Nina Dobrev is currently in talks to return to "The Vampire Diaries" season 8 and "Delena" fans are anticipating for a possible reunion between the 27-year-old actress and Ian Somerhalder. However, there are speculations that Somerhalder's wife Nikki Reed isn't too happy about the reunion.
Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder Reunion
CW boss Mark Pedowitz revealed that Nina Dobrev is currently in talks with series creator Julie Plec to return to "The Vampire Diaries" season 8, E! News reported. The announcement was made during the 2016 TCA Summer Press Tour. Dobrev has made her intentions clear right from the start that she intends to return to the CW series for its series finale.
"We collectively came to the same place," Pedowitz said about "The Vampire Diaries" season 8. "These are discussions that go on, hopefully, she'll be back, but should it not work out, Julie has planned out a great series finale for fans."
Pedowitz further said that Nina Dobrev can return as many times as Plec believes she is needed for "The Vampire Diaries" season 8. The CW executive recognized Nina as a great spokesperson for the network and the series. The team would love to have Dobrev on board for the series finale.
Ian Somerhalder Not Happy With Reunion
While fans are anticipating for a possible reunion between Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev in "The Vampire Diaries" season 8, Celeb Dirty Laundry said that Nikki Reed isn't too happy about the possible reunion. Speculations say that Reed will do anything to stop the reunion. This may explain why Somerhalder was sure that there won't be any returning characters for the series finale.
Ian Somerhalder publicly expressed his opposition during the show's panel discussion at San Diego Comic-Con 2016. Somerhalder was adamant that no familiar face will be seen in "The Vampire Diaries" season 8 however, he was cut off by Julie Plec, announcing Nina Dobrev possible return for the finale. With constant rumors of divorce, Nina Dobrev's return may just ruin his marriage.
"The Vampire Diaries" season 8 will premiere on The CW on Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. ET. Watch the trailer below.