'The Vampire Diaries' Season 6 Spoilers, Plot Rumors: Showrunner Talks Jeremy's Exit
Last Thursday on "The Vampire Diaries," one of the show's regular cast members exited the show and fans bid farewell to Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen), Elena's (Nina Dobrev) brother. Jeremy tells everyone that he's leaving for art school. But in truth, he's leaving to hunt down vampires based on leads that Alaric sent him, and no one but Alaric knows the truth why Jeremy is leaving Mystic Falls.
"The Vampire Diaries" showrunner Julie Plec told reporters at an advanced screening of the episode the reason why they decided to let Jeremy leave that way.
"I think the biggest point we wanted to make was when you come out of Mystic Falls, there is no such thing as a normal life," said Plec.
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"Jeremy was someone who went through so much, and needed a purpose. For Elena, she believed [his purpose] was to get out, be normal, go to art school, and [he'll] be fine. Jeremy's secret is, "I'm forever changed, but I'm going to use this change for the powers of good,'" she continued. "Of course, Elena would never go for it, because she's trying to be the protective big sister, but Alaric gets it … It's going to be Alaric's little secret for a while. Though he's going to be in trouble if Elena ever finds out."
McQueen talked about what the cast and crew did on his last day of filming.
"The last scene I shot was Enzo (Michael Malarkey) stepping on my face, so I was like, all right, whatever! [Our director for the episode, Chris] Grismer shot [the scene] nine times before I was like, 'So Grismer, do we have the shot down?'" he said.
"And all of a sudden they tilt the camera up to the door [by where we were shooting], and they all come running out with these superhero costumes and cake, and I got my face shoved in the cake. They kept filming the entire time, which was cool," the actor continued.
Plec says Jeremy's continued existence also leaves the door open for McQueen to return.
"He has a standing invite for weddings, funerals, and whatever else might come along," the show runner assured.
"The Vampire Diaries" airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. on The CW.
