The News Bundle The Vampire Diaries Spin Off The Originals Casts Homeland Actress In Their First New Role

With just one month to go until it moves into production, The CW's "The Originals" have certainly had fans buzzing as the three main leads have been cast in the form of returning actors Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies and Phoebe Tonkin. But in the meantime, one major new character has been cited in the first plot details as casting is very much underway to find Klaus' old friend and fellow vampire Marcel. Though a face still has yet to be found for the important new role, today our next main actress and first fresh inclusion into the franchise has been found as it seems New Orleans will be greeting its new inhabitants with a little voodoo.Zap2It reports that actress Daniella Pineda as been cast as a new series regular character Sophie for the upcoming "The Vampire Diaries" backdoor spin-off pilot "The Originals". Pineda's character will be a witch and, should the series be picked up to air, it will be the actress' first major role on television.She's described, "Strong and driven, Sophie is a warrior. A witch whose magic has been silenced but not snuffed, Sophie is quietly sowing the seeds of a revolution amongst her peers. She's a leader, a sexy social force. An enormous bleeding heart that she often disguises with a sharp tongue and a glare."It's said that when we meet Sophie, she'll be grieving following a major loss but her emotions will be fueled with anger, not sadness. In New Orleans, witches are not allowed to practice magic thanks to the rule of "a maniacal vampire" and looking to flex her true power once more, Sophie will align with Elijah, who in turn is looking to keep his brother Klaus on a straight path for a change.This could be a breakout role for Pineda, previously starring in a minor Homeland role along with multiple shorts for CollegeHumor."The Originals" will air as a part of its parent series on Thursday April 25th at 8PM on The CW.

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