Will Ian Somerhalder Be Next to Leave The Vampire Diaries?
If you’re a fan of “The Vampire Diaries,” you’ve probably seen some rumblings online about either the show ending after its upcoming eighth season or, at the very least, another one of its stars – in this case Ian Somerhalder – leaving at the end of it. So, what’s the story?
Well, according to Somerhalder himself on Twitter:
Hey all, so… Last weekend I talked to an audience at a Q&A about the end of #TVD and how excited I was to make what I believe – my last year – be as great as possible. Somehow in my infinite wisdom and end-of-season foggy brain, I managed to make it sound like the show was coming to an end. Cut-to the press running stories that the show would be done after Season 8. Thing is, the people who actually make that decision (the CW and WB) haven’t made it yet! So let’s take things one step at a time: Season 7 wrap, vacation, lots of sleep, let the writers get started on Season 8, and then we’ll all see where we go from there. Until then, much love 😉
Love,
Ian
What does all that really mean? It’s too early to know for sure, but exec producer Julie Plec has said previously said that if Somerhalder and co-star Paul Wesley decide to leave, that would in all likelihood mean the end of the show. However, like Ian said, the ultimate decision is in the hands of the network.
One thing’s sure: Kat Graham is definitely leaving at the end of next year. Whether or not others follow remains to be seen. So let’s stop worrying about things we can’t control and take a look at what’s ahead in this Friday night’s Episode 7.18, “One Way or Another.”
“The Vampire Diaries” Episode 7.18 – “One Way or Another” (4/15/16; 8:00-9:00 pm)
THE RACE TO SAVE STEFAN — Determined to capture an escaped vampire named Ambrose, who may be the key to getting Stefan (Paul Wesley) back safely, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) heads to Memphis with Alaric (Matt Davis) in tow. However, reluctant to step back into his former vampire hunting ways, Alaric makes his unwillingness to participate clear, while revealing the truth about the past three Damon-less years of his life. Meanwhile, in the psych ward, Bonnie (Kat Graham) meets a young woman named Virginia (guest star Aisha Duran), who provides her with some valuable information about why The Armory may be after her. Finally, Enzo (Michael Malarkey) takes matters into his own hands when he learns some devastating news from Rayna (guest star Leslie-Anne Huff). Rashaad Ernesto Green directed the episode with teleplay by Rebecca Sonnenshine and story by Penny Cox.
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