'The Vampire Diaries' season 8 update, rumors: Ian Somerhalder against with Nina Dobrev returning; Nikki Reed to guest star?
There are only a few months left until "The Vampire Diaries" starts airing new episodes for its eighth installment. Fans are feeling emotional already as the upcoming season is going to be the last one already.
Since it's already coming to an end, many are hoping that Elena (Nina Dobrev) will return. However, reports say that Ian Somerhalder no longer wants to have Dobrev back. These reports started surfacing at the show's panel during the San Diego Comic-Con last month.
The show's panel kicked off with an emotional farewell video. But the atmosphere reportedly turned sour when a fan asked if viewers would get to see some familiar faces for the series finale. Somerhalder was quick to answer the question, saying that there was no way the show will have a return of familiar faces.
Although no name was mentioned, everyone knows that Dobrev's return is possible. Showrunner Julie Plec had repeatedly said that Dobrev promised to return to the series. She did not specify when and there was no written agreement, but many are looking forward to a happy ending for Elena. But if Somerhalder is against Dobrev returning, does it mean that he doesn't want his character, Damon, to end up with Elena?
Nothing is certain for now, and fans will have to wait and see how season 8 will unfold. Plec only mentioned that the main goal for the upcoming series finale is to wrap up all the loose storylines and ongoing issues in Mystic Falls.
Meanwhile, there are rumors going around suggesting that Somerhalder's wife, Nikki Reed, will join the show as a guest star. The "Twilight" actress was allegedly spotted on the set of the series.
Some pointed out that Reed may have just been there for her husband, but others claim that she was there to shoot a scene. It's not confirmed, though, so it's best to take these reports with a pinch of salt.
"The Vampire Diaries" season 8 will premiere on Friday, Oct. 21, on The CW.
