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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Virgin River' season 7 update: Alexandra Breckenridge teases wrap-up; two new characters to stir drama in town
'Virgin River' season 7 'Virgin River' fans should get ready as season 7 is almost here! Alexandra Breckenridge, who plays the beloved Mel Sheridan, recently took to Instagram to offer a lighthearted but honest update about the filming process. The actor revealed that production is nearing completion, describing it as a long but exciting journey. 'I feel like I'm on day 857 of filming Season 7… We're almost done!' she joked in her video post, visibly tired but thrilled to be approaching the finish line. Though the OTT platform is yet to announce an official release date but Breckenridge's comments, as shared in a recent Deadline report, suggest fans might not have to wait too long. With filming nearly wrapped, speculation is high that the new season could arrive sometime in 2025. Fresh faces bring new tension to 'Virgin River' Season 7 won't just pick up where it left off, but it's also shaking things up with two new additions to the cast. 'The Vampire Diaries' alum Sara Canning joins as Victoria, a former police officer who was injured on duty and now works for the state medical board. Her character is expected to directly impact Doc, whose medical license was suspended at the end of last season, setting the stage for some serious tension. Another new face is Cody Kearsley, best known for his role in 'Riverdale.' He will portray Clay, a rugged rodeo worker on a mission to find his long-lost younger sister. Clay's storyline promises to introduce a fresh emotional arc, possibly tying into some of the show's core families. Production nears completion, release date still under wraps While there's still no official date but all the signs point to a 2025 premiere for 'Virgin River' Season 7. The sixth season landed in December 2024 and filming for the follow up began shortly after. Breckenridge didn't confirm anything in her video but playfully asked fans whether they thought the release would happen this year but she left by keeping the mystery alive. With returning favorites new conflicts and emotional storylines ahead, 'Virgin River' Season 7 is shaping up to be a standout chapter in the hit Netflix series. Fans will just have to stay tuned a little longer for an exact release date but if Breckenridge's excitement is anything to go by, it'll be worth the wait.
New York Post
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Yellowjackets' star Steven Krueger on his ‘amazing' bond with fiancée Candice King's kids — and their wedding plans
It was love at first bite. Steven Krueger and Candice King first met in 2013 while filming 'The Vampire Diaries' spinoff 'The Originals,' and now they are engaged. Not only is Krueger, 35, marrying King, 38, but he's gaining two step-daughters, as the 'Kingshighway' actress is mom to daughters Florence, 9, and Josephine, 4, with ex-husband Joe King. Advertisement 10 Steven Krueger attends the 2025 Emmys Pickleball Slam presented by the Television Academy Foundation at The Calabasas Pickleball Club. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP 10 Steven Krueger talks to Alexandra Bellusci of the New York Post. 'It's amazing. They are the sweetest children,' Krueger gushed exclusively to The Post at a fundraiser for the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter's Fund put on by the Television Academy Foundation last Sunday. (The actress filed for divorce from the Fray guitarist in April 2022 after nearly seven years of marriage.) Advertisement 'I have two nieces, so I've been around young girls before, but they are truly the most wonderful human beings ever, and we have such a great relationship. It's very sweet I get to take them on as well.' After going Instagram official in 2023, the 'Yellowjackets' star and the 'Supernatural' alum have been inseparable, so popping the question was inevitable. 'I think it's been a long time coming,' Krueger admitted. 'We've been together for a couple of years now, and it's something I've been thinking about for a while. She has kids, so we wanted to make sure they were ready as well.' 10 Steven Krueger and Candice King attend the 'Yellowjackets' S3 Global Premiere at Chateau Marmont. Getty Images for Paramount+ Advertisement The day of the proposal came as a shock to Candice, though. 