Who almost played Stefan Salvatore?

Grey Damon
Over the years, the actor starred in The Secret Circle, Friday Night Lights and Station 19, among others, but he initially auditioned for the role of Stefan.
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Who was almost cast in The Vampire Diaries?

4. Zach Roering (Matt), Paul Wesley (Stefan) and Michael Trevino (Tyler) all auditioned to play Damon before landing their respective roles.
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Did Paul Wesley auditioned for Damon?

Wesley also admitted his age was a problem so he auditioned for Damon. “And they wouldn't see me for Stefan because they thought I was too old,” he said. “[Laughs] So I went in and read for Damon and had a callback and did okay. Then I didn't hear anything and went on with my life.”
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Who did Ian Somerhalder originally audition for in The Vampire Diaries?

'The Vampire Diaries' star Ian Somerhalder originally auditioned for 'True Blood' When The Vampire Diaries Season 1 first aired, Newsweek interviewed Ian Somerhalder about the show and what it was like to play a vampire. They also asked him if he was a fan of supernatural beings.
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Who changed Stefan in vampire Diaries?

Stefan Salvatore was turned into a vampire in 1864, at the age of 17, by Katerina Petrova, who also turned his brother Damon Salvatore.
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Actors Who Were Almost Cast In VAMPIRE DIARIES



Why did Nina leave TVD?

I feel like I'm a completely different person than I was, and I've grown so much. It's been a big part of my life, and I want it to be beautiful. I want it to end well.” The Vampire Diaries, starring Nina Dobrev, is available to stream on Netflix.
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Who all auditioned for Elena Gilbert?

Torrey DeVitto (Meredith Fell) previously auditioned for the role of Elena Gilbert. Ashley Tisdale was offered an audition but turned it down. Neve Campbell was considered for the role of Isobel Flemming. James Van Der Beek was considered for the role of Alaric Saltzman.
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Who is the highest paid actor in Vampire Diaries?

Who are the top 3 highest paid actors in 'The Vampire Diaries' cast? It should come as no surprise to fans of The Vampire Diaries that the three highest paid cast members were Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder. The three actors were the faces of the show, even though Dobrev left after season 6.
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Who played almost Damon Salvatore?

David Gallagher

The 7th Heaven star almost played one of the Salvatore brothers! “He impressed us so much originally … but the whole 7th Heaven thing, I wonder if he'll ever be able to get past that,” cocreator Julie Plec told E! News.
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Did Nina Dobrev pay double?

Nina Dobrev played multiple 'The Vampire Diaries' characters but only got paid one salary. In June 2021, Screen Rant published a list of the most important The Vampire Diaries actors and their pay throughout the show. According to its findings, Dobrev earned $40,000 per episode when she left the series.
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What do they use for fake blood in Vampire Diaries?

He explained they used corn syrup, peppermint, and food coloring. Also, salt was used as a preservative to ensure when needed, the “blood” was still good to use.
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How much does Paul Wesley make per episode?

He has earned a lot of recognition as well as fame for his appearance on The CW's supernatural TV series The Vampire Diaries. According to some sources, Paul Wesley's per episode salary is roughly $40,000 which is increasing time by time.
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Who did Paul Wesley audition for?

During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Julie Plec, who developed the show with Kevin Williamson, revealed that Paul Wesley, who finally ended up playing Stefan Salvatore for eight seasons, first auditioned for Damon Salvatore.
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Who almost played Klaus?

British actor Joseph Morgan eventually landed the role

Sadly, the 42-year-old actor didn't land the role. It instead went to British newcomer Joseph Morgan, whose performance as the eminently evil vampire-werewolf hybrid Klaus made him too irresistible to kill off.
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How are the Salvatores rich?

Giuseppe Salvatore was one of the leading business men and paraphrasing Damon when they were hunting for answers regarding the serial killer in 1912 he said that one of the many businesses that made their family rich was that they owned all the logging mills.
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What were they really drinking on Vampire Diaries?

Bourbon has always been the drink of choice for the Mystic Falls residents, and apparently, the show's stars are partial to it, as well. They like it so much, that they're making their very own and bringing it to “parties” around the world!
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Did Candice and Joseph date in real life?

Candice Accola

After Dobrev introduced her to Joe King at a 2012 Super Bowl event, the duo started dating and became engaged the following year. They tied the knot in October 2014. King and Accola welcomed daughter Florence in 2016 and daughter Josephine in December 2020.
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Are Kat Graham and Ian Somerhalder friends?

“Ian and I used to not like each other at all. We hated each other first season,” she said. “Now he's my best friend in the cast. He's the person I can say in 30 years will be one of my closest friends.”
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Who loved Elena more Stefan or Damon?

Stelena fans were dismayed when Elena ended up with Damon and many still believe that the doppelganger chose the wrong Salvatore. Stefan loved Elena more than anyone else and was entirely devoted to her. They both wanted to pursue a human life, whereas Damon enjoyed being a vampire.
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Who is Elena's soulmate?

The Vampire Diaries: 10 Scenes That Prove Elena & Stefan Were Soulmates. Stefan and Elena had an incredibly deep and meaningful relationship, but what scenes in The Vampire Diaries proved that they were soulmates? Stefan and Elena were the heart and soul of The Vampire Diaries for the first few seasons of the series.
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Who dated Katherine first?

First Met. 1864 - in flashback from (Lost Girls) - Stefan saw Katherine for the first time, in another flashback from (500 Years of Solitude) Katherine saw Stefan for the first time.
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Why does Elena look so different in season 8?

Nina Dobrev does have brunette hair in real-life but she actually wore wigs for the majority of the series. Even when her hair was simply worn straight, it was generally a wig. She always wore a wig while playing Katherine. The reason is due to Katherine Pierce's hairstyle being different than Elena's.
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