Secrets Behind Delena

Fans of The Vampire Diaries have been treated to a lot of excitement lately with the upcoming reunion of the show’s stars at the I Was Feeling Epic convention in Georgia. Among the show’s many relationships, Delena remains a fan favorite, even though the show ended in 2017. 

This article explores the secrets behind Delena, the beloved romance of The Vampire Diaries.

Delena Was Not the Ideal Endgame for the Writers

Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson, the writers of the show, had never intended for Damon and Elena to be the endgame. In a 2017 interview, Plec explained that both brothers were supposed to die and watch over Elena as she thrived in her human life. 

She said that Elena would “maybe marry Matt Donovan or maybe become a doctor, but those brothers would be side-by-side watching her live.”

Both Nina and Ian Bombed Their First Auditions

The actors playing the leads, Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev, both messed up their initial auditions for the parts. However, they re-tested to make a lasting impression on the network and showrunners, ultimately landing the roles.

If Nina Dobrev Came Back for a Season, Stelena Would Have Prevailed

With the love triangle being a big focus of the show for many seasons, writers Plec and Williamson wanted to give Elena a choice at the end. However, with Nina Dobrev’s exit, it became impossible. 

Also, Damon and Elena had an established romance before she went to sleep, so a sudden change of heart would have made no sense.

Damon’s Anti-Hero Arc Affected Delena’s Timeline

Delena fans had a huge part to play in how the romance between Damon and Elena unfolded. They loved his “bad boy to redeemed anti-hero” characterization so much that no matter how many hurdles the writers threw in the way of his moral progress, Damon fans were still in love with him. 

Since Stelena was meant to be an endgame, and Damon was supposed to be a villain, the Delena romance took a while to kick off.

Delena Fans Upset Somerhalder So Much That He Shipped Stelena

Ian Somerhalder, who played Damon, was initially a Delena shipper. However, he changed his mind at the show’s official convention in 2019 due to specific extreme fan reactions.

Paul Wesley Could Have Been Damon

Julie Plec stunned fans when she revealed in a Hollywood Reporter interview that Paul Wesley, who played Stefan, initially auditioned for Damon, not Stefan.

Ian Somerhalder Wanted Damon and Stefan To Die

In the 2018 Wizard World Con, Somerhalder made his views clear that he felt both brothers deserved to die in the end due to their heinous behavior during their time on earth.

The Writers Had Initially Settled on Damon Dying

Before an intervention by Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec and her team had zeroed in on Damon’s death for the finale. They finally settled on Damon dying, which was a decision later reversed.

Candice King and Michael Trevino Ship Delena

Of the many cast members of The Vampire Diaries, Candice King, who played Caroline Forbes, and Michael Trevino, who played Tyler Lockwood, are Delena shippers.

Nina and Ian Remain Close Friends

While they were filming The Vampire Diaries, Nina and Ian dated for three years. But years later, they remain close friends, even meeting with Somerhalder’s wife, Nikki Reed, off and on.

Conclusion

Even though The Vampire Diaries concluded in 2017, fans continue to adore the program and its characters. Delena’s enduring popularity among fans is a testament to the chemistry between Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder and the talented writers who brought their love story to life.

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