It's certainly a love story - but alas, the Vampire Diaries creators didn't say yes!
Taylor Swift might be one of the biggest names in pop culture but even her star power couldn't land her a cameo in The Vampire Diaries. Julie Plec, co-creator of the hit supernatural drama, revealed that Taylor was once considered for a guest appearance during the show’s first season. But she was ultimately turned down.
In a recent interview Julie Plec recalled, “The CW did ask us if we wanted to do a Taylor Swift cameo, and we said no". At the time, the series was just beginning to build its dark, mystical world. And to bring a real-life pop superstar didn’t feel like the right fit. Julie explained that having Taylor appear “just didn’t feel grounded” within the universe they were creating. Comparing it to more traditional teen dramas, she said, “This isn’t 7th Heaven where Taylor can show up and do a free concert at the high school and make it feel somehow real. It will take us all out of it, it will take this very sort of timeless little community and make it feel too contemporary.”
Still, the creator admits she looks back at the decision with some regret. “If only I knew then what I know now about my love for Taylor,” she said. Even over the past few years, many fans speculated that the role of Lexi Branson which was played by Arielle Kebbel was originally intended for Taylor.
Although Taylor herself never appeared in Mystic Falls, her name did sneak into the script. In season one, Damon Salvatore, played by Ian Somerhalder quips, “Some girls just can’t resist my good looks and my style and my charm and my unflinching ability to listen to Taylor Swift.”
The Vampire Diaries went on to became a teen favorite and ultimately ran for eight seasons, from 2009 to 2017. It cemented its place as one of the most beloved supernatural teen dramas of its time and fans still adore the series.
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