So, I was binge-watching Vampire Diaries the other day, you know, just for old times' sake. And suddenly, it hit me - how old was the cast when they started this whole supernatural rollercoaster? I mean, they all looked so young, but then again, they were playing high school students. So, let's dive into the wayback machine and find out, shall we?
Meet the Gang
First up, we have our leading man, Stefan Salvatore, played by the ever-so-dreamy Paul Wesley. When the show started in 2009, Paul was a fresh-faced 27-year-old. Can you believe it? He was playing a 16-year-old vampire, and we were all just eating it up! I mean, who wouldn't want to go to high school with Paul Wesley?
Now, let's talk about his on-screen brother, Damon. Played by the equally handsome Ian Somerhalder, Damon was a 30-year-old when the show began. Yes, you read that right. Damon was supposed to be 16, but Ian was actually old enough to be his teacher. Scandalous, I know!
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And the Girls...
Our leading lady, Elena Gilbert, was played by the lovely Nina Dobrev. When the show started, Nina was a mere 20 years old. I know, right? She was playing a 17-year-old, and we were all swooning over her teenage drama. It's a good thing vampires don't age, or we'd have some serious timeline issues!
And let's not forget Bonnie Bennett, played by the talented Kat Graham. When the show began, Kat was 20 years old, just like Nina. She was playing a 17-year-old witch, and we were all just along for the magical ride.
So, What's the Big Deal?
You might be thinking, "Who cares how old they were? They were all great actors!" And you're absolutely right. But it's still kind of mind-blowing to think about, isn't it? I mean, these actors were playing teenagers, but they were already well into their twenties. It just goes to show that age is just a number, and these actors were more than capable of bringing their teenage characters to life.
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Plus, it's always fun to look back and see how much these actors have grown and changed over the years. I mean, have you seen Nina Dobrev's Instagram lately? She's all glowy and goddess-like, and it's amazing. But I digress...
In Conclusion...
So there you have it, folks. The cast of Vampire Diaries was a little older than they seemed when the show first started. But hey, that's showbiz for you. It's all about suspension of disbelief, right?
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some more vampire-watching to do. Until next time, my friends!