The CW is looking to take a bite out of the vampire craze, picking up a pilot based on the "Vampire Diaries" series of books.Also on Thursday, the weblet greenlighted the Washington, D.C.-set drama "The Body Politic," while CBS ordered the comedy pilot "The Big D."
"Vampire Diaries" comes from Alloy Entertainment, the same shingle whose past book series led to the Dub's series "Gossip Girl" and "Privileged."
Originally published in 1993 - which, as the CW took pains to note, was years before Stephanie Meyer launched her "Twilight" book franchise - "Vampire Diaries" revolves around a young woman whose torn between two vampire brothers. The The brothers - one good, one evil -- are battling for her soul, and the souls of her pals, family and the small town where they live.
The CW has reunited with "Scream," "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Dawson's Creek" scribe Kevin Williamson, who last produced "Hidden Palms" for the net, to exec produce and write. Julie Plec ("Kyle XY") is also on board to write and EP.
Warner Bros. TV, where Alloy (which owns the rights to "Vampire Diaries") is set up, is the studio; Alloy's Les Morgenstein and Bob Levy are also exec producers.
A 4-book novel series, "Vampire Diaries" was originally penned by L.J. Smith. After the success of the "Twilight" series, Morgenstein suggested to HarperCollins, the publisher of the "Diaries" books, that they should re-release the books with new covers.
Source: Variety
I love this series! The fifth book of the series is being released soon. Damon FTW!
ReplyDeleteI am both scared and excited at hearing this news. I've loved the Vampire Diaries series since I was a young adult and even now, in my late 20's, consider them one of my fave book series. I really hope those involved in making this show do it justice and don't try to change things to the point where it's unrecognizable as L.J. Smith's work. I also hope people don't dismiss the show thinking it's a Twilight (or even Buffy) knock off, because the series originally came out in the early 90's. *keeps fingers crossed* I'll definitely tune in.
ReplyDeleteI cant wait i just finished the first book and am waiting on the next one to come in . I wonder who they have in mind to play the roles of Stefan, elena and damon? Hopefully someone who can handle the intensity of the roles.
ReplyDeleteI'm sooooo excited for this show i read these books back in the 90's when they first came out and justfinish reading the 5th one :-D I can't wait for the show to air!
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