How do I become an extra for the show?
Cherrix Casting is handling extras for The Vampire Diaries. See their Facebook group for more information.

Where is the show being filmed?
The series shoots in and around Atlanta, Georgia.

Where can I send fan mail?
The Vampire Diaries (or Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley – whoever you’re sending it to)
c/o The CW Network
3300 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91502

Who has been cast as Elena, Stefan, Damon, etc.?
You can see the full, confirmed cast (as well as casting descriptions) on the Cast page.

Why isn’t Nina Dobrev blonde?
Because she’s not?

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. She’s not in the pilot for plot reasons. And no, we don’t know if they have someone in mind for the role – yet.

Who’s that guy Zach in the boarding house with Stefan?
Zach is a descendant of the Salvatore family that is aware of Stefan and Damon’s history and nature. He runs the boarding house.

Why is Fell’s Church now Mystic Falls? Why are so many of the names changed?
According to Executive Producer Julie Plec, some of the names were not clearable for legal reasons. She promised clarification “in due time.” In some cases, name have been changed in response to new relationships (Vickie Bennett and Matt Honeycutt are now brother and sister, thus the new last name of Donovan) or transferred to other characters (Bonnie McCullough has now become Bonnie Bennett).

What’s up with the name Whitmore?
In the leaked casting sides from the pilot script, Stefan and Damon’s last name was Whitmore. This was the chosen name in case Salvatore wasn’t cleared through legal. In the early morning hours before the CW upfront on May 21st, Julie Plec announced on her Twitter that the name would be Salvatore after all.

Who is Sarah Carey?
During the initial cast announcements, The Hollywood Reporter misreported the name of the actress playing Jenna Moyer, Elena’s aunt, as Sarah Carey. An anonymous source contacted Vampire-Diaries.net to clarify that Sarah Carey did not exist and the name of the actress playing Jenna was actually Sara Canning.

Can I send you my audition tape/head shot?
Again, we are a fansite and connected in no way with the TV production. Sending us your info will do you no good. If you’re interested in auditioning for the show, you’ll have to do your own research and keep an eye on casting calls.

Why are there no episode stills for You’re Undead to Me (EP05) in the Media Gallery?
The CW never released official You’re Undead to Me episode stills. It’s a mystery!

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