Vampire Diaries Spin-Off: Meet the Cast of The Originals! (PHOTOS)

Whether you’re excited or pensive about the prospect of a Vampire Diaries spin-off, you’ve got to be intrigued about who will join Klaus in the Big Easy.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, an Original-centric episode of TVD will air on April 25, which will set up the story arc that’s to become The Originals. The episode features Klaus, who makes a trip back down to New Orleans, where he runs into his diabolical former protégé, Marcel.

In case you missed any of the super juicy casting news — seriously, where have you been?! — click through to meet the newest faces on TV!