millions of fans, pop star Taylor Swift was also reportedly a fan of the series. Dobrev revealed that the makers actually tried to get the All Too Well singer to come on board the show and play a recurring character. However, it never materialized and her role was played by Arielle Kebbel.

Nina Dobrev Revealed That The Vampire Diaries Makers Almost Cast Taylor Swift Nina Dobrev in The Vampire Diaries | Credits: The CW

Nina Dobrev starred in The Vampire Diaries till season 6 and became a household name. The romantic drama involving vampires was a runaway hit and spawned two spinoff shows, namely The Originals and Legacies.

People have harbored a deep fascination for werewolves, vampires, witches, and ghosts for ages. While ample series and movies have been made on the supernatural theme, The Originals has managed to satisfy fans’ craving in a way like no other.

A spin-off of The Vampire Diaries, the CW show features the origin and present of the first vampires ever created: the Mikaelson family—Mikael, Finn, Elijah, Kol, Rebekah, and their half-brother and hybrid, Niklaus. While the show features all of the Mikaelson family at different times, it primarily deals with Elijah, Niklaus, and Rebekah.

The Originals | Credit: CW

The show aired from 2013 to 2018, and its five seasons were extremely gripping, exploring the emotional bonds that kept the Mikaelsons together and their battles against various supernatural threats amid constant power struggles. The Originals‘ fan-favorite cast has since embarked on diverse projects, from movies to television series.

So while in 2024, the Mikaelsons...

Paul Wesley spent nearly a decade portraying Stefan Salvatore, the brooding, conflicted vampire on The Vampire Diaries (Tvd). For eight seasons, Wesley’s Stefan had audiences wrapped around his finger, earning him recognition as a central figure in one of the most iconic supernatural TV shows of the early 2000s.

Paul Wesley on The Vampire Dairies | The CW

Yet, despite the show’s success, Wesley was eager to step out of the shadow cast by Tvd and Stefan. While The Vampire Diaries offered career-defining moments, it also placed Wesley in a specific box, one that he was determined to break free from. And he found his escape in a role that allowed him to shed the Stefan persona and embrace a new challenge, i.e., Captain Kirk in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Paul Wesley’s Thoughts on His Time as Stefan in The Vampire Diaries Ian Somerhalder and Paul...

When The Vampire Diaries debuted in 2009, it quickly gained a massive following, propelling its lead actors into the spotlight. Paul Wesley, who played the brooding and compassionate vampire Stefan Salvatore, and Ian Somerholder’s Damon Salvatore, became fan favorites. However, the actors had to put themselves through a lot to be on screen.

Paul Wesley on The Vampire Dairies | Credits: The CW

With the series focusing on blood-sucking vampires, the creators had to find creative ways to portray the gory scenes and more. In fact, with Wesley’s character drinking bourbon in various scenes on the show, they had to come up with something that looked like alcohol but was actually just iced tea.

Paul Wesley discusses how his character’s on-screen drinking affected his own health

In The Vampire Diaries, Paul Wesley’s character Stefan Salvatore’s habit of drinking bourbon became a signature trait. It helped symbolize both...

Nina Dobrev’s flawless beauty and impeccable acting charms most certainly seem to have helped in making her one of the most iconic talents in Hollywood’s entertainment industry. And yet, it can’t be denied that it was her performance as the lead female protagonist Elena Gilbert in the all-time fan-favorite The Vampire Diaries that had fans absolutely smitten with her.

Nina Dobrev. | Credits: Gage Skidmore/Cca-by-sa-2.0/Wikimedia Commons.

Even after she went on to star in multiple other star-studded projects, Tvd continues to be the show that the 35-year-old actress is best known for. But while the staggering fame she received from the series isn’t surprising, what’s astonishing about it all is that Dobrev just may have never joined the cast of this drama had the other show she auditioned for, not had a “nudity clause”!

Nina Dobrev’s Reason for Joining The Vampire Diaries...

When it came to The Vampire Diaries, Paul Wesley, the charming actor behind Stefan Salvatore, had his fair share of unforgettable moments. But looking back, he revealed one thing he truly regretted. Despite the show’s massive success and a dedicated fanbase, Wesley felt a pang of regret about a specific scene.

Paul Wesley from The Vampire Diaries | Credits: Warner Bros. Television

As fans still binge-watch the series, Wesley’s candid confession adds a layer of depth to his character and the show itself. So, what could possibly haunt a vampire like Stefan? Let’s dive into his thoughts and find out what’s been keeping him up at night!

