Posted by Vee | May 5, 2011, 14:39 (EST) | 3 Comments
Category: TV Series
E!Online has more from the very busy Joseph Morgan and he’s not confirming and not denying a lot of what will go down in tonight’s new episode of The Vampire Diaries. He also talks a bit about Bonnie, Jenna, and Klaus’s (not confirmed, not denied) transformation. Oh, and about that Stefan stuff from last week…
What can you tease about the “interest” Klaus will take in Stefan [Paul Wesley]?
[Laughs.] I’ll tell you what. I’ve been reprimanded for teasing too much in that area already. I’m going to have to begrudgingly apologize and not go any further in this sort of pit that I’ve already gone. I stand by what I said: He will take a special interest.
[Now we feel mildly guilty for latching on to that tidbit last week. Sorry, Joseph!] READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW WITH JOSEPH AT E!ONLINE.
WetPaint had their own chat with Joseph, touching on the hype leading up to the Klaus casting:
When did you realize how big of a phenomenon TVD was?
Well, the first degree of that was when I first read for the role. I knew I had a callback with the creators of the show, just to talk about it. And I thought, “Okay, I’m just going to do a little bit of research now, I’m going to look up on the Internet whether Klaus was in the books of The Vampire Diaries,” because I knew there were books before [the television show]. And I just typed in “Klaus Vampire Diaries,” and there were pages and pages and pages of “Who’s going to play Klaus?” It was just unbelievable to me, the volume of stuff just on this one character. Suddenly I started to feel like, “Oh, this is kind of a big deal!”
READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW AT WETPAINT.
And StarryMag also interviewed Mr. Morgan and he has a message for TVD fans:
Q. What would you like to say to your fans and supporters?
A. Thank you, really. I said before from the beginning when I joined Twitter and I started asking questions of the fans and people were just so responsive and really helped me with where I needed to go with Klaus, and what kind of things people responded to, and what people found frightening about those things. It really helped me build the character and put it together. I just want to say thanks and keep watching guys because the best is yet to come.
READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW AT STARRYMAG.
Hollywood Life has a few teases from Vampire Diaries guest stars Michael McManus (Jules) and Lisa Tucker (Greta Martin). First up, Michael McManus has this to say about Jules:
“I don’t think Jules is evil, but I can see why people think that,” she admits. “I just feel very protective of her. I think everything she’s done comes from a place of wanting to safeguard Tyler [Michael Trevino.] You have to put yourself in her shoes. She’s been through a lot too.
And Lisa Tucker talks about working with Joseph Morgan:
“He’s the sweetest guy ever, but he plays such a jerk,” Lisa says — although I think “jerk” might be a bit of an understatement here. “Joseph is fantastic. And his accident his fantastic. He’s just so focused, and you can see that even when the cameras are down, he’s still in character. It’s great to see how dedicated he is, because Klaus is such a vital part of the end of the season.”
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Posted by Vee | May 5, 2011, 13:07 (EST) | 16 Comments
Category: TV Series
Entertainment Weekly‘s Mandi Bierly chats with Nina Dobrev about the final two episodes of Vampire Diaries Season 2: The Sun Also Rises (airing tonight) and As I Lay Dying, next week’s season finale. Nina gives some pretty heavy teases about what fans can expect, touching on John Gilbert, Jenna, Katherine, and Damon.
“The one thing Elena has been fighting so hard to achieve all season is to protect her friends and her family, and now she’s in this circumstance where she’s very vulnerable and helpless and she has to sit there like a spectator and watch those around her die knowing that she’s basically next.”
READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW & SEE THE FULL NEW PROMO PHOTO AT ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.
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Posted by Vee | May 5, 2011, 10:02 (EST) | 3 Comments
Category: TV Series
TV Fanatic has posted their on-set video sit down with Nina Dobrev. She discusses playing two characters and being emotionally drained, Katherine’s motives when it comes to Elena, Isobel, Elena’s “teen rebellion,” and the similarities between Elena and Katherine. Watch Part One below and head over to TV Fanatic for Part Two.
As for The Sun Also Rises, tonight’s episode of The Vampire Diaries, Nina had this to say to MTV Hollywood Crush:
“It’s the one pretty tear-jerking episode,” she revealed to Hollywood Crush. “It’s a very intense, very sad episode. So definitely tune in to watch that one because it’s pretty epic.”
