Backdoor pilot “The Originals” is set to air as an episode of “The Vampire Diaries” on April 25th.
The spin-off series features the original vampire family in New Orleans, specifically Klaus as he meets up with his long lost vampire protégé.
READ MORE: Interview: Olivia Liang & Tzi MaFilming first began on March 11th as the actors made their way down to Louisiana. Zap2it shares an on-set picture of Joseph Morgan, Phoebe Tonkin and Daniel Gillies.
While filming in Louisiana, Joseph Morgan tweeted:
I’m in New Orleans and I love it!
— Joseph Morgan (@JosephMorgan) March 11, 2013
When the sun goes down I’m coming out to play 😉 — Joseph Morgan (@JosephMorgan) March 12, 2013
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Yesterday we shot in the graveyard where Interview with a Vampire was filmed. Tonight, things are gonna get a little crazy 😉
— Joseph Morgan (@JosephMorgan) March 13, 2013
Day after day of AMAZING scenes here in NOLA. Enjoy #TVD tonight sweethearts… and get ready 😉 #April25th #TheOriginals
— Joseph Morgan (@JosephMorgan) March 15, 2013
Are you hoping “The Originals” will be picked up for CW’s fall lineup?
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