CW 'Legacies': Meet the cast and characters
'Legacies' on CW premieres October 25. Julie Plec has handed the TVD torch off to the students and faculty at the Salvatore Boarding School for the Young & Gifted. So, who is in the series, what kind of supernatural creatures roam the halls and what can you expect from each character?
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1. Who plays Hope Mikaelson on CW Legacies? - Danielle Rose Russell
Danielle Rose Russell plays Hope Mikaelson on CW Legacies. Hope is the daughter of Klaus Mikaelson, an original vampire, and Hayley Marshall, a werewolf. She is a tribrid with witch, vampire, and werewolf abilities. Danielle Rose Russell also appeared as this character in 'The Originals'.
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2. Who plays Alaric Saltzman on CW Legacies? - Matthew Davis
Alaric Saltzman is played by Matthew Davis. Davis reprises his role as Alaric, who he has played since season 1 of 'The Vampire Diaries'. Alaric is now the headmaster of the Salvatore Boarding School and is the father of two twin teens, Josie and Lizzie. Davis is the only member of the MAIN cast to have appeared in 'The Vampire Diaries', 'The Originals' and now 'Legacies'.
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3. Who plays Landon Kirby on CW Legacies? - Aria Shahghasemi
Aria Shahghasemi plays Landon Kirby in CW 'Legacies'. Aria appeared in 'The Originals' season 5 episode 12 - The Tale of Two Wolves. This is Aria's first major acting credit, although he did appear in 'Law & Order SVU' and 'Unforgettable'.
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4. Who plays Lizzie Saltzman on CW Legacies? - Jenny Boyd
Jenny Boyd plays Lizzie Saltzman on 'Legacies'. Lizzie is one of Alaric's twin daughters and is a siphoner witch. Her siphoner abilities mean that she is not able to generate magic on her own but can pull from the magic of others. Her fraternal twin is Josie, played by Kaylee Bryant.
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5. Who plays Josie Saltzman on CW Legacies? - Kaylee Bryant
Josie Saltzman on CW 'Legacies' is played by Kaylee Bryant. Josie is Lizzie's twin sister and also a siphoner witch. Prior to 'Legacies', Kaylee appeared on 'Criminal Minds' as well as Netflix's 'Santa Clarita Diet'.
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6. Who plays M.G. on CW Legacies? - Quincy Fouse
Quincy Fouse plays M.G. on CW 'Legacies'. M.G. is short for Milton Gladstone. M.G. is a vampire who attends the Salvatore Boarding School. Fouse has appeared in 'The Goldbergs', 'All About The Washingtons' and 'Logan'.
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7. Who plays Dana on CW Legacies? - Katie Garfield
Katie Garfield plays Dana in CW 'Legacies'. Interestingly enough, Katie is credited as "Blonde Girl" in a 2013 episode of 'The Vampire Diaries'. Katie has appeared in shows like 'Nashville' and 'Sleepy Hollow'.
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8. Who plays Jeremy Gilbert on CW Legacies? - Steven R McQueen
Steven R McQueen reprises his role as Jeremy Gilbert in CW 'Legacies'. Steven is not a series regular, but he is, so far, slated to appear in two episodes of 'Legacies'. Jeremy Gilbert is the brother of 'The Vampire Diaries' protagonist Elena Gilbert.
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9. Who plays Emma Tig on CW Legacies? - Karen David
Karen David plays Emma Tig in CW 'Legacies'. Emma Tig is described as "a beautiful witch-turned-guidance counselor" at the school. We can presume she has normal witch abilities. Karen David also appeared in CW's 'Once Upon A Time' as Jasmin.
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10. Who plays Matt Donovan on CW Legacies? - Zach Roerig
Zach Roerig reprises his role as Matt Donovan on CW 'Legacies'. Matt is not a series regular but has two planned appearances on 'Legacies'. Matt Donovan is a 'Vampire Diaries' protagonist.
