The Vampire Diaries
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The Vampire Diaries

'The Vampire Diaries' trivia and fun facts

Alexandra Chando auditioned four times for the role of "Elena Gilbert".

As of 2016, The Vampire Diaries officially becomes the longest running vampire show beating Buffy the Vampire Slayer and True Blood which both ended after 7 seasons.

Torrey DeVitto (Meredith Fell) previously auditioned for the role of Elena Gilbert.

Ashley Tisdale was offered an audition but turned it down.

Ian Somerhalder auditioned twice for the role "Damon Salvatore" until he got it.

Zach Roerig, Michael Trevino and Paul Wesley originally auditioned to play Damon before landing their respective roles.

Claire Holt (Rebekah) was cast by Kevin Williamson after she had auditioned for a role in his other series 'The Secret Circle' (2011).

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