Wow…the preview actually seems close to the book, even though the script proved otherwise.

you know….even though it isn’t following the book that closely…the Stefan/Damon arguement brought back my original giddiness. I think it is the whole OMG it’s Damon!!!! fangirl screaming in my brain…

I really liked the Stefan/Damon scene. Is it just like me or does the guy playing Stefan look kind of like David Boreanaz in the crowd scene. I hate to discriminate on the basis of looks, but I hope they do some recasting!

ummm wow this looks like crap. It looks like they tried really hard to be twilight. and ummm…can we talk about the acting? wow…there goes my interest.

This makes me really excited! I think Ian has totally nailed the part of Damon with some great nuances. I have to say I don’t really understand the Paul-haters, as I think his facial expressions really show the sensitivity and vulnerability of Stefan’s character. I’m definitely not getting a Twilight vibe, and I think this has the potential to be a really strong show.

Katherine was always in the original pilot script in that scene, but since the brothers are now from the Civil War (unless they fix that too) and originally from “Mystic Falls” (ugh), and considering she’ll have to look like Dobrev unless they recast (PLEASE, CW), I doubt it’ll be anything like our Katherine or the backstory we know and love.

Its not the same…I dunno how i’ll like it really.

Collie, I could not have said this better! I was not a huge Damon fan in the series (though who can really resist Damon?) but I’m really liking Somerhalder’s portrayal of him. (And, well, his general hotness) Wesley though…. ugh. To his credit, he has that tortured look (though it might just be confusion), but it’s just. not. right. He is what I pictured Tyler to be.

i like it.

Tyler, definitely. Or I even could have seen him as Matt. He has that ‘jock’ look going for him. ;D And to be honest? I don’t see him looking so much tortured as he comes off as scared or.. constipated to me. Haha. Sadly, it just looks too forced for Wesley. He seems to be really fighting the role. It just doesn’t suit him. I’d rather not watch him struggle with Stefan.

I’m…not unimpressed by this clip. I think Damon is brilliant – there’s something very sharp and well, alive, about him, all prickly and petulant, which was the character I fell in love with in the books. Stefan, on the other hand, left me cold (which hey, same as the books, come to think of it!), but like many other comments above, the actor just didn’t fit with the mental image I had of vulnerability and aching beauty. Instead, we have someone who looks like he could actually win a fight, lol.

Elena is nothing like the book Elena, but the new take on the character seems interesting and actually like a pretty smart update on the original characterisation. The Elena of the books would probably have seemed too much like Blair Waldorf Does Vampires or something. She seems very…alone though, and one of the things I loved in the books was the depth of friendship between Elena, Meredith and Bonnie. I really hope the show retains some of that, instead of making it Elena-with-the-boys 24/7. I also find myself looking and hoping for the Stefan and Matt friendship angle, because again, that was one of the highlights of the books. Fingers crossed for that!

So yeah, basically, not unimpressed. Massive props to Damon’s characterisation though.

I cannot agree more. Ian is the hottness. He’s making the role fun and witty. Wesley comes off as an Angel-knockoff, without the good looks and a constipated look of someone trying way too hard. I am not liking his role. If that is how the lead role is going to be portrayed, i hope they go way off the book series and have Elena hook up with Damon.

If I watch this show it’ll only be the episodes that include Damon

Hrm, not sure why you replied to my post. My “huh” wasn’t exactly as positive as your take is.

Wow, first I’ve heard of a series! I used to love the books as a teen, but…I’m not too impressed with the teaser here. This is all I’ve seen so far, and it looks moody and juvenile. I guess I shouldn’t expect more, it is a teen book series.

I don’t like how Stefan looks, too “good” as in goody goody. Almost like the guy next door. Damon is what I’d imagine Stefan to be, but not nearly as dangerous looking as I’d imagined. Wasn’t Elena a blonde? Was she really that depressing at the beginning of the books?

I must be getting too old for for the fandom. Not angsty enough for it.

Does anybody else notice that elena is supposed to be blonde, not brunette? and who is vicky?

I have no patience. I can’t wait for the actual show to air on TV. Which is why I’ve watched these trailers so many times, I know it off by heart. Pathetic, I know, especially since I claim to not be all that excited about the show at all. I guess I’m more excited than I’ll admit to myself.
Since this is probably the fiftieth time I watched a trailer for VD – is it normal to still laugh when Stefan hits the ground? LOL…

hmm…I don’t particularly like it. It doesn’t seem right. I also don’t like how Elaina isn’t blond like the book. You would think that they would keep at least that right…It’s like ‘just put a wig on that girl!’

Vickie, Matt’s sister, you gotta be shitting me.
What the F man!

i havent read the books, so im seeing this with fresh eyes.
well, what can i say?
the acting (especially from stefan(?)) seems to be too forced and unnatural. it also bugs me that the two vampires look WAAYY to old to pass as high school students. the voice over way cheesy and the dialogue cliche and cheesy. also, the stefan vampire guy seemed to be overly broody and melodramatic. like, i think that we are meant to like him because he is the ‘good’ vampire, but he doesnt come across as likeable or affable.
that clip didn’t really pique my interest or make me want to watch it…too teeny-boppery, cliched and cheesy with bad wooden acting.