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Posted by Vee | May 4, 2011, 21:29 (EST) | 12 Comments
Category: TV Series
Latina Magazine caught up with Michael Trevino to talk about the final two episodes of Season 2, As I Lay Dying (the finale) and especially tomorrow night’s penultimate episode, The Sun Also Rises. I’m pretty sure every single cast interview over the next 24 hours is going to be anxiety-inducing. Sigh. Thanks to Michael Trevino Online for the heads up! Also: SPOILER WARNING. Better safe than sorry.
Describe tomorrow night’s episode in just three words?
Oh man. {Laughs}. In three words? Sad. Game changer. In my honest opinion, I feel like more happens in tomorrow’s episode than in the finale – and I’m not saying that because I’m not in the finale! Once the fans see the episode, I’d like to see what people’s opinion is about which one was a big game changer – was it episode 21 or episode 22? And in my opinion I think it’s 21.Is it a game changer in particular for Tyler?
Yes. It’s definitely a game changer within the relationship of him and Caroline.
READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL OVER AT LATINA.
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Posted by Vee | May 4, 2011, 15:59 (EST) | 14 Comments
Category: TV Series
Rolling Stone magazine’s Peter Travers chats with Nina Dobrev about Vampire Diaries, Katherine and Elena, how Nina, Paul, and Ian got so shiny in this promo picture, and LOTS of other fun banter. Plus Nina bites Mr. Travers – may that be a cautionary tale for any reviews he does of future movies starring Nina. Ahem.
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Posted by Vee | May 3, 2011, 19:42 (EST) | 5 Comments
Category: TV Series
Though The VRO’s Vampire Diaries Month kicked off their live interviews tonight with Vampire Diaries’ Director of Photography Paul M. Sommers, hosts Amber and Jess also had an opportunity to do a pre-taped phone interview with Joseph Morgan and they’ve posted the entire conversation on the VRO. A few highlights:
- On Vampire Diaries fandom: Joseph was keen from the beginning to involve the fans; that’s why he read the books and watched the show. He wanted to be faithful to the Klaus of the books and how the character was talked up in the show; he wanted the character to be everything the fans wanted, to be “on the same page” as the fans. He knows some fans get frustrated with his Twitter teases but he thinks that’s in keeping with the character.
- On whether Klaus dwells on the past or is very much a man of the present: Klaus is the kind of guy who bears a grudge; he’s too stubborn and too self-involved not to. Joseph and Daniel Gillies talked about Elijah being “the voice of reason” for Klaus. Since they split 500 years ago after Katherine escaped, Klaus has had no one to bring him back down to earth. He hasn’t learned as much as he would have if Elijah had remained at his side. Klaus embraces the modern world and the future, and he believes he is creating the future.
- On art imitating life: He believes that with any character you play, you bring aspects of yourself to it. Klaus’s playful nature is a reflection of himself, as is his intensity. There are definitely elements of Joseph in there, but on the flip side he has occasionally found himself seeing things through Klaus’s eyes.
- On the key to Klaus’s undoing: Klaus is incredibly smart and he has a wealth of experience to draw upon, and he’s prepared for every eventuality. But Joseph feels Klaus’s undoing will be his arrogance. He really believes he won’t be crossed, that no one is a threat, and he’s too wrapped up in what will happen after the sacrifice. He needs to stay present and in the moment and be aware.
Joseph talks a LOT more over at The VRO. LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW WITH JOSEPH MORGAN AT THE VRO.
As for the Paul M. Sommers interview… Oh, boy. If you thought you were already anxious about The Sun Also Rises (EP221), then you may need a warm bath and a teddy bear to cling to after listening to this. He also gives fantastic insight into filming The Vampire Diaries, both as Director of Photography and as a director, from script changes to working with the actors and the collaborative spirit that infuses the entire production. Oh, and on-set pranks and shenanigans. A few highlights:
- On The Sun Also Rises (this Thursday’s episode), his first turn as a director on TVD: Everyone was very supportive and patient, and he found that the experience was hard but not as hard as he thought it would be. He was able to see the script earlier than normal and he had time to prepare. It’s the biggest episode they’ve done this year and a lot of story lines will be wrapped up.
- On Season 3: He’s as much in the dark about next season as everyone else. He doesn’t think Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson know either and they’ll be working the story out.
