Paul Wesley Cast in VAMPIRE DIARIES

Paul Wesley is set to star opposite Nina Dobrev in The CW's drama pilot "VAMPIRE DIARIES. Based on the Alloy novels, VAMPIRE centers on Elena (Nina Dobrev), a tragic heroine who is the object of passion for two vampire brothers, Stefan (Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder).

Stefan is described as "gloriously, amazingly, epically beautiful young man" who is actually a 200-year-old vampire who has a strong connection with Elena.

Wesley (formely Wasilewski) previously starred on ANOTHER WORLD and GUIDING LIGHT.