taylor kinney in the vampire diaries

Ben Taylor and Dominique Rose join the couch to spill everything about their roles in "Hear Me Once More." From messy plot twists to the unique challenges of vertical TV, they dive into what made this project unforgettable—on screen and off.

After the werewolf leader Akasha was forced into suicide by the vampire Eric, her soul was transferred into the body of a recently deceased girl by the Grim Reaper. The Reaper offered her a deal: if she married Eric within 49 days, she could be brought back to life. Reluctant at first, Akasha's resolve hardened when she learned of her family's fate at the hands of the new leader, Francis. Driven by vengeance, she reluctantly agreed to strike a bargain with the Grim Reaper.

After years of abuse and isolation push him to the brink of suicide, Elias is saved by the mysterious Oliver, who convinces him to write a death wish list to complete over the summer. