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If you have ever been captivated by the supernatural, then The Vampire Diaries is the show you should dive in.
This iconic teen drama was released quite a few years back, but it has remained a staple for lovers of all things supernatural. From vampires to witches, The Vampire Diaries has it all.
The storybuilding, the character arcs, and the drama, every aspect of this series is to die for. Each of the cast members brings life to the characters. The chemistry is a huge reason for the show's success.
So, let's talk about the cast of the series.
Cast and character guide of The Vampire Diaries
1) Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert
The heart and soul of The Vampire Diaries, the show is incomplete without her. From the very first moment, she has captured the emotional fluctuations of such a diverse character with ease. Elena is not a one-dimensional character. We see her go through numerous difficult situations in her life.
From losing her parents to losing her life, she has gone through it all. Her love life, which is one of the most complicated aspects of the series, leaves us wanting more. No wonder the series is one of the most binge-worthy TV shows. Even today, its prevalence remains. For this, Nina Dobrev deserves the credit. Her other notable works include Love Hard, XXX: Return of Xander Cage, and many more.
2) Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore
Whether you are team Stefan or team Damon, you cannot deny that Paul Wesley gave us fans a hard time in choosing only one of the brothers. Paul Wesley’s acting range in the show is truly remarkable.
We see him as Silas as well. His performance as Silas is completely different from that of Stefan. Just like Nina Dobrev, he creates a stark distinction between the roles. He is currently playing the role of James Kirk in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
3) Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore
Among the many other roles that Ian Somerhalder has played throughout his long acting career, his performance as Damon in The Vampire Diaries is nothing short of a masterpiece.
The brooding and chaotic brother at the beginning of the series slowly becomes the fiercely loyal and protective person at the end of the series, who stops at nothing to protect his loved ones. He portrayed his character in such a manner that we all wanted to have a vampire as our ally.
4) Kat Graham as Bonnie Bennett
If Kat Graham’s Bonnie Bennet were not present in the series, then maybe all of them would have ended up dead much sooner. Bonnie revives, protects, and above all, puts herself in harm's way.
For the people she loves, she can go to any extent. Bonnie Bennett’s character is truly one of a kind. Kat Graham deserves all the credit for bringing her to life. She has worked in other TV shows and movies like Addicted, All Eyez on Me, Hannah Montana, etc.
5) Candice King as Caroline Forbes
What makes Candice King’s Caroline Forbes so intriguing is how her character develops through the seasons of The Vampire Diaries. In the very first season, Caroline is quite self-centered and conceited. However, after she turns into a vampire, she handles it so well.
Unlike the other new vampires, she can control her hunger with ease. She slowly becomes a bubbly and heartwarming character. Candice King captures the subtle changes in her emotions with such perfection. Especially how she navigates when Caroline takes care of her children. We see Candice in a main role yet again in the newest TV series, We Were Liars.
6) Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan
Zach Roerig’s Matt Donovan is a character who has been through quite a lot. Throughout the series, he has died multiple times. Some of the times were incredibly gruesome, yet he comes back to fight some more.
Zach Roerig truly captures Matt’s never-give-up attitude perfectly. Among the other characters, Matt suffers quite a lot after he loses his sister. Zach Roerig’s performance made us resonate with Matt’s difficult situations. His other works include Dare Me, One Life to Live, etc.
7) Michael Trevino as Tyler Lockwood
If you watched Tyler’s first transformation, then you definitely must have found it quite a difficult watch. Michael Trevino’s performance captures the pain and torment that Tyler goes through.
He does so in such a realistic manner that it is really hard not to flinch or react. Through each phase of Tyler’s life, he becomes more mature and transforms completely. Michael Trevino perfectly captures his transformation in a nuanced manner.
8) Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy Gilbert
Yes, Elena has been through a lot, but Jeremy also lost his parents and, in the process, lost his sister as well. The range with which Steven R. McQueen depicts Jeremy’s character is truly worth appreciating.
Despite going through tough times, Jeremy never stops protecting his sister. For him, Elena’s safety was a priority. Through every up and down, Steven R McQueen depicts Jeremy’s situation in a nuanced manner. His other notable works include Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., Everwood, etc.
9) Matthew Davis as Alaric Saltzman
The new history teacher in town, who turned out to be so much more, Mathew Davis’s Alaric Saltzman, is a character worth studying. Alaric’s journey through love, loss, and the supernatural is a fan favorite.
He can seamlessly transition between the different roles in the series. This is only because of Mathew Davis’ talent as a versatile actor. The way Mathew Davis navigates Alaric's emotional depth in the series is remarkable.
10) Joseph Morgan as Klaus Mikaelson
Every time Joseph Morgan’s Klaus Mikaelson appeared on the screen, he stole the spotlight. Klaus is a multilayered character. It is not easy to tackle such a character with the ease with which Joseph Morgan depicts him. Klaus initially seemed extremely hostile towards Elena.
His greed for power was his driving force. However, as the story progresses, we see the reasons Klaus is the way he is. Joseph Morgan depicts these subtle emotional moments in his character with utmost precision. His other notable works include Animal Kingdom, Titans, Halo, etc.
11) Marguerite MacIntyre as Sheriff Liz Forbes
Marguerite MacIntyre expresses the emotional depth of Liz in The Vampire Diaries with perfection. Liz Forbes is a no-nonsense sheriff. She is the representative of a protective figure. She wanted to protect her town from the supernatural.
Yet she eventually had to be on the same team as the supernatural forces. Marguerite MacIntyre handles Liz’s expressions and emotions remarkably. Especially after she finds out that her own daughter is a vampire.
Other cast of The Vampire Diaries includes
•Daniel Gillies as Elijah Mikaelson
•Claire Holt as Rebekah Mikaelson
•Sara Canning as Jenna Sommers
•Michael Malarkey as Lorenzo 'Enzo' St. John
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