Ian Somerhalder is having a hard time letting go of the fact that ‘The Vampire Diaries’ is about to end. That’s because he has nothing lined up after the series finale. In fact, Ian is looking back at the first several seasons of the hit CW supernatural drama as he struggles to come to terms with the show’s ending.
Ian opened up about his character Damon Salvatore and how much he’s changed over the last several seasons. Some fans can’t help but wonder if Ian is trying to hang on to the show one last time before he has to say good-bye forever.
Ian told Entertainment Weekly, “For me, season one was just the pinnacle for Damon. That was the apex of the ability of this character to shine through story. I loved a lot of that stuff. That stuff was really fun. All the stuff with Damon and Vicki, the dancing in the Salvatore house.”
So, what’s next for Ian Somerhalder? Right now it’s not much, as he doesn’t have any projects lined up. Many insiders even believe that Ian might be worried about his future in the entertainment business. Plus, he’s made it no secret that he wants to continue acting. Past reports indicated that Ian was hoping to land roles in both ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ and ‘Man of Steel.’ If he doesn’t make his big break in Hollywood now, some fans think it will never happen.
The last thing Ian wants is to be a forgotten celebrity, especially since he’s had so much success with ‘The Vampire Diaries.’ Insiders believe that Ian needs to prove that he can do more than just be a one-trick pony with his Damon Salvatore role.
Of course, Ian Somerhalder isn’t the only actor having a hard time finding life after ‘The Vampire Diaries.’ His co-star Paul Wesley only has one Hollywood project in the pipeline for this year. Nina Dobrev, meanwhile, has managed to dip her toes in the Hollywood pool. She starred in ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage,’ with actor Vin Diesel and has three films lined up this year, including, ‘Flatliners,’ ‘Crash Pad,’ and ‘Departures.’
Do you think Ian Somerhalder’s television career is over? Is ‘The Vampire Diaries’ his one and only career success? Let us know what you think in the comments section below. Also, don’t forget to check back with CDL for all the latest news, updates and spoilers on ‘The Vampire Diaries’ right here.
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