From Brooding Vampire to Captain Kirk: Wesley Reflects on Tvd Days Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley in The Vampire Diaries | Credits: Warner Bros

Few knew who Paul Wesley was before The Vampire Diaries put him on the map. As Stefan Salvatore,...

The Vampire Diaries had an incredible run on air, lasting for eight seasons before concluding in 2017. The series mainly focuses on teenager Elena Gilbert, played by Nina Dobrev, who gets caught up in a conflict between two vampire brothers and other supernatural forces. Despite her exit from the series, Dobrev returned for the series finale, leaving the door open for a continuation.

The Vampire Diaries ended in 2017 after eight seasons (Credit: The CW).

Meanwhile, showrunner Julie Plec spoke about the show’s inevitable conclusion as the universe lived on through different spin-off shows. In an interview, Plec expressed hope about exploring the later portions of Elena’s life, hinting how an alternate ending could have set up a potential spin-off centering on Dobrev’s character. Here is everything you need to know about it.

The Vampire Diaries Showrunner Julie Plec Hinted at a New Nina Dobrev Spinoff

Julie Plec served...

A question that hasn’t really been talked about much in the entertainment world is the whole spin-offs, remakes, and reboots thing. How smart is it to consider bringing back something that was super successful? Lost was a big deal back in the day, and it really kicked off this conversation in the 2000s when the show wrapped up after six seasons.

Evangeline Lilly in Lost (Credits: ABC)

Ian Somerhalder and Evangeline Lilly, who were part of the cast, have shared their thoughts on this topic before, strongly believing that reviving something like Lost wouldn’t be a great idea. They both have pretty convincing reasons for their stance.

Ian Somerhalder And Evangeline Lilly Share Common View On Possible New Versions Of Lost Ian Somerhalder in Lost (Credits: ABC)

These days, Lost is seen as a classic, and not much chatter surrounds it anymore. However, even though the conversation about...

There's a lot of reasons "Lost" was so successful, but a big one was Hugo "Hurley" Reyes (Jorge Garcia). He's one of the few survivors on the show who gets along with pretty much everyone; he doesn't have a mean bone in his body, except of course when Sawyer tries to make fun of his mental health. Hurley's a sweet and loyal friend, and he's funny in a way that rarely seems to boil down to an easy fat joke, which 2000s-era TV loved to indulge in.

Of course, Garcia doesn't always play a nice guy. Before "Lost" aired, he starred in a season 4 episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," playing a straight-man drug dealer for a nervous, awkward Larry David to bounce off of. Garcia's character here is still funny, but more because of how jaded and tired he is. He's only in the episode for one scene, but he makes a strong impression,...

It might seem like a crazy thing but… end credits are important. Not just to give proper and commendable credit to all the people involved but also story-wise. Lost showrunner Carlton Cuse found out about it the hard way.

Carlton Cuse is the creator of the iconic show Lost | Credits: ABC Studios

Before Game of Thrones became a pop culture phenomenon, Lost held the throne for a long time. Starting in 2004, the show followed the survivors of a plane crash left on a stranded island. The finale of the show, however, suffered a fate similar to Game of Thrones.

The End Credits of Lost Made The Series Lose Its Charm!

The show was known for its in-depth meanings and attention to detail. Many events from the show were theorized to be mythological tales and philosophical talks, and the show enjoyed the attention.

Lost became a pop culture phenomenon | Credits: ABC Studios

During the final season,...

Before Ian Somerhalder became the heartthrob of millions of young teens with The Vampire Diaries, he was one of the lead characters in Lost. The actor had his breakthrough with the role and was one of the first main characters to die in the series. Despite that, he reportedly considers the show the best time of his life.

Somerhalder recently gave an interview stating the reasons why he left acting at the peak of his career. Playing Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries seemed to be a position that people killed to have, but Somerhalder mentioned that he wanted to focus more on his family and the environmental conservation projects that he was working on.

Ian Somerhalder Left The Glitz To Go Live The Farm Life Five Years Ago Ian Somerhalder in The Vampire Diaries | Credits: The CW

Ian Somerhalder reportedly celebrated the 15th anniversary of The Vampire Diaries and...

