Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley are set to reunite on screen for the first time since starring together in “The Vampire Diaries.”
The former co-stars, whose characters shared a beloved romantic storyline in the hit supernatural drama, will collaborate again in the upcoming Hulu series “You Deserve to Know.”
The project also marks a reunion with Kapital Entertainment founder Matt Kaplan, with whom both Dobrev and Wesley have previously worked on separate projects.
More than eight years after “The Vampire Diaries” ended, Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley are set to reunite on screen in a brand-new television project, according to Deadline.
The former co-stars have signed on to lead “You Deserve to Know,” a Hulu adaptation of Aggie Blum Thompson’s 2025 novel of the same name.
Written by “Grand Hotel” creator Brian Tanen, the series follows three suburban couples whose close-knit friendships begin to unravel after one of the husbands is murdered.
Dobrev stars as Gwen, while Wesley takes on the role of Scott. Their characters are neighbors who end up on opposite sides of a murder investigation, forcing them into an increasingly tense, high-stakes conflict.
A premiere date and trailer have not yet been announced and will likely be revealed after production wraps.
The Duo Also Reunite With A Familiar Producer
In addition to starring in the series, Dobrev and Wesley will serve as executive producers alongside creator Brian Tanen, author Aggie Blum Thompson, Unwell’s Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan, Mina Lefevre, Paul Kim, and Kendall Boucher.
Also joining the project are Kapital Entertainment’s Jaiden Kaplan and Dylan Hammalian, representing one of the studios behind the series.
Both Dobrev and Wesley also share a history with Kaplan. Dobrev previously starred in the CBS comedy “Fam,” playing the lead role of recently engaged Clem.
Meanwhile, Wesley appeared in both seasons of “Tell Me a Story,” first as bartender and low-level drug dealer Eddie Longo, and later as Tucker Reed, an aspiring writer with a dark secret.
How Their Chemistry Won Wesley The Original Role
When “The Vampire Diaries” was first being cast, Dobrev was selected to play Elena Gilbert. Producers then began searching for an actor to portray her love interest, Stefan Salvatore, placing a strong emphasis on finding someone who shared undeniable chemistry with her.
Although many actors auditioned for the role, Wesley ultimately secured the part after impressing producers with the chemistry he shared with Dobrev during casting.
“It’s the kind of thing where you can see it on screen, and you get an energy from the room that I maybe didn’t have a barometer on, but he was absolutely the right choice and the best person for the role,” Dobrev said in an interview.
Nina Dobrev Says Their Friendship Will Last Forever
Looking back on their time on “The Vampire Diaries,” Dobrev said she could not imagine anyone else playing Stefan Salvatore. She added that she was especially grateful Wesley was cast, as working together ultimately led to the close friendship they share today.
“I couldn’t imagine anyone else being Stefan, and I’m so grateful that they chose him because now he’s one of my closest friends and we have a friendship that will last forever — vampire pun intended,” she said.
True to her words, Dobrev has often demonstrated the close friendship they share by posting tributes to her former co-star on social media, including heartfelt messages on his birthday and other special occasions.
Nina Dobrev Once Admitted She Didn’t Like Paul Wesley
Ironically, the pair did not get along during the early days of filming, as Dobrev revealed on the “Directionally Challenged” podcast in 2019.
“I respected Paul Wesley, I didn’t like Paul Wesley,” the actress said. “We totally clashed [the] first couple years in terms of just getting on each other’s nerves, and then developed this wonderful friendship,” Dobrev revealed.
At the time, she also said that, out of all her former “The Vampire Diaries” co-stars, Wesley had become the one she was closest to.
“Of everyone, I think I probably see him the most and hang out with him the most,” she said. “We’re probably the closest.”
