The Vampire Diaries is based on a novel series penned by L.J. Smith about two vampire brothers – one evil and one good -who vie for the soul of Elena Gilbert, a young woman, her friends and her family.

Paul Wesley will play Stefan. 26 year old Wesley’s previous credits include playing an Angel (Aaron Corbett) in ABC’s Fallen and Lucas Luthor in an episode of Smallville.

Ian Somerhalder will play Damon. Somerhalder appeared as Boone in 28 episodes of Lost. Just like his Vampire Diaries co-star Wesley, he has also appeared in Smallville, playing character Adam Knight in six different episodes.

20 year old Nina Dobrev will play Elena, the heroine who finds herself torn between both the vampire brothers. Dobrev is best known for her portrayal of Mia Jones in Degressi: The Next Generation, but has also appeared in Eleventh Hour and The Border.

The show is being produced by Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television.

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