There are sixty-five days until we finally get to see the Season 3 premiere of "The Vampire Diaries." Not that we're counting or anything.
In the meantime, our only source of happiness is dissecting every last spoiler we can sink our teeth into. The latest news leaked from set is that a new werewolf will tangle with Klaus in Tennessee. TV Line reports that "7th Heaven's" David Gallagher, who also had a fun role in this summer's totally awesome "Super 8," has been cast as Ray, a werewolf who tangles with Klaus (Joseph Morgan).
Ray meets Klaus in Tennessee β perhaps on the ripper road trip? β and their encounter isn't exactly a friendly one. We know Klaus's ultimate goal is to build himself an army of wolf/vamp hybrids so that he can conquer both warring species, so we're guessing that Ray, who appears in 2 episodes, will factor into that quest.
Meanwhile, back in Mystic Fallsβ¦
According to E!, a new character named Becky is enrolling at Mystic Falls High. She's a vampire who has a romantic history with Stefan (Paul Wesley), and she's out to "put herself in his path, reclaim his love and eliminate her rivals."
From that description, she sounds an awful lot like one Katherine Pierce to us, particularly given the rumor that she'll have it out for our favorite vampire barbie, Caroline (Candice Accola). The key difference, though, is that Katherine knew Stefan as a carefree kid, while Becky and Stefan hooked up during his bloody "ripper" phase.
We don't think Elena (Nina Dobrev) will appreciate Becky's interference, especially considering the new responsibilities she's taking on. Season 3 premieres on her birthday, according to TV Guide, and at 18, Elena is now in charge of her brother Jeremy. (R.I.P. Aunt Jenna!)
While Becky is meddling, executive producer Julie Plec says that Elena "will be struggling with a deep, deep attraction toward Damon" (Ian Somerhalder). It's about time!
Of course, these morsels of information just leave us wanting more. If Becky is playing high school student, does that mean Stefan will be back in time for class to start? Will he be able to keep it together in fourth period now that he's off the blood wagon again? So far, we haven't seen him so much as consider another woman, but maybe the human blood in his belly will help him forget about his whole true-love-forever shtick.
If Elena and Stefan's relationship falls apart this season - which, let's face it, it's bound to - will Becky be the catalyst, or will Elena be forced to admit that her attraction to Damon is getting in the way?
Now that Morgan is a series regular, how will Klaus be integrated into the day-to-day happenings in Mystic Falls? (We vote that he gets elected Mayor, by the way. There's nothing like a villain who is also the HBIC.)
Let's talk Season 3, vamp fans. Weigh in on your hopes and dreams in the comments below!
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mentioned in our last post, Creation Entertainment's first Vampire Diaries convention was this past weekend in Nashville, TN. And we have some photos and highlights from the 2nd day of the convention.
Michael Trevino, Paul Wesley and Zach Roerig appeared on Sunday. And again, you can thank @KYChelsMarie for the awesome captures of them during their panels, view the rest on her Twitpic profile.
So far, we have heard wonderful things about the convention itself. Hopefully, we can get someone to give us their own account, so stay tuned for a possible review!
Highlights from Exclusive Gold patrons panel via @tvdnews:
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Highlights From Michael Trevino panel via @TVAfterDark:
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Highlights From Zach Roerig's panel via @tvdnews:
Okay, "Vampire Diaries" fans. We've had the whole weekend to recover from that emotional ripper of a season premiere. Is everyone okay? We're here if you need support. You don't have to go it alone.
Seriously. Our first prolonged glimpse at Stefan's (Paul Wesley) inner demons was unsettling, to say the very least. Not only has he fully given in to his blood addictions, but perhaps the most jarring scene was when he killed Damon's girlfriend Andie right in front of him, because that had nothing to do with his bloodlust. He didn't even feed on her. He just used her in his twisted game.
In this Thursday's episode, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and Stefan will come upon Ray's wolfpack -- and Klaus will do his best to turn the entire pack into hybrids. Unfortunately, thanks to a tip from Tyler, Elena and Damon are hot on their trail.
Klaus and Stefan's road trip doesn't stop there, though.
The CW has released photos from an upcoming episode that reveal Stefan's return to his old haunt in Chicago. Gloria (Charmin Lee), a sexy witch with an Etta James vibe, owns the former speakeasy where Stefan had some fun in the 1920s.
Let's just say that Klaus has a history with the place, too.
From Mystic Falls to Pensacola to Memphis to Chicago -- these vamps are certainly on a mission, aren't they? Not to worry, though, Stefan fans. Our boy will be back in Mystic Falls before too long.
We won't give away the exact episode (what's the fun in that?) but we can promise he'll be back before Thanksgiving.
Don't start celebrating too much, though. Believe it or not, he'll be even scarier than he was in Andie's news station, and his return will be very bad news for a few Mystic Falls residents. It may just be that breaking point for Elena that Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder spoke about in our recent interview.
Speaking of Somerhalder -- as we saw in the season premiere, Damon's not exactly dealing with his brother's departure in a healthy, mature fashion. He's more in the "break all his stuff!" frame of mind at the moment. His perpetually-in-limbo relationship with Elena isn't helping things, either, and as E! Online revealed, he may give Elena an ultimatum.
If that ultimatum doesn't swing Damon's way, it may lead to him hitting the road, too... with an unlikely companion.
Dun-dun-dunnn.
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WELCOME BACK, SENIORS β On the first day of their senior year, Elena (Nina Dobrev), Caroline (Candice Accola), Bonnie (Kat Graham) and Matt (Zach Roerig) are still reeling from recent events, while Tyler (Michael Trevino) seems to be enjoying everything a little too much. Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is annoyed by a new houseguest, and everyone is surprised by the arrival of a new student in Alaric's (Matt Davis) history class. Matt asks Bonnie for help when he realizes he made a serious mistake. Meanwhile, Stefan (Paul Wesley) continues to carry out his latest assignment from Klaus (Joseph Morgan, who does not appear in the episode). Steven R. McQueen also stars.
The episode was directed by Rob Hardy and written by Julie Plec and Caroline Dries.