Colin Ferguson Joins "The Vampire Diaries"

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"The Vampire Diaries" Casts "Eureka" Star as Militia Leader
July 14, 2014
by Robyn Ross


"The Vampire Diaries" has a new sheriff in town. "Eureka's" Colin Ferguson has been cast as Tripp, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Tripp is a strong and disciplined head of a community militia and surrogate father to his young trainees who will do anything to protect his town. He'll first appear in the Season 6 premiere, which takes place following a significant time jump.





Executive producer Julie Plec first teased the news on Twitter writing, "He's in town to give Sheriff Forbes a run for her money."

Ferguson also shared his excitement about joining the CW drama adding, "Hmmm.... Seem to have 'tripped' my way into a new role... Mystic Falls, huh? This is gonna be fun "





Plec spoke to us about the finale, which left the lives of Damon and Bonnie (Kat Graham) hanging in the balance on the Other Side and their town of Mystic Falls rid of magic.

"We want to really play this mystery of how they are going to live a life when none of them can come together at the Mystic Grill in their hometown without burning to death or whatever might happen to them," she said. "I'm excited to see the friends find their way back to each other."

"The Vampire Diaries" returns Thursday, Oct. 2 at 8/7c on The CW.

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