29 noiembrie 2012
In the era of vampire-themed entertainment, Paul Wesley reigns as Stefan Salvatore, the periodically carnivorous, periodically sweet golden boy of CW’s hit show, The Vampire Diaries. The New Jersey native was frank about the prospect of playing a teenager into his thirties, and pretty much everything else when we caught up with him recently. Read on to hear about his less than sanguine hopes for the Vampire Diaries’ leading romance, why he’ll never tweet minute by minute, and his post-VD plans.
Vampire Diaries is exploring new territory this season now that Elena is a vampire. Do you think that development will have lasting effects on Elena and Stefan’s relationship?
I would think so. Ultimately, it’s kind of a hilarious thing when you’re doing a TV series where the stakes are so high and you’re trying to think about it on a realistic level. She’s a vampire, so obviously it’s going to have an effect, but in the TV world, in the Vampire Diaries world, we have to suspend our disbelief. Maybe there’s a way to salvage the relationship and go back to normal, but I hope they never go back to the way they were. People change, and I know they’re the romantic love story in the entire series, but I do believe potentially that they can find a different kind of romance that isn’t as naive as it was before. I feel in season one, they were really naive lovers who weren’t aware of impending doom of any relationship. Sounds pretty negative, I know.
I would think so. Ultimately, it’s kind of a hilarious thing when you’re doing a TV series where the stakes are so high and you’re trying to think about it on a realistic level. She’s a vampire, so obviously it’s going to have an effect, but in the TV world, in the Vampire Diaries world, we have to suspend our disbelief. Maybe there’s a way to salvage the relationship and go back to normal, but I hope they never go back to the way they were. People change, and I know they’re the romantic love story in the entire series, but I do believe potentially that they can find a different kind of romance that isn’t as naive as it was before. I feel in season one, they were really naive lovers who weren’t aware of impending doom of any relationship. Sounds pretty negative, I know.
In general, your character Stefan has had such a multidimensional story arc. Do you find it more or less difficult to keep your character grounded as the storylines progress?In a way, we’re playing superheroes, and when you watch any superhero movie, you just have to go with it. As much as it is a teen drama romance, it’s also this adventure. I think as an actor you need to commit to it. It’s not like I’m portraying Abraham Lincoln, you know what I mean? Were doing a vampire show. So for me, it’s exciting to become bloodthirsty and a sociopathic killer, and then go to being a hero again. I think those extremes are totally okay. It’s sort of a given. But yes, it’s obviously very difficult. As an actor, you’re sort of going, “What’s happening right now? How are we getting away with so many murders, and there’s no police investigating? Is there really no FBI thats coming to Mystic Falls, because 500 people die every month?” But I try not to think about that stuff.
The ring that lets you walk around in the sunlight is also nice little fashion statement. Would you or do you ever wear it in real life?
I would never wear that ring, but I do wear two rings. That ring looks too much like a frat or college ring. I’m not into that at all, but I do wear a ring my grandfather gave me. I wear that constantly. It’s an old ring from Mongolia, and then I wear my marriage band, of course.
What can we expect from Stefan for the rest of season four?I think as Elena and Damon start to move towards one another, I think Stefan will lose his marbles a little bit. I always welcome that, very wholeheartedly. So they’ll be searching for a cure for Elena. It’s kind of an interesting thing to see if Stefan continues to give a shit about finding this cure or if he’s just like, “You’re totally hooking up with my brother. I don’t care.” We’ll see. I don’t know what he’s going to do. I like when he’s not predictable.
I would never wear that ring, but I do wear two rings. That ring looks too much like a frat or college ring. I’m not into that at all, but I do wear a ring my grandfather gave me. I wear that constantly. It’s an old ring from Mongolia, and then I wear my marriage band, of course.
What can we expect from Stefan for the rest of season four?I think as Elena and Damon start to move towards one another, I think Stefan will lose his marbles a little bit. I always welcome that, very wholeheartedly. So they’ll be searching for a cure for Elena. It’s kind of an interesting thing to see if Stefan continues to give a shit about finding this cure or if he’s just like, “You’re totally hooking up with my brother. I don’t care.” We’ll see. I don’t know what he’s going to do. I like when he’s not predictable.
I know Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas is going to be making a guest appearance in an upcoming episode. What can you tell us about her character?
To be honest with you, I don’t think it’s a pivotal thing. I think she’s just a big fan of the show, and we’re obviously very proud of her for representing our country. I think it was just sort of a fun quick thing. I don’t think there was a character to be had, with all due respect.
