Most Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Return: Shadow Souls coming out?
Shadow Souls, the sixth book in The Vampire Diaries series, is currently due for publication on February 9, 2009. The seventh and final book, Midnight, is expected in 2010-2011.

When will The Vampire Diaries TV show be airing?
The CW Network has picked up The Vampire Diaries for the Fall 2009 schedule. The series is set to premiere as a lead-in to Supernatural on Thursday, September 10, 2009, at 8/7c. You can keep up with all of the latest news on the show in The TV Series section and in our blog.

Did L.J. Smith rip off Stephenie Meyer?
Twilight was published in 2005. The Vampire Diaries was published in 1991. You can do the math.

Why is Meredith missing in the TV pilot?
According to executive producers/writers Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson, Meredith will indeed be part of the TV series should the show be picked up. She’s not in the pilot for plot reasons. And no, we don’t know if they have someone in mind for the role.

Why isn’t Nina Dobrev blonde? Are they going to make her dye her hair?
Because she’s not? And no, they are not going to make her dye her hair.

Where will the show be filming?
Though no official release has been made, executive producers Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec and director Marcos Siega have all confirmed that the series will be shooting in and around Atlanta, Georgia.

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