'Vampire Diaries' casting secrets: Sebastian Stan and Matt Czuchry almost starred?!

'The Vampire Diaries' Almost Cast Marvel's Sebastian Stan, New Book Reveals

Before he was Bucky Barnes, Stan was in the running to play either Salvatore brother in 'The Vampire Diaries,' but the roles went to different men.

'Vampire Diaries' casting secrets: Sebastian Stan and Matt Czuchry almost starred?!

The "Thunderbolts*" and "Gilmore Girls" stars were in the running for the future CW hit — plus more secrets from casting. Kevin Mazur/Getty; Andrew Eccles/The CW; Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Sebastian Stan and Matt Czuchry were up for leads on 'The Vampire Diaries'Key PointsAn excerpt from a new book on The Vampire Diaries reveals untold secrets from the casting process.Marvel superstar Sebastian Stan was in the conversation for both Stefa…

Was Sebastian Stan Almost Cast As Stefan Salvatore Before Paul Wesley? Showrunner Reveals

Was Sebastian Stan The First Choice For Paul Wesley’s Stefan Salvatore In The Vampire Diaries? (Photo Credit – Prime Video/Instagram) While there have been many popular love triangle-focused fantasy shows, The Vampire Diaries remains one of the most successful and beloved names on the list. The casting of the Salvatore brothers was loved by fans who swooned over Paul Wesley as Stefan and Ian Somerhalder as Damon. But there is one actor who almos…

The Vampire Diaries Could Have Starred Sebastian Stan

News The Vampire Diaries The Vampire Diaries Could Have Starred Sebastian Stan It would have been a very different show. By Molly Templeton | Published on August 28, 2025 Screenshot: The CW Comment 0 Share New Share The Vampire Diaries Could Have Starred Sebastian Stan” target=”_blank” title=”Pinterest”> Screenshot: The CW It is, at this remove, somewhat difficult to imagine anyone other than Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder as The Vampire …

The Vampire Diaries Almost Cast Marvel’s New Avenger as Stefan Salvatore

The Vampire Diaries’ casting process revealed surprising twists as early contenders for Stefan Salvatore included a future Marvel star. Damon also nearly went to several well-known TV actors. Behind-the-scenes accounts show how producers struggled to lock in the right leads before Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder stepped into the iconic roles. MCU’s Sebastian Stan was […]

The Vampire Diaries Nearly Starred MCU Actor As Stefan Salvatore Before He Blew Up

Marvel star Sebastian Stanwasnearly a Salvatore brother in The Vampire Diaries.The behind-the-scenes tidbit comes directly from a new book, I Was Feeling Epic: An Oral History of The Vampire Diaries, which spills on-set secrets and untold stories about the CW hit that spawned a franchise.