To be honest with you, I don’t think it’s a pivotal thing. I think she’s just a big fan of the show, and we’re obviously very proud of her for representing our country. I think it was just sort of a fun quick thing. I don’t think there was a character to be had, with all due respect.
You have such a loyal and massive fan base from The Vampire Diaries. Did you ever imagine anything like this when you got into acting?
Not really, because Twilight hadn’t come out yet, or maybe it had. You know you had teeny bopper stars, and I was in my late twenties and I just thought that phase of my life was over. I didn’t think I would be on a CW show. I enjoy the hell out of it. It’s a great story for my death bed.
Not really, because Twilight hadn’t come out yet, or maybe it had. You know you had teeny bopper stars, and I was in my late twenties and I just thought that phase of my life was over. I didn’t think I would be on a CW show. I enjoy the hell out of it. It’s a great story for my death bed.
What’s the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked of you?People ask me to sign their arm and then tattoo my signature.
Do you practice your signature in preparation?
No. It’s a terrible signature. I feel bad for them.
No. It’s a terrible signature. I feel bad for them.
What inspired you to become an actor in the first place?
I was going to an all-boys Catholic school, and I wasn’t playing any sports, because I got kicked off the hockey team, and I needed some sort of thing to do. I was bored in Jersey. So I started taking acting classes in Manhattan and it became my thing. I’d take the train up to the city every single day and do acting classes and theater, and I fell in love with it.
What actors do you admire?I really like Phillip Seymour Hoffman a lot. I more admire directors than actors, because I think directors could make good actors. I admire great storytellers and great filmmakers like Stanley Kubrick and Ingmar Bergman. Those are probably my two favorite directors.
I was going to an all-boys Catholic school, and I wasn’t playing any sports, because I got kicked off the hockey team, and I needed some sort of thing to do. I was bored in Jersey. So I started taking acting classes in Manhattan and it became my thing. I’d take the train up to the city every single day and do acting classes and theater, and I fell in love with it.
What actors do you admire?I really like Phillip Seymour Hoffman a lot. I more admire directors than actors, because I think directors could make good actors. I admire great storytellers and great filmmakers like Stanley Kubrick and Ingmar Bergman. Those are probably my two favorite directors.
What Kubrick films do you love?
Everything. I don’t think he’s ever done a film that I’ve disliked. The thing I like about Kurbick is every one of his movies is so different. Everything from The Shining to 2001: Space Oddysey, to A Clockwork Orange and Full Metal Jacket. I just think every time I see a Kubrick film, I’m just riveted. I can’t take my eyes off the screen. Then there’s this one movie Ingmar Bergman did called Scenes From A Marriage. He’s the kind of director that you watch and you feel like you’re watching a documentary or a snippet from somebody’s life. You don’t really feel like you’re watching two actors in front of a camera.
Tell me about your upcoming film, Baytown Outlaws and your character Reese.It’s an over-the-top, violent sort of comedy in the vein of Quentin Tarantino or Robert Rodriguez. It’s definitely for a very specific audience in terms of it being really gross. I did the movie because I wanted to do something not PG. Vampire Diaries is pretty gory, but this is definitely adult fare, an R-rated film. My character is a detective chasing criminals—Billy Bob Thornton’s one of them. My character’s got a wife and kids, and that was another thing that attracted me to the role, because I play a 17-year-old on TV, and I’m 30. I wanted to play someone a bit older.
Everything. I don’t think he’s ever done a film that I’ve disliked. The thing I like about Kurbick is every one of his movies is so different. Everything from The Shining to 2001: Space Oddysey, to A Clockwork Orange and Full Metal Jacket. I just think every time I see a Kubrick film, I’m just riveted. I can’t take my eyes off the screen. Then there’s this one movie Ingmar Bergman did called Scenes From A Marriage. He’s the kind of director that you watch and you feel like you’re watching a documentary or a snippet from somebody’s life. You don’t really feel like you’re watching two actors in front of a camera.
Tell me about your upcoming film, Baytown Outlaws and your character Reese.It’s an over-the-top, violent sort of comedy in the vein of Quentin Tarantino or Robert Rodriguez. It’s definitely for a very specific audience in terms of it being really gross. I did the movie because I wanted to do something not PG. Vampire Diaries is pretty gory, but this is definitely adult fare, an R-rated film. My character is a detective chasing criminals—Billy Bob Thornton’s one of them. My character’s got a wife and kids, and that was another thing that attracted me to the role, because I play a 17-year-old on TV, and I’m 30. I wanted to play someone a bit older.
How was it getting out of the supernatural vampire zone?
