Photo Credit: The Vampire Diaries / The CW
The fourth premiere season of The Vampire Diaries is inching closer and closer, and before we all know it October 11, 2012 will officially be here along with the highly anticipated episode “Growing Pains.” However, until then, The CW has been treating viewers to sneak peek videos (including a crazy intense preview trailer) and mysterious photos to satiate everyone’s appetite for all things dark, sexy, and supernatural. And, most recently, they network unveiled a fresh batch of promotional pictures featuring each of the show’s cast members in character! Check out each luscious portrait below:
Joseph Morgan as Klaus Mikaelson
Klaus has a mischievous glint in his eye but his facial expression is stern and determined. Uh-oh!Photo Credit: The Vampire Diaries / The CW
Candice Accola as Caroline Forbes
Caroline is red hot in a bright frock and she's posing in front of a vase of flowers. Perhaps she'll experience a bit of romantic bliss this season?Photo Credit: The Vampire Diaries / The CW
Daniel Gillies as Elijah Mikaelson
Elijah looks as dashing as ever in a crisp suit -- but what's with the books? Is he going to stumble upon some intense secret about his Original family or vampire history in general?Photo Credit: The Vampire Diaries / The CW
Kat Graham as Bonnie Bennett
Bonnie looks beautiful as always but her racy, lace ensemble and confident posture has us thinking she's going to be tapping into new magic this season -- dark and more powerful than ever before?Photo Credit: The Vampire Diaries / The CW
Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy Gilbert
Jeremy is standing strong and proud...in front of a crossbow?! Perhaps he'll be picking up where Alaric Saltzman left off...potential new vampire hunter, anyone?Photo Credit: The Vampire Diaries / The CW
Claire Holt as Rebekah Mikaelson
Rebekah looks intense and deadly -- at least much more than she did last season. Her hair is curly which is a change and she's gone primeval goth in a burgundy leather bodice and black pants. We know that viewers will be learning a shocking secret in the first flashback episode of the season -- could it be about Rebekah's history?Photo Credit: The Vampire Diaries / The CW
Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan
Matt is all about reassurance in this photo. He's leaning on the chair for support but his posture exudes a sense of knowing and confidence. Plus, the way he's sitting is unconventional and unexpected. Could he be stepping up his game this season in terms of taking down supernatural baddies? We hope so!Photo Credit: The Vampire Diaries / The CW
Torrey DeVitto as Dr. Meredith Fell
Look at the flirtaceous little grin! Dr. Fell is casting a look behind her as if though she knows something we don't. Does she have a secret? Or is she planning something unexpected?Photo Credit: The Vampire Diaries / The CW
Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore
Damon usually looks coquettish in his portraits but this season he's got the menacing, contemplative look down pat! It seems like he's going to be changing a bit -- becoming broodier and stronger than ever before judging by his tough guy outfit and fierce look. Also, what's that vase next to him? We can't really tell...Photo Credit: The Vampire Diaries / The CW
Michael Trevino as Tyler Lockwood
Tyler doesn't look too happy -- and the fact that Klaus has possession of his body probably has something to do with it. However, the room around him seems empty and stark. Our takeaway questions: Is this the year Tyler is going to have to learn to do without? Will he be put the ultimate test like a true Spartan warrior? We shall see.Photo Credit: The Vampire Diaries / The CW
Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert
We pegged this photo as Elena -- however, with the curly hair and sassy pose, we're half inclined to say that it's Katherine pretending to be Elena. But who knows? All we know is that the ticking clock in this background is filling us up with all sorts of anticipation for the new season!Photo Credit: The Vampire Diaries / The CW
Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore
With his hands on his hips, Stefan seems ready to spring into action at a moment's notice. He has a confident gleam in his eye and looks eerily calm and collected compared to the other intense pics. What do you think this means?Photo Credit: The Vampire Diaries / The CW
All pics are enticing and equally intriguing, but Nina’s pic stands out because although it says “Elena”- it looks more “Katherine”!
Damon always looks good!!!!
I love all of the subtle hints to their stories this season; your interpretations seem pretty spot on. A co-worker and I were ecstatic over your comment on Bonnie’s dark look. One of my biggest hopes for this season is a, “Dark Bonnie” plot. As one of my favorite characters, her stories always seem to get pushed to the side. I am counting the seconds until I get to watch this show again!