Casting News

Jasmine Guy, best known for her role on the 1990s hit A Different World, is coming aboard The Vampire Diaries.

The 47-year old will play Bonnie's grandmother, a character referred to as "Grams" - and one with unique powers.

Tell viewers what that means, producer Kevin Williamson:

"She looks so young because she's a witch! She's a college professor at the local university who teaches the occult. Bonnie starts to think she may be a witch, and it turns out they have a lineage of witches in their family dating back to Salem. Bonnie thinks it's all crazy until she starts doing things like lighting fires."

Alaric Saltzman is coming to The Vampire Diaries.

As previously covered, the show is seeking an actor to come aboard the series in the role of this history teacher, who plays a key role in the L.J. Smith set of novels.

We can now reveal a lot more information about this seemingly evil character, as The CW has sent out the following casting notice for him:

Mid 20's to Early 30's - Mystic Falls' HOT new history teacher all the girls are crushing on. Smart, funny, and charming with a splash of cute nerd. He seems like a stand up guy until he starts to display some darker qualities. Turns out there is another side to this man. He can be quite ruthless and malicious. When we learn of his deadly agendas and the real reason he's come to town - all hell breaks loose. GUEST STAR RECURRING/POSSIBLE SERIES REGULAR.

Any actor come to mind for the role?

The long arm of the law is coming to Mystic Falls.

The Vampire Diaries has cast Marguerite MacIntyre as Sheriff Forbes.

The actress starred as Nicole Trager on Kyle XY and has also appeared on The Mentalist and Bones.

A new character will be added to The Vampire Diaries this fall.

Fans of the book series are familiar with Alaric Saltzman, a young history teacher that executive producer Kevin Williamson describes as "hot."

No word yet on the actor that will portray the character. Got any suggestions?

Moreover, the show will be casting several local residents in Virginia (where the it films) to play townspeople, including students' parents, the town sheriff and a pastor.