It was good, but I found myself in a fantasy world anyway. [Baytown Outlaws] has a little bit of a Mad Max feel. All this shit happens and you’re like, “What, how is this happening right now?” You also have to suspend your disbelief. It’s not sci-fi, but it is fantasy in a way.
Obviously, Vampire Diaries will inevitably end. What do you have planned for when that comes to pass?Really? No. Never! I’ll be 45 and still playing Stefan [Laughs]. Obviously, I’m going to work as an actor, but I’m also writing and producing a film right now with a really talented director and writer. We’re going to make that next year. I’m also going to get behind the camera, and hopefully do a little directing myself. For me, I’m not just interested in acting, I’m interested in the process of either making film or television. I’m definitely going to be sticking in this field, but I plan on really forging in several different outlets as opposed to just being in front of the camera.
It was good, but I found myself in a fantasy world anyway. [Baytown Outlaws] has a little bit of a Mad Max feel. All this shit happens and you’re like, “What, how is this happening right now?” You also have to suspend your disbelief. It’s not sci-fi, but it is fantasy in a way.
Obviously, Vampire Diaries will inevitably end. What do you have planned for when that comes to pass?Really? No. Never! I’ll be 45 and still playing Stefan [Laughs]. Obviously, I’m going to work as an actor, but I’m also writing and producing a film right now with a really talented director and writer. We’re going to make that next year. I’m also going to get behind the camera, and hopefully do a little directing myself. For me, I’m not just interested in acting, I’m interested in the process of either making film or television. I’m definitely going to be sticking in this field, but I plan on really forging in several different outlets as opposed to just being in front of the camera.
On the topic of twitter, your tweets tend to be very deep. You talk about transcendental meditation, Richard Dawkins, and gun control laws. What’s your take on what a social media presence should be?
Interesting you perceive it that way. I always feel I’m a boring tweeter. It’s one of those things where I don’t want to bullshit my fans ever, because then they won’t listen to me. If I feel like if I have something to say, I’ll just say it. I can’t stand twitter people who go on and tweet every hour. It’s the most mundane bullshit. I don’t have anything to say unless it’s something I want someone to hear. I read something in British GQ that said something along the lines of, “A man should never tweet unless he can improve upon the sound of silence.” I may not have as many twitter followers as someone who tweets every 5 minutes, but I’m okay with that.
Interesting you perceive it that way. I always feel I’m a boring tweeter. It’s one of those things where I don’t want to bullshit my fans ever, because then they won’t listen to me. If I feel like if I have something to say, I’ll just say it. I can’t stand twitter people who go on and tweet every hour. It’s the most mundane bullshit. I don’t have anything to say unless it’s something I want someone to hear. I read something in British GQ that said something along the lines of, “A man should never tweet unless he can improve upon the sound of silence.” I may not have as many twitter followers as someone who tweets every 5 minutes, but I’m okay with that.
Spoiler From TV Line - 27th November 2012
You would make my day with some scoop on Jeremy from The Vampire Diaries. I am loving his hunter’s mark storyline this season and am keen to know more.
I’m keen to give you more, Frances — but this scoop comes in the form of a question: Care to guess who the nascent vampire hunter’s first target is? Hint: His/her name has five letters. And one of those letters is “a.” Bonus Scoop: Watch this Thursday’s episode live. And West Coasters, steer clear of Twitter — particularly the trending topics. Trust me.
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Spoiler From TV Guide - 27th Novemeber 2012
How will Elena cope with her breakup from Stefan on The Vampire Diaries?
The very last way you'd expect — though it may make some fans happy. The big question now becomes: Why? Are Elena's intentions pure?
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25 noiembrie 2012
Hollywood Life Spoiler on The Vampire Diaries – Elijah Returns
Hollywood Life scoop on the return of a favorite original Elijah (Daniel Gillies) and what episodes you can expect to see him in.
We can all agree there’s been a serious lack of Elijah this season, but rest assured, the perfect-haired Original will be back in our living rooms before you know it. “I am returning soon,” Daniel Gillies told us at the Baja International Film Festival. ”[Executive producer] Julie Plec is saying episode 15 and 16, but I am going back to film very soon! I am very lucky to be on two shows [The Vampire Diaries and NBC's Saving Hope] that are on the air.”
IAN SOMERHALDER TALKS ABOUT HIS FOUNDATION, DATING DEALBREAKERS + CHRISTIAN GREY!
You know Ian Somerhalder the star, but do you know Ian Somerhalder the philanthropist? “The Vampire Diaries” celeb founded his Ian Somerhalder Foundation to help the environment and animals, and there are lots of ways YOU can get involved.
