VD Casting SHOCKER: Ian Somerhalder ALMOST Played Stefan?!

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VD Casting SHOCKER: Ian Somerhalder ALMOST Played Stefan?!

2025/04/09 Report

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Hey Mystic Falls aficionados! It's Bella, your resident casting detective, ready to investigate the pivotal moment that set The Vampire Diaries in motion: the casting process! Beyond the scripts, the special effects, and the supernatural storylines, it all started with finding the right actors to embody these iconic characters.

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Let's delve into the behind-the-scenes stories of how Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder landed their roles and how their initial auditions shaped the destiny of Mystic Falls.

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