'The Vampire Diaries' trivia and fun facts

Alexandra Chando auditioned four times for the role of "Elena Gilbert".

Ian Somerhalder auditioned twice for the role "Damon Salvatore" until he got it.

Torrey DeVitto (Meredith Fell) previously auditioned for the role of Elena Gilbert.

Claire Holt (Rebekah) was cast by Kevin Williamson after she had auditioned for a role in his other series 'The Secret Circle' (2011).

Zach Roerig, Michael Trevino and Paul Wesley originally auditioned to play Damon before landing their respective roles.

Ashley Tisdale was offered an audition but turned it down.

As of 2016, The Vampire Diaries officially becomes the longest running vampire show beating Buffy the Vampire Slayer and True Blood which both ended after 7 seasons.