Taylor Kinney Cast as Mason Lockwood

Thanks to Michael Ausiello, we now know who will play Uncle Lockwood.

Ex-Trauma EMT Taylor Kinney is joining the cast of Vampire Diaries in the recurring role of Mason Lockwood, younger brother of late Mayor Lockwood, sources confirm. Though he has more control than his nephew, he can “flip in an instant” if crossed. His first appearance will be in the season premiere, Sept 9th on the CW.

Do you think Vampire Diaries hit another casting jackpot? What role will he play in Tyler's life? Is he aware of the Lockwood past?

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