The Vampire Diaries (2009) (TV Show)

format_quote Damon Salvatore: I DO believe in killing the messenger. Why? Because it sends a message. edit

stars  Ian Somerhalder (Damon Salvatore) and Nina Dobrev (Elena Gilbert) also dated in real life from 2010 to 2013. edit

stars  Nina Dobrev (Elena), Paul Wesley (Stefan) and Ian Somerhalder (Damon) are the only actors in the staff who get paid $40,000 per episode. edit

stars  Book: The Salvatore brothers are from Italy and were born in the late 15th century. Tv Series: The brothers are from Mystic Falls and became vampires during the civil war. edit

stars  In the pilot, Caroline tells Bonnie all that she found out about the "new kid" Stefan and concludes with "we're planning a June wedding." In season 8, Caroline is planning a June wedding for her and Stefan following his proposal in episode 2. edit

stars  The pilot was shot in Vancouver but production of the series was moved to Georgia because of the state's tax credit incentives. Most of the filming takes place in the city of Covington. edit