Nina Dobrev garnered widespread popularity after starring as Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries, one of the most popular CW shows. The supernatural show made her a household name. Many fans wondered if Dobrev would ever be keen to wear her fangs again. While the actress agreed to return, she has some interesting conditions for it.

Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries | Credits: The CW

Before The Arrow‘s debut on The CW, The Vampire Diaries was the network’s most successful show. The vampire drama featuring Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, and Paul Wesley became better with each season and amassed a massive viewership till its conclusion in 2017.

Nina Dobrev will only return if Steven Spielberg makes an entry into the genre Paul Wesley and Nina Dobrev in The Vampire Diaries | Credits: The CW

We have often seen how many stars show reluctance in returning to popular...

There have been a lot of Star Trek shows coming out in the past few years, but few have captured hearts and minds like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. This prequel series follows Captain Pike (Anson Mount) and his crew aboard the USS Enterprise, filling in the years before Captain James T. Kirk took over the ship in the original series. After experimenting with weightier storytelling in Star Trek Discovery and Star Trek: Picard, Strange New Worlds signified a return to form for the franchise with its adventure-of-the-week episodes and lighter tone.

It's obvious that Paramount+ knows it's got a hit on its hands, because Strange New Worlds has already aired two seasons and has a third on the way in 2025. But that's not all! The show also got an early renewal for season 4 all the way back in April of 2024, so we've known for a while now that we've...

Ian Somerhalder is reflecting on walking away from acting.

In an interview with People published Monday, the Vampire Diaries star explained why he stepped away from the screen to pursue various passion projects. The actor’s comments come amid the CW show’s 15th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of Lost, both shows on which he starred.

“Aug. 19 makes five years since I was professionally on camera as an actor/producer,” Somerhalder said. “I stepped away from that after V Wars to build these companies, launch films like Kiss the Ground, Common Ground and Ground Swell and raise my kids. I remember sitting with my management talking about this, saying, ‘Hey, this is the only thing I’ve ever known that’s ever sustained my family, and I’m walking away from it,’ at this sort of peak, could have gone and done anything, but these partnerships mean way more to me.

Every generation has its stars, and the 2000s were no different. Whether in music or Hollywood, that era had its own standouts, and one of the big names was Ian Somerhalder. He first popped up in the iconic Lost back in 2004, but it was The Vampire Diaries that really put him on the map, turning him into one of the most beloved stars by fans.

Ian Somerhalder in The Vampire Diaries (Credits: The CW)

With the vampire craze going strong at the time, it was no surprise that the actor rode that wave to boost his career. But even though he jumped into another project soon after, acting wasn’t really bringing him happiness. Somehow, Lost played a part in that, especially in how he joined and left the show. But how did that happen, exactly?

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Ian Somerhalder is reflecting on his time starring on two major TV shows.

September 2024 marks the 15th anniversary of the premiere of The Vampire Diaries and the 20th anniversary of Lost, which was one of the 45-year-old actor’s first major breakout roles.

In a new interview, Ian looked back at his time on the fan-favorite shows and explained why he decided to take a step back from acting.

Keep reading to find out more…While speaking to People, Ian called his Lost job a “very humbling experience,” especially since his character experienced one of the first major deaths in season 1. While he returned throughout the series several times for guest appearances, Ian admitted that his initial exit was very hard on him at the time.

“Losing that, I was the first one cast and the first one killed, that was a sort of tough pill to swallow,” Ian admitted,...

Some have a little bit of comedy, and another you can watch with your kids, but all of them are sure to deliver an awful fright. Spooky season is here, and Max is loaded with some horrifying movies to watch.

That’s right, there’s no wrong time to start watching scary movies, especially when stores have their Halloween decor out by the third week of August. And we’re here to provide you with some excellent — and terrifying — options on Max to watch while you’re lining your banister with fake spiderwebs.

Here’s our curated list of the best new horror movies on Max in September

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We had to kick off this list with an ultimate horror, and that is absolutely “The Exorcist.” After a mother named Chris (Ellen Burnstyn) notices her daughter Regan (Linda Blair) acting oddly — speaking in tongues and...

We have to go baaaaaack… to the night that ABC’s Lost first splashed onto the airwaves.

Sunday, Sept. 22 marks the 20th anniversary of the supernatural-tinged mystery drama’s debut. So we thought it a good opportunity to flash back — not forward, nor sideways — to the two-hour premiere that aired across a pair of Wednesdays in September 2004, cost a record $10 million to $14 million to make (versus the industry average at that time of $4 million), and averaged 18 million total viewers.

