Paul Wesley reveals he ignored The Vampire Diaries co-star Nina Dobrev earlier than audition
Paul Wesley, who starred within the in style fantasy drama The Vampire Diaries from 2009 to 2017 alongside Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder, captured the hearts of many. The present revolves round Elena (performed by Nina Dobrev) as she navigates a sophisticated love triangle with two vampire brothers (portrayed by Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder) within the small city of Mystic Falls, Virginia, whereas dealing with varied risks and challenges. Though the chemistry between Paul and Nina was well-received by the viewers, it could come as a shock that Paul had deliberately ignored his co-star earlier than their auditions as a method to boost their on-screen chemistry.
In a current podcast interview, Paul stated, “I had an actual particular method. Nina, who was already solid because the lead, was there, and all people in that audition room throughout that course of was kissing her ass as a result of she was within the hallways. Everybody was going as much as her and saying hello. And I used to be like, ‘F—ok that. I’m not going to look her within the eye, and I’m additionally not going to introduce myself. I’m simply gonna sit within the nook.’”
Paul Wesley revealed that he acquired the inspiration for his motion from how his and Nina’s story started in The Vampire Diaries. He clarified that he did not do it to keep away from being rude however as a result of their characters weren’t imagined to know one another within the scene. He famous, “It’s imagined to be a thriller. We had been supposed to satisfy for the primary time. We had been supposed to satisfy at that actual second.” Therefore, he wished the audition second to be distinctive, the place Nina might get to know him, staying true to the storyline.
The actor revealed that his preliminary performing technique prompted Nina Dobrev to have a destructive first impression of him. He defined that Nina nonetheless remembers the incident when she tried to introduce herself, however he ignored her, main her to imagine he was conceited. Recounting his audition, the actor described it as a magical second that was felt by everybody current, together with the studio executives, which in the end helped him safe the position.
After operating for eight seasons, The Vampire Diaries got here to an finish on March 10, 2017, having premiered on The CW on September 10, 2009.
