'Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder Says That He's 'Not Thrilled' With The Loss Of Cast To 'The Originals' [VIDEO]
Actor Ian Somerhalder, who's a mainstay on The CW's Vampire Diaries, recently admitted that he's not exactly excited with the program's release the spinoff, The Originals.
While speaking to Digital Spy, the 34-year-old voiced his opinions on the upcoming launch of the highly anticipated show, which included his disappointment with the loss of Joseph Morgan (Klaus).
"I'm excited for Julie [Plec], and for Joseph and all my people, but I'm a selfish actor - I'm not a producer on the show, I'm not a writer. My only concern is Damon, and my show," he said.
The actor continued to argue the point that while he didn't mind spreading out some of the talent, he isn't thrilled that a handful of them will be lost on Vampire Diaries.
"Now, they're going to be taking these characters that mean so much to our show. I'm insanely happy for everyone, but I'm not thrilled. Not that I mind sharing, I just don't want to lose all those amazing actors on our show," Somerhalder added.
Trouble ahead for Damon and Elena in upcoming season?
The CW's Vampire Diaries is slated to air its fifth season on Thursday, October 10. Its spin-off series, The Originals, its spinoff series, will begin its first season on Tuesday, October 15. Be sure to keep checking back for up-to-date details on the vampire TV series. The trailer for season 5 can be viewed below.
