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The Vampire Diaries Fans, Unite: Paul Wesley Is Making a New Vampire Show With Barry Vibes

The Vampire Diaries Fans, Unite: Paul Wesley Is Making a New Vampire Show With Barry Vibes
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The actor-turned-producer has just the right experience for such a project.

There was a time when every self-respecting schoolgirl kept a diary, cut out portraits of Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley from magazines, and prayed that the one who could not enter the house without permission would appear on the doorstep.

The beginning of the 2010s was a boom in vampire sagas: Twilight hit the big screens, and The Vampire Diaries captured the small ones. The series about handsome bloodsuckers was loved by viewers and enjoyed high ratings for eight seasons.

It seems that vampires are back in vogue – the latest box office hit was Robert Eggers' horror film Nosferatu, and on the small screen we are awaiting a series from Paul Wesley, who played Stefan Salvatore on The Vampire Diaries.

Paul Wesley's Upcoming Project Seems to Be Inspired by Barry

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The plot of the project seems not very original, but the vampire vibe can add some charm and probably humor to it.

The main character is a 25-year-old vampire who tries to manage the family business of his bloodthirsty parents and at the same time tries to follow his dream – to become an actor.

Paul Wesley will act as an executive producer of the series, and such work is not new to him. He supervised the production of 16 episodes of The Vampire Diaries, and also worked on the projects Before I Disappear, History of Evil and others.

Seven years ago we saw a successful show with a similar plot. In Barry, the main character is a hit man by profession who decided to combine his deadly work with studying acting.

So maybe the synopsis of the future project does not look convincing enough yet, but with the right approach it has every chance to charm the audience.

The Vampire Diaries Fans Are Confident in Paul Wesley's Talent

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With the actor's reputation working in his favor, fans of The Vampire Diaries are eagerly awaiting the project's release.

With Paul Wesley on board as a producer, there's hope for compelling vampire storytelling. The Vampire Diaries has been on the air for nearly a decade and has often been a source of controversy among fans, especially due to the plot choices made by Julie Plec, the showrunner and producer of the series.

The twists and turns of the storyline have often caused discontent among viewers, but Plec has also often listened to fan feedback. Hopefully, Paul Wesley has learned from Julie Plec how to create vampires that millions of viewers will fall in love with.

Source: Deadlin