<P> In February 2013 , it was announced that Daniella Pineda was cast as the witch Sophie for episode 4x20 of The Vampire Diaries . This episode serves as a backdoor - pilot for the spin - off series , revolving around the Originals and taking place in the French Quarter of New Orleans . She was a regular cast member for first thirteen episodes of the series . </P>
<P> In February 2013 , it was announced that Daniella Pineda was cast as the witch Sophie for episode 4x20 of The Vampire Diaries . This episode serves as a backdoor - pilot for the spin - off series , revolving around the Originals and taking place in the French Quarter of New Orleans . She was a regular cast member for first thirteen episodes of the series . </P>
what came first vampire diaries or the originals
what came first vampire diaries or the originals
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries