Ian Somerhalder is an actor, environmentalist, and humanitarian. Next up, Somerhalder will be seen starring in V-WARS on Netflix which will be released on December 5th, 2019. He will serve as an executive producer on the series and has also directed several episodes of the premiere season. Based on the graphic novel of the same name, Somerhalder will star as Dr. Luther Swann, a scientist trying to save the world from a deadly outbreak that has fractured society.
We had a chat with Ian Somerhalder, here are some highlights:
“This has been such a passion such a legitimate journey for me and for my team and for my producers. From the beginning I mean this is 15 months of my life and the last 11 months in house production this fine-tuning I knew we make some special.”
Ian further said, “You guys know me I did 107 episodes of VAMPIRE DAIRIES it was my life. People always say I am an actor I pretend to be someone I make-believe all day I disagree I will say as an actor I try and tell truth all day because you cannot make-believe situation but you try to find truth whenever you say.”
As a producer and lead actor, and his involvement, Ian says, “It’s not just being an actor you're producing its part of your DNA it’s like your baby.”
Watch part of the interview here and also, listen to the whole conversation below:
SYNOPSIS:
Dr. Luther Swann (Ian Somerhalder) enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.
V Wars” Launches Globally on Netflix on December 5, 2019
About Ian Somerhalder:
Ian Somerhalder is an actor, environmentalist, and humanitarian. Next up, Somerhalder will be seen starring in V-WARS on Netflix which will be released on December 5th, 2019. He will serve as an executive producer on the series and has also directed several episodes of the premiere season. Based on the graphic novel of the same name, Somerhalder will star as Dr. Luther Swann, a scientist trying to save the world from a deadly outbreak that has fractured society. Previously, Somerhalder starred as Damon Salvatore in the CW hit television series THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, which ran for 8 seasons. In addition to acting in the show, Somerhalder also took on the role of director in both seasons 7 and 8.
Currently Somerhalder and his wife actress, Nikki Reed have a pod deal with Warner Bros TV to produce new content for the network under their production company RARE BIRDS PRODUCTIONS. Somerhalder also appeared in an episode of the groundbreaking and Emmy award-winning climate change documentary series, YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY.
From 2004 to 2010, Somerhalder starred as Boone Carlylye in ABC’s Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning drama, LOST which earned him a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice TV Breakout Performance.
Somerhalder’s television credits include SMALLVILLE, YOUNG AMERICANS and TELL ME YOU LOVE ME. His film credits include THE RULES OF ATTRACTION, THE TOURNAMENT and HOW TO MAKE LOVE TO A WOMAN.
Somerhalder is also the Founder/President of the Ian Somerhalder Foundation (ISF) which was established in November 2010. The purpose of the Foundation is to advance science; promote the conservation of natural resources for the benefit of the entire community; provide relief to the poor, distressed, and underprivileged; and support other organizations conducting activities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Somerhalder was born and raised in Louisiana, and he currently resides in Los Angeles.
For “V Wars” cast, trailer and first look, click here.
FAST FACTS:
SHOWRUNNERS: William Laurin & Glenn Davis
STARS: Ian Somerhalder (Dr. Luther Swann), Adrian Holmes (Michael Fayne), Jacky Lai (Kaylee Vo), Peter Outerbridge (Calix Niklos), Kyle Breitkopf (Dez), Laura Vandervoot (Mila Dubov), Kimberly-Sue Murray (Danika Dubov)
DIRECTORS: Brad Turner, TJ Scott, Kaare Andrews, Marita Grabiak, Bobby Roth, Ian Somerhalder
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: William Laurin, Glenn Davis, Brad Turner, Eric Birnberg, Thomas Walden, James Gibb, Ian Somerhalder, Lydia Antonini, Matthew McCluggage, Paul Harb, Ted Adams, Jonathan Maberry
PRODUCED BY : High Park Entertainment in association with IDW Entertainment
EPISODES: 10 episodes
GENRE: Horror/Thriller
FILMED: Toronto
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