The Vampire Diaries became one of several shows to tap into the rich vein of horror shows based on popular novels about bloodsuckers who all look very pretty while they drain the life out of their victims. Along with True Blood – which was aimed at a much more mature audience – the series proved such a crowd-pleaser that even years after its cancelation, fans are still hoping for some kind of revival. That kind of continued interest is usually, in part, down to characters being brought to life by the right cast. However, series lead Paul Wesley was almost rejected for the role of Stefan Salvatore as creators Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson didnt believe he was right for the part.
The Vampire Diaries could have been very different if the show’s creators had passed on the three stars that ended up leading the series. Read More