There are a lot of characters expected to return to the series, including Nina Dobrev as Elena.
“I did work with her in one scene. It was great having her back,” Zach told TV Guide. “We remained friends over the years. It was just really nice to have everyone back together to say the final farewell. It was interesting to look around the group thinking about how much we’ve all grown, physically and spiritually. It was very fitting, I think, to have her back.”
As for his character Matt’s role in the finale, Zach said, “Mystic Falls lives to see another day, so don’t rule out a spin-off. Matt’s still the sheriff. And everyone lives happily ever after.”
“I think it’s very interesting for Matt looking back at … all those moments where he felt like an outcast, maybe, or kind of a charity case by the Gilberts who took it upon themselves to take him in,” he shared.
“I think that’s also why he feels so sure about what he’s doing,” Zach adds.
“Being sheriff and following through on this compulsion where he’s always felt this need to protect the town and do what was right and wondering to himself, ‘Why? Why is he doing this?” I think it’s nice to finally be reassured that what he’s been doing is for the right reasons.”
He added about how Matt will play a part in stopping Cade: “He’s very integral in the plans to kill Cade. And also, Matt physically threatens Cade. He’s still a force to be reckoned with, whether he be a human or not.”
Tune into tonight’s episode — “Who Are You?” — @ 8PM ET/PT on The CW!
During the Comic-Con weekend, a new video highlighting The Vampire Diaries villains was posted on YouTube! The video shows some of the past villains, and teases the new villain “Evil Herself.” While we don’t get a real good glimpse, there is a scary bloody hand featured in the video! Watch below…
Paul Wesley gets a kiss from girlfriend Phoebe Tonkin inside Entertainment Weekly’s Comic-Con Bash held at Float, Hard Rock Hotel on Saturday night (July 23) in San Diego, Calif.
Several things were revealed about Caroline and Bonnie in the upcoming season on the panel: Caroline’s kids will play a part in Season 8, fairly early on, however, her love life isn’t front and center; Bonnie is “crumbling” and “at ground zero”; and mind control is happening between Damon and Enzo.