'I think she knew at some point,' he continued, 'but it was definitely a surprise on the day when it happened.' Right now, the pair are sinking their teeth into engaged life. 'We are starting to have conversations,' said Krueger about wedding planning. 'I think, for the moment, we are enjoying the engagement; we're not going to rush it. We want to see how work stuff goes over the next year. But we are starting to toss around some ideas about where we want to do it [and] exactly what we want to do. There's a lot of possibilities.' Advertisement 10 Candice King with her kids Josephine and Florence. Candice King/Instagram The actor shared that 'right now, we are really debating if we want a big, traditional, fancy wedding or if we do a smaller thing with family and friends somewhere exotic.' 'I think once we settle on one of those, then we'll have some things to bite into.' Candice starred as Caroline Forbes in the CW drama and later the spinoff, while Krueger came into the universe as Josh Rosza. The supernatural world also included Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, Zach Roerig, Kat Graham, Michael Trevino, Joseph Morgan and Daniel Gillies. The TV family will always be bound by blood, so much so that the cast will score invites to the upcoming nuptials. 10 Zach Roerig, Matthew Davis, Paul Wesley, Michael Malarkey, Ian Somerhalder, Katerina Graham and Candice King. Penske Media via Getty Images 10 Candice King on 'The Vampire Diaries.' ©CW Network/Courtesy Everett Collection 'I would assume most of them,' Krueger confirmed. 'We are going to our friend Michael Trevino's wedding, who is also on 'Vampire Diaries,' in a few weeks. So there will be a lot of the cast there, and we'll have most of the people at ours.' Advertisement 'We have a bunch of group chats,' noted Krueger. 'Little ones going and then these fan conventions all the time. It's so fun because a few times a year, we all get together and reminisce about old times and just catch up with each other, and we don't see each other all that much outside of it.' 10 Steven Krueger in 'The Originals.' ©CW Network/Courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection 10 Candice King and Joseph Morgan on 'The Originals.' ©CW Network/Courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection While all the players in 'The Vampire Diaries' universe have branched out to separate projects, the actor would love to get back on the screen with his real-life fiancée. Advertisement 'I think that's in the cards,' he teased. 'I think if we could star in some sort of rom-com together, that would be amazing. That's where we're heading.' 'I was this close to being a lawyer and almost went to law school,' he explained, 'and took a sharp left turn and ended up doing this instead. So I've always said at some point, it will come full circle, and I will get to play a lawyer on TV. So I think that's in the future. You can never have too many [legal dramas].' 10 Steven Krueger as Ben Scott in 'Yellowjackets.' Brendan Meadows/SHOWTIME He might have more free time to take on a prestigious lawyer now that his character, Coach Ben Scott, died in Season 3 of the Showtime thriller 'Yellowjackets.' Advertisement Despite playing the soccer team's mentor, Krueger understood why Coach Scott had to go. '[The showrunners] said, 'Hey, this season is going to be the end for Coach Ben,' which I kind of had an inkling,' he recalled to The Post earlier this month. 'We had discussed it kind of informally at the very beginning of the show. So, I kind of knew Season 3 was about the time range.' 10 Steven Krueger in season 3 of 'Yellowjackets.' Colin Bentley/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Krueger's co-stars shared that his death was the hardest for them to come to terms with — a sentiment the star appreciated along with being told his impending death was coming. Advertisement 'I've never been given like the courtesy of being told well, in advance, you know,' expressed Krueger. 'This was, like, four months before we ever started filming. So truly everything was done in such a kind way, and it allowed me to kind of also prepare for exactly what I needed to do for kind of the overall arc of the season.'
