Who was almost cast in Vampire Diaries?

Zach Roerig, Michael Trevino and Paul Wesley originally auditioned to play Damon before landing their respective roles. Nina Dobrev (Elena), Paul Wesley (Stefan) and Ian Somerhalder (Damon) are the only actors in the staff who get paid $40,000 per episode.
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Who auditioned for Damon vampire Diaries?

Zach Roering (Matt), Paul Wesley (Stefan) and Michael Trevino (Tyler) all auditioned to play Damon before landing their respective roles. 5.
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Who almost played Elena in vampire Diaries?

Per E! News, the frontrunner and studio choice for the role of Elena Gilbert was initially Ashlee Simpson, pop star of the early 2000s and younger sister of Jessica Simpson.
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Did any of The Vampire Diaries cast not get along?

After Dobrev and Wesley admitted they didn't get along on set, they both also made it clear they are good friends now. Wesley said they got a “nice, happy ending” and have “developed this wonderful friendship” that continues more than a decade after The Vampire Diaries premiered.
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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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Actors Who Were Almost Cast In VAMPIRE DIARIES



Who was the highest paid actor in Vampire Diaries?

Some salaries of 'The Vampire Diaries' cast is unknown

Roerig starred as Matt Donovan, the human who refused to die. And King played Caroline Forbes, arguably the best vampire in the series. It's entirely possible that Davis, Roerig, or King made as much as the highest paid The Vampire Diaries cast members.
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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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Are Kat Graham and Nina Dobrev friends?

Kat Graham and Nina Dobrev continue to be friends outside the show. Graham's reasoning for not wanting the hit series to return was simple: The story is over. But she hopes The Vampire Diaries fans continue to find joy in the fact that she and Dobrev have a genuinely good friendship to this day.
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Who dated in real life from Vampire Diaries?

Fans quickly found themselves invested not only in the romantic relationships explored on the show, but also the ones in real life. Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder, who portrayed Elena Gilbert and Damon Salvatore, respectively, sparked a romance in 2010 and continued to date for three years.
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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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Why did Elena leave TVD?

Dobrev's departure from the series has been a long-debated topic. Why exactly did Dobrev want to leave The Vampire Diaries? An Instagram post highlighting her experience on the series explains a lot. In the post, she explains that she always wanted Elena's story to be a “six-season adventure.”
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Did Nina and Paul ever date?

Fans often confuse onscreen chemistry for real life love. But when it comes to Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley, who played Elena Gilbert and Stefan Salvatore on The Vampire Diaries, that could not be further from the truth. The onscreen lovers actually couldn't stand each other in real life.
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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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Why did Nina leave Vampire Diaries?

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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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 old was Elena Gilbert in season 1?

When the CW series first premiered in 2009, it centered on high school juniors who discovered vampires lived among them. Nina Dobrev (who played Elena Gilbert) was 20 when she was cast as a 17-year-old, while 21-year-old Steven R. McQueen played her younger brother, Jeremy.
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How do I contact Ian Somerhalder?

Actor Ian Somerhalder Management Contact Details:

Fan Mailing Address: Ian Somerhalder Foundation, P.O. Box 1760 Santa Monica, California 90406, USA.
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Are Ian and Paul friends in real life?

Their mutual love and respect are also evident in every interview they do, as well as the fact they started a company together during the Covid period. The show ended a few years ago, but Paul and Ian's friendship seems to still be going strong.
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Who is Nina best friend?

Julianne shared a super sweet montage of moments celebrating their friendship. Julianne Hough has shared a sweet tribute to best friend Nina Dobrev on her 33rd birthday - and fans couldn't help but praise her for the emotional video.
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Is Ian Somerhalder in The Legacies?

Similar to his on screen brother, Somerhalder was up for coming back to the TVD universe, but not as Damon Salvatore — though Legacies often mentions Damon and Elena (Nina Dobrev).
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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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Who was the inspiration behind Lexi in Vampire Diaries?

Lexi Branson was inspired by Taylor Swift

One of these characters was Lexi Branson, played by Arielle Kebbel. Lexi was introduced early on in the first season as Stefan's best friend, a girl who had known both Stefan and Damon for well over a century.
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Who is the most popular Vampire Diaries character?

The Vampire Diaries: 10 Most Popular Characters, According To...
  1. 1 Elijah Mikaelson. Some TVD viewers also shared on Reddit that they love Elijah.
  2. 2 Rebekah Mikaelson. ...
  3. 3 Jeremy Gilbert. ...
  4. 4 Katherine Pierce. ...
  5. 5 Kai Parker. ...
  6. 6 Damon Salvatore. ...
  7. 7 Klaus Mikaelson. ...
  8. 8 Stefan Salvatore. ...
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How much did Nina Dobrev make on TVD?

According to CelebrityNetWorth, Nina has a total net worth of $10 million. When she was on The Vampire Diaries, she reportedly received $40,000 an episode, similar to her co-stars Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley.
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