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When Covid-19 hit, Paul Wesley, like most of the world, found himself at home with nothing to do. So, he and his then-neighbor, The Vampire Diaries co-star Ian Somerhalder, started working together to bring a new kind of bourbon to the market.

Their effort to kill time led to the creation of their now-very successful alcohol: Brother’s Bond Bourbon. Since launching in 2021, the brand has become one of the fastest-growing whiskey brands, according to Whisky Advocate, which claims they’ve shipped more than 100,000 cases across the U.S. over the last three years.

Wesley and Somerhalder portrayed beloved onscreen brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore, respectively, on the hit CW show, bringing their close relationship offscreen for Brother’s Bond Bourbon.

When creating their whiskey brand, one of the most important things to the co-stars-turned-business-partners was that their product was authentically theirs and not just theirs in name alone. Not...

This article contains discussions of addiction, assault, and mental health.

When the pilot of "Lost" aired on ABC in September of 2004, it became an instant hit for the network and catapulted its sprawling cast to stardom in the process. Created by J.J. Abrams alongside Jeffrey Lieber and Damon Lindelof — the last of whom would eventually become a co-showrunner with Carlton Cuse — "Lost" begins in the immediate aftermath of a massive plane crash on a deserted island, but things quickly get very, very complicated. When Oceanic flight 815 crashes on that island while traveling from Sydney to Los Angeles, the audience is introduced to the survivors ... and throughout the first season, they all get a closer look through flashbacks set before they ever boarded the doomed flight.

I should say this up-front: the cast of "Lost" is huge, so not every single important character will get a spotlight here. As far as the core cast is concerned,...

The Vampire Diaries was a hit, fan-favorite show on The CW for years!

Starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, Matthew Davis and more, the supernatural drama ran from 2009 to 2017 for eight seasons.

The series spawned two spinoffs – The Originals and Legacies, and there’s even an idea for a fourth series in the Tvd universe.

Tvd centered on 17-year-old Elena (Dobrev), who was torn between two vampire brothers, good Stefan and the evil Damon, who face new dangers in the town of Mystic Falls.

Other stars on the show included Steven R McQueen, Sara Canning, Candice King, Zach Roerig, Kayla Ewell, Michael Trevino, Joseph Morgan and Michael Malarkey.

Since it’s debut in 2009, the stars have gone on to have successful careers in Hollywood, and they have wracked up impressive fortunes in the process. But who is the wealthiest? We did some digging and looked at the...

On 10 September 2009, we all walked into Mystic Falls and simply never left. We fell in love with everything The Vampire Diaries had to offer – heart-stealing bromances, selfless heroes, unforgettable couples in love, and even the villains. Everything was simply perfect. And then one day, it all came to an end. We said goodbye to our favorite vampires, witches, werewolves, and hybrids in 2017 but hey, what goodbye has actually lasted? Call us Tvd fans sappy but we keep going back to the series time and again to witness it all again as if we are seeing it for the first time.

The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017) | Credits: The CW

While it is good to rewatch the eight seasons (or the first 6 if we are being honest), we can’t help but wonder if there is more to the story. Now, showrunner Julie Plec recently opened up about wanting to revisit the Tvd universe,...

Ian Somerhalder is imparting essential life lessons to his children, emphasizing the significance of community connection and giving back. The actor, best known for his role in “The Vampire Diaries,” is a proponent of the principle that one should give as much or more than they take from life. This philosophy, he says, is crucial for achieving health, happiness, and success. Somerhalder…

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The Vampire Diaries is one of the best and most iconic teen drama fantasy series and it captured the hearts and minds of its audience for over eight years during its eight-season run. Developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, the teen fantasy horror drama series is based on the book series of the same name by author L.J. Smith and it follows Elena, who faces high school after just having lost her parents, and on her first day back she sees Stefan a brooding guy in a black jacket who is hiding a lot of things, for instance, his brother Damon and the fact that both of them are vampires. The Vampire Diaries stars Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, and Paul Wesley in the lead roles with Steven R. McQueen, Sara Canning, Kat Graham, Candice King, and Kayla Ewell starring in supporting roles.

In the realm of the supernatural genre, The Vampire Diaries occupies a very special separate space for being an incredibly intriguing and fascinating series about blood-sucking fictional beings known as Vampires. Having won several awards and fashioned off several spin-offs, the series remain as beloved as ever despite its end in 2017.