IOL News
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Candice King and Steven Krueger announce their engagement after two years of dating
"The Vampire Diaries" co stars, Candice King and Steven Krueger have recently announced on social media that they are engaged. Image: Instagram/Candice King Co-stars Candice King and Steven Krueger have announced that they are now engaged after nearly two years of dating. The lovebirds, who co-starred on 'The Vampire Diaries' spin-off 'The Originals' took to social media on Wednesday, May 14, to share the exciting news of their engagement with their fans. The 38-year-old actress shared a carousel post on Instagram showing moments from the special day and also showcased her square-shaped diamond ring. King, who was also celebrating her 38th birthday, captioned her post: 'I think 38 just might be my favourite year yet. A couple of weeks ago, @stevenakrueger gave me the best gift of all when he asked me to marry him. 'The privilege of getting older is much sweeter knowing I get to share it with you, Steven. Thank you for asking me to dance through life with you. And thank you to everyone for the kind birthday wishes,' she added. Krueger also posted on his Instagram story and shared a picture from when he proposed King with a heartwarming caption. 'Can't believe she agreed to put up with me forever. Doesn't get any better than her,' he wrote. A screenshot of Steven Krueger's Instagram story. Image: Instagram Congratulatory comments from fans and friends flooded King's Instagram post. 'The Vampire Diaries' actress, Claire Holt, wrote: 'So happy for you both.' Riley Voelkel, 'The Originals' cast member commented: 'Omg screaming!!! So happy for you both!' Entertainment reporter and podcaster Tommy DiDario added: 'My heart is bursting! Can't wait to celebrate you two in a couple of weeks.' King and Krueger's dating rumours started swirling around in 2022 after they were seen spending time together multiple times. In 2023, the lovebirds became Instagram official and put the dating rumours to rest after King posted a video of them kissing. The couple continues to show their love for each other and to post each other on their social media pages.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Vampire Diaries' Cast: Where Are They Now? Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev and More
The Vampire Diaries' 2009 premiere introduced fans to one of the most memorable vampire-themed series to date. The CW show, which ran for eight seasons until 2017, took place in the fictional town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, home to mythical creatures and humans alike. In addition to tales of people becoming vampires, or finding out they have powers — which was the case with Bonnie Bennett (Kat Graham) — the series brought to life one of the most memorable TV love triangles. After teenager Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) fell for vampire Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley) and later his bad boy brother, Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder), fans were forced to decide which of the two heartthrobs they'd want to romance. Although Elena did choose one over the other by season 8, many of the show's fanbase are divided between Team Stefan and Team Damon. Offscreen, the cast — which also included Candice Accola, Michael Trevino, Joseph Morgan and many more — formed a lifelong bond, which has remained strong partially due to a group text. Scroll down to see what TVD cast has been up to since it premiered.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LJ Smith Dead: Author Of ‘The Vampire Diaries,' ‘The Secret Circle' Was 66
LJ Smith, the author whose bestselling Vampire Diaries novels were adapted into a hit TV show, has died aged 66. The New York Times reports that the bestselling author died on March 8 in Walnut Creek, Calif, after suffering effects of a rare autoimmune disease for a decade. More from Deadline Julie Plec Reflects On 15 Years Of 'The Vampire Diaries' & Teases Upcoming YA Mystery Series 'We Were Liars' 'Legacies' EPs Julie Plec & Brett Matthews On Saying Goodbye For Now & Their Plans To Expand The Universe 'Vampire Diaries' Co-Creator Julie Plec Responds To Kat Graham: "The Door Will Always Be Open For Bonnie Bennett" A statement on Smith's website said: 'Lisa was a kind and gentle soul, whose brilliance, creativity, resilience and empathy, illuminated the lives of her family, friends and fans alike. 'She will be remembered for her imaginative spirit, her pioneering role in supernatural fiction, and her generosity, warmth and heart, both on and off the page.' (Lisa Jane) Smith published the original four-book series, about two vampire brothers and an orphaned young woman, in 1991 and 1992, before they were turned into a hit TV show that debuted in 2009. She wrote another trilogy in 2009-11. BBC News reports that in 2011 Smith was dropped by her publishers, who owned the rights to the series, and commissioned other writers to continue. But later the series was added to an Amazon Kindle scheme, which gave anyone the right to publish fan fiction, and she continued to create new instalments for the characters she had created. The Vampire Diaries TV show ran for eight years and won 30 Teen Choice Awards, including six consecutive wins for Nina Dobrev who played Elena for six seasons. Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder also starred as brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore. Smith also wrote a series of Night World novels, also featuring vampires. Nine books in this series were published between 1996 and 1998. Dark Visions and The Forbidden Game were other trilogies she penned. Her trilogy The Secret Circle was published in 1992 and adapted into a TV drama in 2011. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery '1923' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
