The Vampire Diaires Cast Expands with Addition of Michaela McManus

By The Woman In Black
November 4th, 2010

Another new recurring character has been added to "The Vampire Diaries": Jules, a friend of Mason Lockwood, who comes to Mystic Falls looking for him, to be played by former "Law & Order: SVU" ADA Michaela McManus.

According to Movieline the gig brings McManus back into the CW fold, where she spent two seasons as Lindsey on "One Tree Hill". Her first "Diaries" episode is slated to air in December.

While we wait to see how Jules factors into things, be sure to tune in tonight for Episode 8, entitled "Rose":

Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) come to Elena’s assistance and, in the process, learn surprising new information about people, vampires and events in the distant past. Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) helps Bonnie (Katerina Graham) after she casts a difficult and exhausting spell, and Caroline (Candice Accola) does what she can to make things easier for Tyler (Michael Trevino). Finally, Stefan and Damon reach a new understanding. Liz Friedlander directed the episode written by Brian Young.

For more visit the official "The Vampire Diaries" website.

- Debi Moore