Besides spreading the message of ISF on social media, you can start up your own ISF community group in your hometown (contact the ISF website for help!) or see if there’s one already available. Ian, while being the founder of the foundation, gives props to executive director Kim Klingler for her work, and he stresses that people of all ages can get involved. Wanna help with things like going green, stopping animal cruelty and bringing about anti-bullying programs? Then this is the foundation for you! To learn about all this and more (including if Christian Grey would ever volunteer.), we spoke to Mr. Somerhalder himself.
ACT: Why did you choose to concentrate on the environment and animal rights for the Ian Somerhalder Foundation?
IAN: Imagine just for a second that this word we use, “environment,” (which typically people would describe as the natural area around us) is something not separate from us. Imagine us as one biological organism. The trees on earth effectively act as our lungs do. If you look at a tree or a lung, you almost cannot differentiate it from a piece of coral. They’re all so intertwined and interconnected. Then the question becomes, “Why wouldn’t you want to take care of yourself?” Essentially, this allows you to live a much healthier life. This is something [ISF executive director Kim Klingler] and I really focus on.
As far as the animals go, the only living thing we share on this earth with besides plants are creatures. Whether wild or domestic, they represent great purpose in our lives. The wild ones represent balance in the natural world, and without that balance, the imbalances can be catastrophic. In the domestic world, creatures represent a balance in our lives, and our families. In order for us to evolve as a species, humans must begin to recognize the value in all life, in all its forms, treating each life form with respect and reverence, and ultimately compassion.
ACT: Can you tell us what’s going on with your animal sanctuary?
IAN: We’re in the developmental stages. There is a breathtaking piece of land down South that we are currently negotiating on with hopes of acquiring it.
The vision is to build a sanctuary that’s going to house a variety of creatures and allow them a second chance through a unique program that will empower these very creatures to transform other creatures: humans.
We’re really excited about this. We are developing a transformational bully program. It’s really difficult for us to be progressive as a civilization if kids are killing themselves because they’re being bullied. They’re typically bullied for superficial things. Kids are literally killing themselves because the internet allows bullying in a way we’ve never seen before.
A kid who is the recipient of bullying (because they don't fit in with other people’s visions) and then decides to take their own life may have become the child who developed the formula for cold fusion, or the next president, or change the world in some shape or form. In fact, each and every one of us shapes the world we see today. We simply cannot progress until we have a society that recognizes that it's not being the same that will change the world, but rather our diversity that will lead to a better, brighter, more creative world.
ACT: For people who can’t afford to donate, how can they still help with the foundation?
IAN: The easiest thing is to share ISF through social media. The good thing about this is information can travel so quickly, and sharing it online really gets people involved.
Another thing to do is start an ISF community group. It’s pretty powerful when people start these local ISF community groups. They have a certain amount of followers in their community and they start connecting. It’s that connectivity that really moves mountains. There are community groups all over the world. They’re from Ohio to Pakistan, you know what I mean?
You can also connect us to leaders of change. Essentially what we need you to do is be our eyes, ears and mouths. There’s a lot you can do, literally, from your fingertips.
ACT: How did you get to be such a nice guy?
IAN: I’m really not.
ACT: When did you start with philanthropy?
IAN: We all enjoy people being kind to us and giving back, and so I typically would imagine that one would want to be kind to those around them. There are a lot of voices that aren’t heard in this world that are far more profound and well-spoken than mine, and there’s something to be said for that. Really, I’m just a voice. I have a couple of ideas, but I’m a voice for their voices because I have the platform through entertainment.
ACT: Would you ever date a lady who doesn’t volunteer? Is that a big deal breaker for you?
IAN: I would say absolutely that would be a deal breaker.
ACT: OK, let’s discuss Christian Grey. No, we’re not gonna ask you if you got the role! We want to know: Do you think Mr. Grey would volunteer with your foundation? What would he do?
IAN: Of course he'd volunteer for our foundation. Mr Grey is a sucker for opportunity and challenge...as a volunteer? Mr. Grey would be able to harness the corporate world to serve and obey the mission of the foundation, and he'd do it with a sparkle in his eyes and a smile across his mouth.
IAN: Of course he'd volunteer for our foundation. Mr Grey is a sucker for opportunity and challenge...as a volunteer? Mr. Grey would be able to harness the corporate world to serve and obey the mission of the foundation, and he'd do it with a sparkle in his eyes and a smile across his mouth.
24 noiembrie 2012
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