'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8 release Date, News & Update: Nina Dobrev Returning To S8? Ian Somerhalder's Ex Has An Agreement With Julie Plec?

Nina Dobrev and Iam Somerhalder are reuniting in "The Vampire Diaries" season 8. This stems from reports that Nina Dobrev and Julie Plec have an existing agreement and "The Vampire Diaries" season 8 will take a strong turn.

'The Vampire Diaries' Season 7 Finale Stunner

Celeb Dirty Laundry reports that the recent season finale hold the clue to Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder crossing paths again in "The Vampire Diaries" season 8. Seventeen says that the call that Ian Somerhalder received as Damon in the "The Vampire Diaries" season 7 finale, was a voluntary fresh recording by Nina Dobrev.

Nina Dobrev Back For Good In 'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8?

According to Celeb Dirty Laundry, this may be strong indication that Nina Dobrev is ready to resurrect Elena in "The Vampire Diaries" season 8." Possibly, too, rather than "The Vampire Diaries" season 8 being an end to the series, a season 9 may even be in the offing.

Certainly, a Nina Dobrev return to "The Vampire Diaries" season 8 would rake in ratings. This is if the social media buzz over Nina Dobrev after the "The Vampire Diaries" season 7 finale is any indication.

TVLine reports that for the time being, Nina Dobrev is set to return for "The Vampire Diaries" season 8 finale. However, Celeb Dirty Laundry suggests that Nina Dobrev may actually appear sooner than the "The Vampire Diaries" season 8 finale.

The Future Of 'The Vampire Diaries' Series

Ian Somerhalder reportedly expressed intent that "The Vampire Diaries" season 8 is his last one. Co-lead Kat Graham also reportedly gave the same promise for "The Vampire Diaries" season 8.

Hope remains that Ian Somerhalder and Kat Graham may be persuaded to remain long after "The Vampire Diaries" season 8. However, if both Ian Somerhalder and Kat Graham are to go, would Nina Dobrev be able to keep "The Vampire Diaries" series alive?

Release Date reports that "The Vampire Diaries" season 8 premiere date is still up in the air. However, the new release date and time slot "The Vampire Diaries" season 8 for surface soon.