Paul Wesley (‘Stefan’) steps behind the camera to direct The Vampire Diaries season eight episode six, marking Wesley’s fifth episode at the helm. Alan McElroy wrote the script of the episode titled ‘Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell’ and set to air on December 2, 2016. In addition to Wesley, The Vampire Diaries final season cast includes Ian Somerhalder as Damon, Kat Graham as Bonnie, Michael Malarkey as Enzo, Candice King as Caroline, and Matt Davis as Alaric.
The ‘Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell’ Plot: STEFAN MAKING AN UNEXPECTED SACRIFICE — When her children become the focus of the Siren’s latest plan, Caroline (King) takes drastic measures to ensure nothing gets in the way of keeping her family safe. In a race against the clock, Stefan (Wesley) pledges to do everything he can to save the twins, while tensions between Alaric (Davis) and Caroline boil over, leading them to face some harsh realities about the future of their family. Meanwhile, when Enzo (Malarkey) finds himself unable to fight off Sybil’s (guest star Nathalie Kelley) latest move, Stefan dives into his subconscious and along the way, sets off a chain of events that leaves him faced with a life-changing decision. Zach Roerig guest stars.