Ian Somerhalder to headline vampire novel adaptation 'V-Wars' for Netflix
A little over a year after The Vampire Diaries wrapped its eight-year run, Ian Somerhalder is sinking his teeth into another series about bloodsuckers.
RELATED Nina Dobrev to Lead CBS Comedy Pilot Fam in First Regular TV Role Since TVD
Somerhalder is set to headline V-Wars, an adaptation of the IDW graphic novel series, which has received a 10-episode, straight-to-series order from Netflix. The premise of the books revolves around a mysterious virus that starts transforming humans into bloodthirsty predators, setting the stage for an us-vs.-them war.
Per THR.com, Somerhalder will play Luther Swann, a doctor whose best friend, Michael Fayne, is lost to the disease and soon rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.
RELATEDRoswell Reboot: The Vampire Diaries‘ Michael Trevino Joins Pilot Cast
Brad Turner (24) will direct and executive-produce, while 1-800-MISSING creators William Laurin and Glenn Davis will serve as showrunners.
Related stories
TVLine Items: Xtina's Carpool Karaoke, On My Block Renewed and More
Lost in Space Reboot Premiere: Did You Spot the Cameo From Original Series?
Jessica Jones Renewed for Season 3
Get more from TVLine: Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Newsletter