- On Daniel Gillies and Joseph Morgan: Both incredibly committed and gifted actors. The Sun Also Rises will feature them both prominently. Gillies very much understands Elijah. Had a lot of fun working with Joseph on episode 221 in particular and they share a lot of cultural references. They’ve talked a lot about Klaus, his history, and the relationship between Klaus and Elijah.
- Sad, heartbroken, and mad: Fans will be all of the above. Some people are going to be very upset, but “it’s a great ride.” As I Lay Dying will set up a lot of Season 3, but The Sun Also Rises will be the conclusion of a lot of this season’s stories.
It’s really a great hour, so LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW WITH PAUL M. SOMMERS AT THE VRO.
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Posted by Vee | April 28, 2011, 22:10 (EST) | 36 Comments
Category: TV Series
SPOILER WARNING: Do not read these articles if you haven’t seen The Last Day (EP220) yet! They contain comments from Julie Plec on the events of tonight’s episode, via Zap2It, TV Guide and TV Line. Everything beyond this point is going under a cut. UPDATE: You can also read a finale preview at AOL TV Squad and more Q&A quotes from Julie at FutonCritic.
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Posted by Vee | April 28, 2011, 15:44 (EST) | 4 Comments
Category: TV Series
Joseph Morgan has been busy this week – and especially today. Following up the Zap2It interview from earlier, we have a few more interviews and it’s sort of amazing these are all refreshingly different! Lots of good stuff so be sure to check them all out, as there are TONS of topics covered, from Klaus to Elijah to this crazy sacrifice ritual. He also has plenty of things to say about his approach to playing a villain, Klaus’ dual nature, who he’d like to cast as the Original Family, and even the music he listens to for inspiration.
You’ve also tweeted something about Klaus’ first victim. Can you tease when we’ll see him take a life? Tonight, maybe?
Let me say this: You’ll get some idea of what he’s capable of in tonight’s episode, but I have to put this out there: The episode that I’m most looking forward to seeing and I’m most looking forward to people seeing is next week’s episode [when the actual sacrifice ritual goes down - Vee note: The Sun Also Rises (EP221)]. I’m going into the studio to do ADR for it tomorrow evening. That’s the one that was a sort of epic undertaking. If I did what I hope I did, what I think I did with the episode, then people are really gonna regard Klaus as the biggest villain ever to grace Mystic Falls.
Charlie Jane Anders, io9
Secrets of Klaus, the Baddest Ancient Vampire of Them All
What makes a good arch-villain?
I think the key is not to be too intense, and not to play too generically evil. I felt like it was clear from the beginning that these guys, the Originals, were all but invincible, all but indestructible. Nothing would be a threat to them. Klaus definitely has a short fuse [so if you upset him, he will become violent]. I think a good villain absolutely should have a playful side and a fun side, and you know, there’s nothing more kind of sinister than someone kind of enjoying something, or reveling in something that is kind of evil. And I really felt that he should be sort of happy. One of the things I kept saying is that it should be kind of terrifying to be in the room with this guy, because you don’t know what he’s going to do, kiss you or kill you.
The fans are asking: Is Klaus “in love” with Katherine?
In all honesty, I think he was never “in love” with Katherine in the way we think of love. When we meet Katherine in the flashback, Elijah said she reminds him of someone. She’s a doppelganger, let’s not forget, of the original Petrova. So Klaus’ plan, when he meets Katherine, is always to sacrifice her. There was never a love attachment, but there was always a fascination with her. I think of it like a cat batting a mouse between its paws. Part of it was probably sexual, part of it was emotional, and the rest was his actual appetite.
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Posted by Vee | April 27, 2011, 8:22 (EST) | 6 Comments
Category: TV Series
Nina Dobrev stopped by PIX Morning News this morning to discuss the much-anticipated Vampire Diaries Season 2 finale, Klaus, whether she’s more like Elena or Katherine in real life, and being on the cover of Seventeen Fitness magazine. You can watch below or over at PIX. Feel better, Nina!
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Posted by Vee | April 25, 2011, 12:26 (EST) | 204 Comments
Category: TV Series
The CW has released official episode stills for As I Lay Dying, the Vampire Diaries Season 2 finale airing Thursday, May 12th at 8/7c. Click the images to view bigger versions in the Gallery. In case you missed it, read the official episode synopsis.
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