'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8 Spoilers: Nina Dobrev NOT Returning, Confirmed! Will Skip Final Season For Film With Vin Diesel

"The Vampire Diaries" fans are expecting to see Nina Dobrev in the final season. Earlier reports claimed that Dobrev, the original protagonist of the series will make a comeback to culminate Elena's story in the series. However, new reports suggest otherwise.

No Nina Dobrev In 'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8

Parent Herald previously reported that Nina Dobrev's return in the final "The Vampire Diaries" season was still unconfirmed. In a separate report, the "The VampireDiaries" cast had a dinner together. Julie Plec posted a series of photos with the entire major cast minus Dobrev, hinting that the actress will not join "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8.

Per Inquisitr, it is confirmed, Nina Dobrev will not return in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. The actress likened her stay in the popular series as a learning stage of her life, where she needs to move on at a particular point in time.

Nina Dobrev Prioritize 'xXx: The Return of Xander Cage' Over 'TVD' Season 8

Nina Dobrev has a lot of projects on her plate. She has "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage" with Vin Diesel and a "Flatliners" reboot with Diego Luna. Thus, it is impossible for the star to return for "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8.

According to Chatt Sports Net, Nina Dobrev will skip the final season of "The Vampire Diaries" to film "xXx: The Return of Xander Cage." Sources claimed that Ian Somerhalder's ex-girlfriend is concentrating on her upcoming action film with Vin Diesel, which holds her back from returning in the CW's hit series, "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8.

Do you believe that Nina Dobrev is not returning in the final season of the TV series that catapulted her to fame? How do you think will "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 end without Dobrev? Are you still hoping to see Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder's reunion in the final "TVD" season? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

"The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 premieres on Oct. 21 on the CW.