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It’s been seven years sinceThe Vampire Diariesended, but Mystic Falls still seems to be buzzing with the echoes of its supernatural past. All thanks to Ian Somerhalder, who left fans excited about the potential for his return, with his comments on the beloved vampire genre and his desire for reboots.
Well, ahead of officially bidding adieu to his acting career in 2024, Ian Somerhalder had expressed his hopes to resurrect one of his lesser-known vampire series. While fans continued to thirst over the Salvatore brothers, Somerhalder had recognized the potential of the compelling vampire genre and had wished to rebootV Wars.
Ian Somerhalder Hinted at a Tantalizing Opportunity for a Vampire Show Reboot
During Shiseido’s Blue Project Beach Clean Up event in 2022,The Vampire Diariesalum Ian Somerhalder spoke exclusively withHollywood Lifeto address whether he would ever reprise hisiconic role as Damon Salvatore, alongside his co-starPaul Wesley. Teasing fans about how he often discusses a potential reboot with Wesley, Somerhalder noted that it would be difficult to reboot their iconic series since Stefan died in the last episode while Damon became a human.
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However, instead of taking away the last hope from fans, of watching him return with fangs and his intense vampire charm,Ian Somerhaldertold the outlet how he has been noticing a surge in popularity of the particular fantasy genre. Therefore, expressing his deep affection for the bloodsucking world he helped create, Somerhalder opened up about the tantalizing opportunity for the reboot of another vampire show – his lesser-known TV seriesV Wars.
I do love this genre from Vampire Diaries so much, and it can really be seen in one of the previous shows I helped produce V Wars which is also a Vampire Show that makes so much for what is going on in the world right now. Unfortunately for many reasons, the show didn’t continue but I do hope to get it rebooted, it is so socially relevant.
For those who might not have ventured beyond the gates of the Salvatore boarding school,V Warsoffered a different take on the vampire mythos. It offered a grittier, darker twist on the vampire tale, where a global epidemic was behind transforming people into vampires. Unfortunately, despite the unprecedented take on the show,V Wars, that didn’t quite reach the level of success that made the Salvatore mansion a household name. However, Ian Somerhalder still sees a tantalizing opportunity for a reboot.
Well, why not? After the success ofThe Twilight Sagashowed there was still plenty of blood in the genre, andThe Vampire Diariessolidified the vampire’s place in pop culture, aV Warsreboot could easily harness a fraction of that fervor, and bring on a new chapter in supernatural storytelling.
Ian Somerhalder Officially Bid Adieu to Hollywood to Focus on Activism
Unfortunately, while Ian Somerhalder had expressed his desire for aV Warsreboot in 2022, the actor shockingly announced his retirement from Hollywood in 2024. Following his appearance in the new environmental filmCommon Ground,Somerhalder toldE! Newsthat hedoesn’t regret quittingthe entertainment industry.
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Currently involved with environment and animal conservation while raising awareness for climate change, Ian Somerhalder admitted to being focused on parenting their 6-year-old daughter, Bodhi, and a toddler son, with his wifeNikki Reed(who played Rosalie in theTwilightfilms). Therefore, officially addressing his decision to retire from acting on the premier of his latest documentary, Somerhalder completely eradicated the possibility of aV Warsreboot.
I loved what I did for a really long time. I don’t miss any of it. I love making films, and I just did it for so long. We had an amazing run.
A year prior to the release ofCommon Ground, Ian Somerhalder had offered a glimpse into his current lifestyle, wherein he toldE! Newsabout residing on a farm outside of Los Angeles. Claiming to grow their own food and “live in my cowboy boots”, Somerhalder appeared to have left behind his supernatural vampire days to maintain a low profile.
The Vampire Diariesis currently available to watch on Peacock.
V Warsis currently available to watch on Netflix.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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