As I delve into the lives of these remarkable actors who graced our screens as the beloved characters from “The Vampire Diaries,” I can’t help but marvel at their journey since then. Each one, like a phoenix rising from the mystical woods of Mystic Falls, has spread their wings and soared to new heights in their respective careers.
For more than five years now, The Vampire Diaries has concluded its run on The CW, but eager fans can still satisfy their thirst for the supernatural on Peacock. That’s because all eight seasons of this series, inspired by L.J. Smith’s popular books, are now available to stream.
Created for small-screen viewing by the duo Kevin Williamson, known for the “Scream” franchise, and Julie Plec, associated with “Vampire Academy”, “The Vampire Diaries” mirrored the popular vampire melodrama craze that swept across the globe in the late 2000s. At present, it boasts a remarkable 86% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has given birth to two spin-off productions – “Legacies” and “The Originals”, both of which have included actors from the initial series.
Let us see where life has taken the actors from The Vampire Diaries since the series ended in 2017.
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Where is the cast of The Vampire Diaries doing now?
Nina Dobrev (Elena Gilbert)
Following the end of her stint on “The Vampire Diaries,” Nina Dobrev has made guest appearances in “The Originals,” “The Out-Laws,” and “The Bricklayer.” During the filming of “The Vampire Diaries,” Dobrev was romantically linked with cast member Ian Somerhalder, but she is currently dating former professional athlete Shaun White. As per TVLine’s July 2020 report, Dobrev is set to star in and produce a television adaptation of Greer Macallister’s novel “Woman 99.” According to IMDb, this show is still in the early stages of development.
Paul Wesley (Stefan Salvatore)
After departing from the realm of vampires, Paul Wesley has secured a position on the USS Enterprise as the youthful James T. Kirk (the renowned character who has been played by both William Shatner and Chris Pine in the past), in the ongoing “Star Trek: New Worlds”. He’s had two marriages and collaborated with his “Vampire Diaries” co-star Somerhalder to establish Brother’s Bond Bourbon.
Ian Somerhalder (Damon Salvatore)
Ian Somerhalder’s ventures post-“The Vampire Diaries” encompass “V Wars” and “Years of Living Dangerously.” It’s also worth noting that he co-owns a bourbon company. Furthermore, he tied the knot with actress Nikki Reed, who is recognized for her role as Rosalie Hale in the “Twilight” series, in 2015. The couple are proud parents to their daughter Bodhi Soleil and an as-yet unnamed son.
Steven R. McQueen (Jeremy Gilbert)
Steve McQueen’s grandson, often recognized for his roles as firefighter Jimmy Borelli on “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.”, is also the legendary Bullit actor’s younger relative. In 2018, he was briefly engaged to model Alexandria Silva.
Kat Graham (Bonnie Bennett)
Beyond her acting roles, Kat Graham is a talented musician with four studio albums to her name, the latest being “Long Hot Summer“, released in summer 2022. In the future, you can catch her portraying Diana Ross in Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael“, and as Marley Wells, a lawyer seeking justice, in Tyler Perry’s “Black, White & Blue“. You might remember her as the voice of April O’Neil in Nickelodeon’s Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Kat tied the knot with her husband and business partner, Bryant Wood, in 2023.
Candice King (Caroline Forbes)
Similar to many actors on this list, Candice King (formerly known as Accola), had brief stints in both Legacies and The Originals. Following her time on the Vampire Diaries, she has been involved in projects like The Orville, After We Collided, and the upcoming We Were Liars. King was married to musician Joe King from 2014 until 2022. Now, she is in a relationship with actor Steven Krueger (The Originals, Yellowjackets)).
Zach Roerig (Matt Donovan)
After playing a role on The Vampire Diaries, Zach Roerig has also made appearances in Legacies and The Originals. But outside the realm of bloodthirsty creatures, you might have spotted him in shows like The Gifted, God Friended Me, Dare Me, Step Up, and more recently, he’s set to star in writer-director Micah Lyons’ upcoming Western, Bad Men Must Bleed.
Michael Trevino (Tyler Lockwood)
Michael Trevino briefly returned as Lockwood in the spinoff series of Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and he continued to work with The CW, securing a regular role in their reboot of Roswell, New Mexico. Last year on Christmas Eve, he proposed to Dutch model Bregje Heinen. His fellow Vampire Diaries cast members expressed their well wishes upon the news.
Matt Davis (Alaric Saltzman)
After the final episode of “The Vampire Diaries” aired in March 2013, Matthew Davis didn’t stop playing Alaric Saltzman. Instead, he reappeared as the character in both spinoff shows, “The Originals” and “Legacies,” with the latter series centering heavily around Alaric. Davis tied the knot with his girlfriend, Kiley Casciano, in 2018, and they have since welcomed daughters Ripley (in 2020) and Dorothy (in 2022). Moving forward, you can catch Davis in the Lifetime movie “Held Hostage in My House” and the NBC television series “Grosse Pointe Garden Society.
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2024-09-09 22:31