'V Wars': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything you need to know about Netflix's upcoming vampire drama series starring Ian Somerhalder
Ian Somerhalder is returning to his favorite vampire hunting grounds with Netflix's upcoming V Wars, a horror science-fiction show adapted from Jonathan Maberry's graphic novel of the same name which was first released on October 2014 by IDW Publishing. This time, however, Somerhalder will be taking up the role of a doctor trying to cure vampires.
V Wars is an anthology series detailing the accounts of the Vampire Wars from the perspective of different individuals. Four graphic novels were released between 2012 and 2016. While the series might not be an anthology series, this story might probably focus on Dr. Luther Swann (played by Ian). 12 Issues of the graphic novel have been released between 2014 and 2019. Here's all you need to know about the adaptation of the graphic novel series.
Release date
Principal production ended in October 2018 and the show is in the post-production phase. However, Executive Producer James Gibb updated on August 2019 that the cast and crew were headed for the third round of filming. The release date of the show was announced on October 30. All episodes of 'V Wars' Season 1 can be streamed on Netflix from December 5.
Plot
In V Wars, vampirism is caused by a millennia-old virus and affect individuals differently based on their personalities and cultures. Somerhalder plays Dr. Luther Swann who is a human doctor trying to understand the disease. Humans and vampires are divided into opposing factions. The vampire faction is led by Swann's best friend Michael Fayne who was Patient Zero of the virus. Swann races to find a cure before humans and vampires start an all-out war. The show chronicles the outbreak of the first Vampire War, from the savage murders committed by the newly affected to full-out battles with vampire terrorist cells, and the peace-mongering factions in between.
Cast
Ian Somerhalder
Ian Somerhalder is best known for his role as Damon Salvatore, the vampire in 'The Vampire Diaries'. He also had roles in 'Lost' and 'Smallville'. Somerhalder will play the role of Dr. Luther Swann and will be seen minus the fangs that fans have been so used to seeing him with.
Adrian Holmes
Adrian Holmes is a Canadian actor whose previous acting credits include '19-2' and 'Arrow'. Holmes plays the role of Michael Fayne, the leader of the vampire faction and Dr Swann's former friend.
Laura Vandervoort
Laura Vandervoort is a Canadian actress and is a staple of the sci-fi genre having acted in 'Haven', 'Smallville', and 'Bitten'. Vandervoort will play the role of a character named Mila.
Creators
The original graphic novel was written by Jonathan Maberry who had won the Bram Stoker Prize for the Best First Novel. The show is being adapted by William Laurin and Glenn Davis. Laurin and Davis worked on 'Aftermath', 'Pinkerton', and 'Missing'. Three directors will serve throughout the series, those being, Brad Turner, T.J. Scott and The Vampire Diaries fan-favorite Ian Somerhalder. Along with 15 other producers, Somerhalder will also serve as an executive producer for the series.
First look
The first look of Somerhalder's vampire sci-fi series was released on social media October 30. The actor took to Instagram and wrote, "Information on my new show #VWars is dropping today on @nxonnetflix! Please go and check it out. Me and my team have worked so hard to bring you this show. Please share this and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Ian"
The first look images on Netflix features Somerhalder as Dr. Luther Swann. The one who will play a role with fangs is Adrian Holmes as Michael Fayne. He is the leader of a vampire faction and the fangs featured in the first look definitely look super creepy.
News
Ian Somerhalder shared the first look of his character via his Instagram on August 18, 2018.
Later the actor also revealed he would be taking on the role of director as well for the series. He also updated fans in June that visual effect edits were going on for the show and that only "some months of post-production left" for season 1. In July, actors Greg Bryk Kyle Breitkopf also shared via Twitter and Instagram respectively that they were doing ADR (Automated Dialog Replacement) for the show.
Trailer
Netflix recently released the first official trailer for 'V Wars', its new sci-fi thriller show based on the comics by New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry. He plays Dr. Luther Swann, who is trying to stop a horrific vampire disease from spreading. Good thing, this time he's on our side.
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