Though for several seasons of the series, Wesleys character was Dobrevs love interest, in real life Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder, who played Damon Salvatore, were actually dating. The pair broke up in 2013, two years before Dobrev left the show. “I dont think [being friends with Ian and Nikki] weird at all.

Did Paul Wesley have feelings for Nina?

The actor told Entertainment Tonight that Dobrevs comments about them despising each other were absolutely true. The fans would never have known that, Wesley said. Were basically driving each other insane and then after a few seasons, we developed this absolute mutual love.

Why did Paul hate Nina?

Talking to Entertainment Tonight, Paul said he and Nina basically started out as nemeses and agreed with what Nina said about how they “despised” each other for a long time. He explained, “When we first started shooting The Vampire Diaries, we totally clashed. We didnt [get along]. Creatively, it just wasnt in sync.”

What do they drink as blood on Vampire Diaries?

Well, on the set of The Vampire Diaries, the fake blood used for portraying vampire snacks, was actually edible. So if anybody got a little hungry, they could eat it, as it contained corn syrup, peppermint extract, and other yummy ingredients.

Why was Vampire Diaries Cancelled?

Ratings began to decline without Elenas presence on the show. The series then turned its focus to other characters, such as Caroline Forbes (Candice King) and Bonnie Bennett (Kat Graham). In the end, showrunner Julie Plec revealed that it was their decision to end the series and that they werent forced to cancel.