Thats going to lead a lot of people to think, Oh, theyre going to reveal something huge about the way that accident went down, but I will still say what I said three years ago, which is, That was an accident, period, end of story. There was no supernatural influence. LISTEN: Time Travel TV: How the Abundance of Time-Bending Shows Could Be Good For TV (Very Good TV Podcast). So, if no one is unkillable, does that also include Elena? Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec's The CW hit series The Vampire Diaries dominated the supernatural television genre . Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Check out what they had to say after the jump, and be aware that there are some spoilers: Question: Will the Stefan-Elena-Damon love triangle be getting more intense for the rest of the season? 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But, hes a work in progress, that Klaus. Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Get Cozy at Rangers Game. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. says the actress. Ideally, he would've taken on the much-anticipated role ofOriginal vampire Klaus, a part so crucial that more than 200 actors auditioned for itbefore relative unknown Joseph Morgan nabbed the villainous role that would launch a successful spinoff, The Originals. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. After seven long seasons, The Vampire Diaries has finally reunited Matt Donovan with his estranged father but their road to recovery is only just beginning. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! It just might not come in the form of a Jekyll and Hyde alter-ego. We both started to cry, in the middle of the mall, and just felt like that was right. If she survives the season, will she get an ally that really is loyal to her? PLEC: After this next episode, it gets messy. 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. As a fan of television, as much as it would suck pun intended I get it. Having worked at Collider for over a decade (since 2009), her primary focus is on film and television interviews with talent both in front of and behind the camera. Every week during the final season, EW is asking those involved with the show to look back on one of their favorite moments from the series. I heard you. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. But, this year is not without its emotional casualties. "The original version was, 'Oh, I see they have hero hair in heaven," Kevin revealed to EW. Believe it or not, The CW really wanted The Vampire Diaries to be a star vehicle for Jessica Simpson's younger sister, but after finding Nina Dobrev, the network eventually cast Ashlee on theirMelrose Place revival. Zach Roerig 103 of 109 Julie Plec , Ian Somerhalder , Paul Wesley , Zach Roerig , and Nina Dobrev at an event for The Vampire Diaries (2009) People Julie Plec , Ian Somerhalder , Paul Wesley , Zach Roerig , Nina Dobrev Fridays episode, during which Matts dad finally began to comprehend the depth of hissuffering (How did it come to this?), marked the beginning of a long journey for the Donovan men. Kevin Williamson [ Executive Producer ] Julie Plec [ Executive Producer ] Leslie Morgenstein [ Executive Producer ] Michael Suby [ Music ] TV-Programm derselben Kategorie. Stefans (Paul Wesley) whole struggle this year was him hanging on by such a very, very, very tenuous thread for the first half of the season, and then he lost his mind for a nice chunk in the middle, so hes been terrified of opening himself back up and letting those feelings in. was this gossip or true? Its not just that he left, but the life he left Matt with took such a turn to sadness. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. I think that would have been nice.". We had to discover and find our characters. Were now in the third season. Thats been the biggest struggle Matts had to fight against growing up.. Giving Matt those answers Who is his father? Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, and Paul Wesley star in the CWs romance-infused vampire soap opera. Yet, the duo may've made Damon too charming as the season one villain soon became a fan favorite, which became a problem for the TVD team. . At this point, Stefan has just rejected everything about his past self. This one-hour retrospective features interviews with past and present cast members and guest stars, a conversation with the executive producers Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson, behind-the-scenes footage from the final season and special . For me, not only has The Vampire Diaries been the longest job Ive ever had, but its been a quarter of my life. The Best True Crime Streaming Now, from 'Unsolved Mysteries' to 'McMillions' to 'The Staircase' Originally developed by Kevin Williamson and Plec, the series was based on the Vampire Diaries books by L.J. The film suffered many script and scheduling difficulties during production and ultimately failed to perform at the box office. The series also focuses on the lives of Elena's friends and other inhabitants of the fictional town of Mystic Falls, Virginia. [10] In 2020, her My So-Called Company signed a deal with Universal Television.