Earlier today we got our first look at the new version of Melrose Place which will air this coming Fall on The CW and now we get our first look at another CW series scheduled to debut as well. The Vampire Diaries is the TV adaptation of the L.J. Smith book series of the same name. Here are a few promo pics from the new series which features two vampire brothers (one good, one bad) who are each vying for the affections of a human girl caught in between:
“Vampire Diaries” is an adaptation of L.J. Smith’s novel series which tells about two vampire brothers, one good and one evil, fighting the passion for the same girl, Elena. Nina Dobrev will play Elena while the good brother, Stefan, will be played by Paul Wesley. The evil brother, Damon is played by Ian Somerhalder. It airs Thursdays at 8 P.M. before “Supernatural”.
I have not personally read these books but I’ve heard from many people that the series is very good and the TV adaptation is just as good. Vampires are really hot right now … it doesn’t surprise me that The CW would want to jump on the bandwagon and bring another vampire tale to the masses. The fact that Ian Somerhalder is cast as the bad vamp brother intrigues me to no end. I never really pictured him as a bad guy … in Buffy terms, I guess he would be the Spike to Paul Wesley‘s Angel (while Spike and Angel are not brothers, they are vampire family and did vie for Buffy‘s affections). This is deffo one of the new series I am looking forward to seeing come Fall. Ian Somerhalder on my TV screen? Yes, please. And you thought vampires couldn’t get any hotter.
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I am definitely considering reading the series! I heard that they’re pretty good as well! I’m kind of excited and I don’t know anything about it! : )
I LOVE these books – most of them are out of print but they’re definitly worth the read. She’s written dozens of great vampire books to get lost in.
oh this looks interesting… hmm will have to look into getting the books first… oh but i do like the cast… all the degrassi stars are comming outta the woodwork suddenly lol
Is there anyone left at Degrassi? The CW keeps taking its actresses!
The books aren’t her best work to be honest. ‘The Secret Circle’ and the Night World books are so much more fascinating! The Night World series would make an excellent show! Btw, Elena is supposed to be blond and blue-eyed, but I guess that’d make it too similar to Buffy.
Is it just me, or does it look like a huge age gap between Elena and the brothers.
YES! Nina Dobrev was on Degrassi. But I’d watch for Ian Somerhalder alone
I will watch this. I’m a vampire addict.
anybody remember the forbidden game trilogy – that was my favourite l.j. smith trilogy growing up – might have to pick up the vampire diaries now since i never read it – i guess that explains why it was reissued this year, and not the forbidden game!!
@Trent um.. don’t you mean David Boreanaz’s Angel? And you call yourself a Buffy fan… tsk tsk
@Trent haha disregard my last comment. i get what you were saying.
I think this show looks horrible.
I’ve heard good things about the book series as well, and I dig vamp stuff, so I’m definitely interested. Plus, I’ve loved Paul Wesley since way back when he was playing a wolf on Wolf Lake :). And I gotta support the Degrassi alums. AND I gotta support Ian Somerhalder since I’ve been a fan of his since way back when he was on Young Americans hehe. Man I watch too much tv…
Ok that girl looks 15 and the guys look 30.
Psh. TrueBlood is seriously the only real vampire material on television.
NOOO ELENA IS SUPPOSED TO BE BLOND. UGH.
@Liz- yes this is the girl from degrassi; the cw does seem to love the degrassi actors. hopefully this will be good; hopefully better than the “twilight” series’.
@ksant, the forbidden game trilogy was my favorite too! i’m hoping they reissue those too cos i’ve lost my copies. lol.
and i know it shouldnt matter, but elena’s dark hair is bothering me. lol. i always liked the contrast between her and the brothers :)
Is it just me or does Ian Somerhalder look A LOT like Rob Lowe in that poster?! He could be his twin!! And if he’s playing the evil brother well then I may just have to switch on over to the dark side :)
Argh excitement! I live in New Zealand so it will probably be another ten years before we get this show but I am definitely looking forward to it! I read all her books about 10 years ago (Night World, Secret Circle, Forbidden Game and this). My best friend and I had imaginary boyfriends we told everyone about based on characters in one of the books (Nick and Adam I think?) – which is epically lame, but bear in mind we were 11!!