A still from The Vampire Diaries | Credit: CW

What made the tale even more interesting was that the series took creative liberty to expand upon the concepts of ‘Originals’ aka the first-ever Vampires, in turn leading to an equally successful series, The Originals. The concept turned out to be instrumental to the success of The Vampire Diaries, yet Ian Somerhalder has a good reason to be bitter about the show.

The Vampire Diaries’ Ian Somerhalder has a Bone to Pick with The Originals Ian Somerhalder in The Vampire Diaries | Credit: CW

The Vampire Diaries started as a standalone supernatural...

Imagine The Vampire Diaries without Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore. There, there. Hope you didn’t choke. But boy, it almost happened! In some wild alternate universe, the brooding vampire could’ve been played by none other than a Marvel star. Yep, before Somerhalder won fans over with his smirks and dangerous charm, the showrunners were eyeing a completely different actor—one who’s since made waves in the superhero world.

Ian Somerhalder and NIna Dobrev in Vampire Diaries | Credit: CW

But as fate would have it, and thank God it did, that other guy just didn’t hit the mark, leaving the door wide open for Somerhalder to swoop in and claim the role of a lifetime. It’s crazy to think that one casting decision could’ve flipped The Vampire Diaries upside down!

Ian Somerhalder Almost Missed Out on The Vampire Diaries Lead Role to a Marvel Star...

Blame it on Ian Somerhalder’s smoldering charisma and dangerously alluring bad-boy persona, that fans wanted more of him to appear onscreen. But who knew audiences’ thirst for the sizzling hot Damon Salvatore would ruin showrunner Julie Plec’s original plan for The Vampire Diaries?

Ian Somerhalder in The Vampire Diaries | image: CBS Television Studios, Warner Bros.

Well, apparently fans’ daddy issues towards Ian Somerhalder seemingly derailed the entire plot for The Vampire Diaries. According to Julie Plec, the original plan was to keep Damon and Elena apart. However, as Somerhalder’s Damon turned up the heat, fans went wild for a love story that the writers never intended to ignite. What followed was a deliciously tangled web of fan obsession and creative maneuvering.

The Vampire Diaries Showrunner Reflected on the Onscreen Couples

In the electrifying world of The Vampire Diaries, showrunner Julie Plec seemingly made sure to bring in...

It’s been 15 years since audiences were introduced to Mystic Falls and its vampires, love triangles and teenage drama. And still, The Vampire Diaries holds a special place for many viewers.

Vampire Diaries premiered on The CW on Sept. 10, 2009, and ran for eight seasons,. Now, to celebrate the milestone anniversary, showrunner Julie Plec looks back on the series she created with Kevin Williamson and how it launched a supernatural franchise.

She recalls wanting to “tell a really emotional story that was sexy and romantic and scary and all the things,” while also creating “something that felt timeless, that could live on and continue to feel like anybody, any generation at any time can connect to it.”

Julie Plec

And to accomplish that, Plec and Williamson knew they had to build a solid team that could produce stories with “creative integrity and that we’re deeply emotional and highly entertaining.”

They also needed the perfect cast,...

The Vampire Diaries must have had its SFX crew and Foley artists working overtime, considering how many gory deaths viewers saw and heard on the CW series. Bones breaking, heads rolling, veins spurting — all in a day’s work for the vamps, werewolves, and witches of Mystic Falls and the crew members who brought them to screen. In fact, a Fandom list of Tvd demises includes 20 decapitations, three dozen stakings, and more than 120 exsanguinations. And this was a show targeted to teenagers! As The Vampire Diaries turns 15 on September 10, we’re rounding up our picks for the show’s 15 most brutal deaths. These aren’t necessarily the most tragic downfalls — in some cases, fans probably didn’t even shed a tear — but they certainly are gruesome. 15. Damon munches on Coach Tanner A Mystic Falls High teacher and football coach with a real attitude problem, William Tanner (Benjamin Ayres) dies early...

"Smallville" began as a Superman origin story, showing Clark Kent (Tom Welling) growing up as a Kansas farm boy in the early aughts. His best friend? Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum), of course! About halfway through, it became a straight-up Superman show that just didn't have the title or costume. Once you introduce the Justice League, you're out of the "prequel" period.