[11]. Now that Jeremy is back, will he be stepping things up and become more of an adult? But alas, Kevin admitted she was "too big" for the show. "And yet our characters are still dating on the show." Additionally, the show will feature the return of a few familiar faces, including Matt Donovan, played by Zach Roerig. I realize now that there's a fine line between love and hate and we despised each other so much that it read as love.". PLEC: When theyre acting against the best interest of our heroes, we like our villains to have a deep emotional core that lets us understand them a little bit, and understand their want and their why. The women loved him and we couldn't understand it at all. Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Get Cozy at Rangers Game, Every 'TVD' Character Who Died and Came Back to Life. In Flammen. "In another universe, that would've been the ending, but we didn't have time to tell that story in the last season because we didn't have Elena. Who knows? They fell in love and got married in the summer of 2014. We all started this show, almost all of us, in the midst of some sort of life turmoil, whatever it may have been. Fans need to wait for longer than previously expected to get some positive updates on it. Whats to come with Rebecca (Claire Holt) and Matt (Zach Roerig)? News in season one he was "desperate to have [Swift] come play a vampire. Vampire Diaries - Jahreszeit 7 Folge 11. If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our email news alerts! Julie Plec, the boss behind The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, is taking on her next project, another spinoff based on the supernatural kids in town - Alaric and Caroline's twins and Klaus. Specifically talking about the season 3 episode "The Reckoning," in which Matt (Zach Roerig) and Bonnie (Kat Graham) share some poolside scenes and Bonnie saves Matt from drowning Plec . Candice Accola and Zach Roerig were in a two-year relationship after she briefly dated Steven R. McQueen. It also stars The Vampire Diaries actors Daniel Gillies, Claire Holt and Phoebe Tonkin as well as new cast members. PLEC: You should ask that question the day after the season finale. With an enormous amount of choices overwhelming even the most sophisticated viewer, TURN IT ONis a must-listen for TV fans looking to make sense of what to watch and where to watch it. Adored: Zach Roerig . Zach, who is best known for his role as Matt Donovan on "The Vampire Diaries," and Julie, who is a producer and writer for the hit show, have been part of the same project for many years. "Half of Hollywood, I think, went out for the role, for all our roles," Nina later told E! While The Vampire Diaries' fanbase was used to seeing many actors come and go (with a lot of on-screen deaths and resurrections), Nina's announcement that she would be leaving the show at the end of season six stunned many. Other changes from page to screen included giving Elena a troubled teen brother (Jeremy, played by Steven R. McQueen) instead of a four-year-old sister Margaret, changing her aunt's name from Judith to Jenna, changing Matt's last name from Honeycutt to Donovan (he's also not related to Vicki, who is his sister in the series) and making Caroline a close friend of Elena's rather than her enemy. Early life [ edit] Roerig was born in Montpelier, Ohio, to Andrea (b. Executive producer Julie Plec talks season 3 of Vampire Diaries. Why did he leave? That was really cool for me to be able to have a real connection with someone. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from, The 20 Best Episodes of The Vampire Diaries. The day that we lose sight of that is the day that well have to take a step back and fix ourselves because that means that the balance has shifted too far to one side and were not doing what weve been meaning to do, all along. 6.11. [3] He has made appearances on The Originals as his character, Matt Donovan, on Marvel's The Gifted as Pulse (Augustus), and on the big screen as Carter in Rings. By There is a video of them kissing on set but it's very over dramatic and seems like it was just a bit of a joke, I've not seen the video with audio tho so idk for sure. For more secrets from the Vampire Diaries set, scroll through the images below. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Andin this age of reboots, nothing ever really goes away. 5. How much are you thinking about what these kids life plans are, once theyre finished with high school? I remember being in Vancouver with Ian [Somerhalder]. However, as the show progressed it . He and his sister are all that they have, so theres a lot that hes going to have to do to grow and keep himself together and be a champion for Elena, as she is always trying to be a champion for him. And no, there will not be a Mystic U, although that would make a great crew hoodie for Christmas. The pair had a highly professional friendship. It was soon after picked up for series by The CW, which aired its first season in the 201314 season. The pilot aired in April 2013 as part of The Vampire Diaries' fourth season. Get The Latest IndieWire Alerts And Newsletters Delivered Directly To Your Inbox. Denotes television series that have not yet aired. One character who does know about monsters is Hope, the daughter of Klaus and Hayley from The Originals. He has big plans for himself. We actually will get a little flash of something else that happened during that time, that we never even really considered, and its more of an emotional thing than it is a suspense thing. Zach Roerig Photos Photos - (L-R) Actors Zach Roerig, Michael Malarkey, Kat Graham, writer/producer Kevin Williamson, actors Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder, writer/producer Julie Plec, actors . This includes Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvator, Nina Dobrev as Elina Gilbert, Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore, Kat Graham as Bonnie Bennett, Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan, Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman, Candice King as Caroline Forbes, Nathalie Kelley as Sybil, St. John Kristen Gutoskie as Seline, Demetrius Bridges as Dorian Williams, Allison . After they were all cooperative and paid a fine, they were released by the Monroe County Sheriff's Department. Even though shes remembering a simpler time, her problems were actually just as complicated. If Jackson had ever ended up in the role, it likely would've remained a one-season arc, as originally intended before Joseph proved too irresistible to kill off. For one thing, the shows spin-off, The Originals, is back for another season. IndieWires TURN IT ON with Michael Schneider is a weekly dive into whats new and whats now in TV no matter what youre watching or where youre watching it. Their friendship dates back to when they were in the sandbox together. This is the reminder that he means business and hes not going to let his guard down again. [6] The series follows the life of Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), who falls in love with vampire Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley), and soon finds herself caught in a love triangle between Stefan and his older brother, Damon (Ian Somerhalder), while the brothers are also being haunted by the past they've had with Katherine Pierce (also played by Dobrev). [She] put herself on tape, which then got sent to us and it was so magical and so perfect that she basically had the job from that minute forward.". The finale is definitely more emotional, but it is, by no means, the epilogue to the season. Drop em in a comment below. If the creators ever renew The Vampire Diaries Season 9, it is most likely to be consisted of 22 episodes. The last two episodes of the season are really going to be about her really asking herself that question and trying to understand how she could possibly let one of them go, when shes already lost so much. Its been a very healing process. I cant wait for that! Candice Accola, Michael Trevino, Zach Roerig and Julie Plec Talk THE VAMPIRE DIARIES. Vampire Diaries - Saison 2 pisode 14. While he was growing up, Roerig worked for his father and grandfather at Fackler Monuments making gravestones. Vampire Diaries - Saison 0 pisode 5. Ultimately, Stefan sacrificed himself, giving Damon the chance to live out his human life with Elena. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. All Rights Reserved. I tested with Ian and I just thought he was Captain Cool. I think certainly, should Rebecca be so lucky to survive Season 3, theres a little crush brewing there, on her side. The Vampire Diaries Season 9 is expected to be released in March next year on The CW. Also in this episode: IndieWire senior editor Hanh Nguyen and TV critic Ben Travers discuss the return of one of televisions most lauded shows, FXs The Americans.. Updated: July 23, 2016 Josie, as a result of growing up with that wonderful mother and her sister who takes after her mother, is so codependent.. In the hair and makeup trailer, Ians like, Hey, kid, get ready for the ride of your life. I locked it in because I felt the wheels spinning. I became a parent doing this job. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Sign up for TV Scoop! Roerig has a daughter who was born in January 2011. Damon found himself working alongside Elena and Stefan (Paul Wesley) against all the villains who arrived in Mystic Falls, because there was always at least one. Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Matthew Davis, Michael Malarkey, Zach Roerig, Katerina Graham, Candice King and Julie Plec from 'The Vampire Diaries' Learn how and when to remove this template message, International Modeling and Talent Association, "Barbizon Modeling and Acting - Zach Roerig", "Ohio native stars in 'Vampire Diaries' and other shows", "Zach Roerig Fighting With Convict Ex-Girlfriend Over Secret Daughter, 2", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zach_Roerig&oldid=1142328333, Short description is different from Wikidata, BLP articles lacking sources from March 2013, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Role held: January 18, 2005 May 2, 2007, Episode: "Two Guys, a Girl and a Thai Food Place", This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 20:13. Certainly a far cry from Damon's neck snapping days, huh? PLEC: If Jeremy had his way, the outcome would be, Id choose neither of you fuckers, excuse my language. [Showrunner] Julie [Plec] has been really good about being the glue for all of our friendships, the story lines, the tangibility that you have with your character. Is there a Mystic U., around the corner? Zach Roerig attends 'The Year Of Spectacular Men' premiere in Los Angeles on June 16, 2017. She has no one. This one-hour retrospective features interviews with past and present cast members and guest stars, a conversation with the executive producers Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson, behind-the-scenes footage from the final season and special moments . This includes Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvator, Nina Dobrev as Elina Gilbert, Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore, Kat Graham as Bonnie Bennett, Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan, Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman, Candice King as Caroline Forbes, Nathalie Kelley as Sybil, St. John Kristen Gutoskie as Seline, Demetrius Bridges as Dorian Williams, Allison Scagliotti as Georgie Dowling, and Michael Malarkey as Enzo. Its an amazing job. Julie, the co-creator and producer of the teen series, urged Kevin to read books as he was not initially interested in developing the series. Candice Accola, Michael Trevino, Zach Roerig and Julie Plec Talk THE VAMPIRE DIARIES. Hes tired of just getting bitched around and he acts on it, and it gets messy. Julie also issued a statement, saying, "Saying goodbye to Nina is both bittersweet and beautiful,"before adding, "We will miss Nina and the four hundred characters she played, but we look forward to the insane and exciting challenge of continuing to tell stories of our Salvatore Brothers and our much-loved and gifted ensemble.". Roerig played the role of Casey Hughes on As the World Turns from January 18, 2005 to May 2, 2007. Why can't everyone be friends?". "That's great and that's a fan-favorite character, but that doesn't bring you real storytelling and real stakes. 2023 E! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. While the daughters biological mother is Jo Laughlin, she was stabbed and killed while pregnant on The Vampire Diaries, and the twins were magically transferred into Caroline Forbes womb. We may have The Vampire Diariesfans to thank for Damon's transformation from resident bad guy to lovable hero. Nina's reply? In a 2019 episode of Watch What Happens Live, Wesley admitted,"I would have liked that we both died and that Elenathe girl at the end of the showlike, all her memory was wiped and went to live a normal life and forgot that we ever existed. Related November 19 2016, 12:17 PM PST. was important to us, because it was a dangling thread we'd never been able to tell a story about," executive producer Julie Plec explains to TVLine. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Weve already established her as a day-drinker, so maybe there will be a nice friendship that could happen there. Im just saying! He is your one epic, true love. The supernatural teen drama series got its name from a popular book series by L. J. Smith with the same name. and only reason he was kept alive for so long? PLEC: I have my theory on that, which is that hes someone who wants purpose, and with purpose comes intent to do something for the love of someone and to not be alone. Love triangles will come to a resolution, heroes and villains will be tested, some big mythology moves will happen, and theres likely to be tears. A lot of things have come and gone, but Julies always been there, so I think shes whats really made it easy to connect to the characters for so long. However, currently we cant expect any positive development on The Vampire Diaries Season 9 as the worlds health condition is not good at all. It became a logistical nightmare because of her obligations to XXX,' Plec said. In fact, he even had her in mind when creating and casting the role of Stefan's BFF Lexi, which would eventually go to fan-favorite Arielle Kebbel. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. During the initial run, the series received mixed reviews from the reviewers. So, assuming that he and I are lucky enough to survive into Season 20, then we know how we want it to end. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). PLEC: Would I be so quick to write anybodys death sentence?