The Vampire Diaries Season 5: New Characters Ahead! By Author Kay Rhodes Published: Aug 01, 2013 at 10:12 AM • Updated: May 09, 2022 at 9:22 PM • Category The Vampire Diaries Reading Time: < 1 minute Three new cast members are headed to The Vampire Diaries. Watch this video to learn of the characters coming to Mystic Falls.