As this change happened, "Smallville" got very liberal about bringing in DC Comics characters — Clark even fought friggin' Darkseid in the 10th and final season! That makes two big absences stand out all the more. Batman and Wonder Woman, Superman's closest comrades and fellow parts of the DC Trinity, never show up in "Smallville."

At the 2024 TerrifiCon convention, Welling revealed it wasn't only fans who wanted Batman to pop in on "Smallville." Welling, though, said his ideal crossover would've been more low-key and free of any black, pointy-eared costumes:...

It’s been seven years since The Vampire Diaries ended, but Mystic Falls still seems to be buzzing with the echoes of its supernatural past. All thanks to Ian Somerhalder, who left fans excited about the potential for his return, with his comments on the beloved vampire genre and his desire for reboots.

Ian Somerhalder in The Vampire Diaries | image: Outerbanks Entertainment, Alloy Entertainment

Well, ahead of officially bidding adieu to his acting career in 2024, Ian Somerhalder had expressed his hopes to resurrect one of his lesser-known vampire series. While fans continued to thirst over the Salvatore brothers, Somerhalder had recognized the potential of the compelling vampire genre and had wished to reboot V Wars.

Ian Somerhalder Hinted at a Tantalizing Opportunity for a Vampire Show Reboot

During Shiseido’s Blue Project Beach Clean Up event in 2022, The Vampire Diaries alum Ian Somerhalder spoke exclusively with Hollywood Life to address...

The Vampire Diaries is a cultural phenomenon in itself. It came to an end in 2017 but you best believe that the craze is still as high as it was in 2009, when the pilot episode was dropped. From debates about Stelena vs. Delena to fawning over Ian Somerhalder and the others, The Vampire Diaries fandom remains as strong as ever.

A still from The Vampire Diaries | Credits: CBS Television Studios

While we absolutely went gaga over Damon Salvatore and his little smirk, it looks like Ian Somerhalder has left his acting days behind. As he enjoys a quaint little life on a farm with his family, away from the hustle-bustle of the city, the actor opened up about bidding his actor life adieu.

Is Ian Somerhalder Done with Acting for Good? Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore | Credits: CBS Television Studios

After a show as loved as The Vampire Diaries comes to an end,...

Yellowjackets is the latest mystery must-watch series that is driving fans wild with all of its exciting revelations. Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, the Showtime series is a mix of horror and drama and it follows a group of highly talented girls high-school soccer team, whose plane crashes deep into the Ontario wilderness, and it quickly becomes a question of life and death for them. Yellowjackets stars Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, Ella Purnell, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Steven Krueger, Warren Kole, Christina Ricci, and Juliette Lewis. So, if you loved the survival thriller, horror drama, and mystery aspects of Yellowjackets here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Lost Credit – ABC

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HBO is known for some of the greatest dark fantasy drama shows ever made and since all of its content is available on Max (formerly known as HBO Max). From the very brilliant (until its last couple of seasons) fantasy series Game of Thrones and its prequel series House of the Dragon, we have picked out all of the best fantasy shows that are available on Max to binge right now.

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His Dark Materials is a British fantasy and mystery adventure drama series created by Jack Thorne. Based on a trilogy of fantasy novels of the same name by author Philip Pullman, the HBO series is set in an alternate world and it follows the story of Lyra, a young orphan girl who grew up with the scholars of a college in Oxford as she goes on a life-changing adventure to find her missing best friend.

The inaugural World Culture Film Festival kicks off in Los Angeles Thursday, a four-day event “dedicated to showcasing films that inspire, educate, and celebrate diverse cultures.”

Wcff opens with Oscar-shortlisted dramedy The Monk and the Gun, directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji. The Bhutanese filmmaker — whose Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom earned a 2022 Academy Award nomination for Best International Film — will be present for a Q&a to follow The Monk and the Gun screening.

The festival closes with Wim Wenders’ Oscar-nominated Perfect Days, a drama about Hirayama (Koji Yakusho), a man who cleans Tokyo’s public toilets, which are renowned for their immaculate appearance.

‘Perfect Days’

“Hirayama clearly derives enjoyment from performing his work well,” the New York Times wrote in a rave review, “but there’s more to his life than labor, and more to this movie than a simplistic celebration of manual toil.”

The Wcff program includes more than 60 films,...

