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Paul Wesley spent nearly a decade portraying Stefan Salvatore, the brooding, conflicted vampire onThe Vampire Diaries(TVD). For eight seasons, Wesley’s Stefan had audiences wrapped around his finger, earning him recognition as a central figure in one of the most iconic supernatural TV shows of the early 2000s.
Yet, despite the show’s success, Wesley was eager to step out of the shadow cast by TVD and Stefan. WhileThe Vampire Diariesoffered career-defining moments, it also placed Wesley in a specific box, one that he was determined to break free from. And he found his escape in a role that allowed him to shed the Stefan persona and embrace a new challenge, i.e., Captain Kirk inStar Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Paul Wesley’s Thoughts on His Time as Stefan inThe Vampire Diaries
Few people knew whoPaul Wesleywas beforeThe Vampire Diaries, but by the time the show wrapped after 171 episodes, Wesley had become a household name. Stefan Salvatore, a good-guy-turned-bad-turned-good-again vampire, was the role that solidified Wesley’s status in Hollywood.
While the series provided stability and fame, it also brought its share of frustrations, and one particular grievance Wesley had about filmingTVDwas the dance scenes.“You know what sucks about dancing? I’m gonna tell you what sucks about dancing on a TV series is that you have to do dialogue, right, so you can’t actually have the music,”Wesley shared in aninterviewwith The Things, much to the amusement of his co-stars.
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He expressed a desire to move beyond the vampire trope that had defined him for so long.“I’ll never play a vampire again,”the actor stated, highlighting the exhaustion that came with being in a role for eight years. His co-starNina Dobrevleft the series before it ended, pursuing other projects, and one can’t help but wonder if Wesley wished he had followed suit earlier.
Paul Wesley’s New Journey as Captain Kirk inStar Trek: Strange New Worlds
After bidding farewell toThe Vampire Diaries, Wesley sought a role that would showcase his range as an actor, and Captain Kirk inStar Trek: Strange New Worldswas the perfect fit. The opportunity to play one of sci-fi’s most iconic characters was not only a dream come true but also a strategic move for Wesley to step out of Stefan’s shadow.
“I jumped at this role because it allows me to be something other than Stefan in a big way,”he remarked about his casting as Kirk. The role was a departure from the emotional, morally conflicted vampire and allowed Wesley to explore a different side of his craft.
As Captain Kirk, the actor could embody a figure who was bold, adventurous, and cerebral, attributes that were a stark contrast to the romantic turmoil of Stefan Salvatore.
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With his departure from the vampire realm and into the stars, Wesley proves that the next frontier is filled with endless possibilities. And just like Captain Kirk, he’s ready to boldly go where no man has gone before.
You can watchThe Vampire Diarieson Hulu, andStar Trek: Strange New Worldson Paramount+
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
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