Forget summer blockbusters. On July 1, ABC’s six-season hit series Lost became available for streaming on Netflix and the show’s availability on not one, but two major streaming services (the other being Hulu) has skyrocketed the story of the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 back into the spotlight. From original fans of the series, which ran from 2004 to 2010, to new Dharma Initiative recruits, all eyes are on the lush island where characters like Jack, Kate, and Sawyer found themselves fighting to survive and keep their own dark secrets hidden.

Lost’s renaissance is sure to leave a new generation of viewers asking questions about the mythology of the island, the story of its strange inhabitants, and what the heck happened in the final episode. And, don’t even get us started on explaining the series’ epilogue, which new viewers won’t find on Netflix or Hulu. There’s also bound...

Julie Plec, co-creator of the hit supernatural drama “The Vampire Diaries,” has hinted at the possibility of a new series in the franchise. During a promotional event for her new Max series “The Girls on The Bus,” Plec shared her enthusiasm for expanding the “Vampire Diaries” universe.

“I have a story I still want to tell,” Plec told Screen Rant. “I know that the people who are on the book have a story that they still want to tell. I’m sure Warner Bros. has plenty of stories they want to tell. So, the hope is they’ll give me the opportunity to do it again. We’ll see.”

While no specific details were provided about the potential new series, Plec suggested that L. J. Smith’s original novels could serve as inspiration. The franchise, which began with “The Vampire Diaries” in 2009, has already spawned two successful spin-offs: “The Originals” and “Legacies.

Why did Nina Dobrev’s Elena Gilbert leave after The Vampire Diaries Season 6? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

One of the most-watched TV shows ever, The Vampire Diaries, which featured centuries-old vampires, fearsome werewolves, powerful hybrids, and formidable witches was among the best supernatural teen dramas. The show ran for eight seasons on the CW and had many characters dying and coming back to life in every next season. Over the years, the main cast, including Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Candice Accola, Kat Graham, Steven R. McQueen, Sara Canning, and others, was majorly seen in almost every episode of each season however, one of the main character, Elena Gilbert (Dobrev) was sadly missing following season 6 finale.

Dobrev’s character starts as a human who falls in love with two vampires who are brothers and later turns into a vampire herself while trying to protect her loved ones. She lost so...

The Vampire Diaries which first aired in CW in 2009, saw Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, and Paul Wesley become Hollywood’s hottest stars over 8 seasons. The series which followed Dobrev’s character who is involved in a love triangle between two vampire brothers, became a massive hit with young adults everywhere.

A still from The Vampire Diaries (image credit: CW)

The show also sparked a real-life romance between Somerhalder and Dobrev which lasted between 2010 and 2013, before both stars called it quits. They continued to maintain a professional relationship through the filming of the series. Fans though, who were very invested in their love story, are still manifesting that the former couple will get back together by any means possible.

The Short But Sweet Timeline Of Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev’s Relationship

Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev were first cast together in the CW hit series The Vampire Diaries in 2009. Along...

Watching your celebrity idols on film is one thing, but meeting them in person elicits a range of emotions that only die-hard fans will understand. After retiring from acting at the age of 45 and choosing to live a farm life instead, Ian Somerhalder surely has a word or two to teach about life and choices.

Ian Somerhalder as Daemon Salvator alongside Nina Dobrev in The Vampire Diaries

One lucky fan got just that while celebrating her birthday with a few pals when she stumbled into Ian Somerhalder, who gave her the most valuable advice she could have asked for.

Ian Somerhalder’s beautiful advice for his fan

While not entirely out of Hollywood, Ian Somerhalder has ventured into executive producing, something that he wanted to try out for a long time. The most recent project was Common Ground, an environmental-themed documentary that both he and his wife, Nikki Reed, produced.

There are always several ways to go about a popular topic in fiction. High and low fantasy; grounded and space sci-fi; man-made and natural apocalypse; you name it. However, when it comes to vampires, the rules were set over a century ago: it’s a magical condition, a curse that turns dying humans into those bloodsucking night crawlers who crave for human victims and dark aesthetics.

There have been many attempts to turn vampires from fantasy to sci-fi, each of them properly disastrous — but we’re here to talk about the most recent and decent one.

Vampirism: Not a Curse, but a Virus

The common approach in all sci-fi vampire takes is that instead of an unholy curse, vampirism is a mysterious virus, and the TV show we’re talking about didn’t shy away from this trope. In V Wars, the deadly virus begins spreading at a rapid pace...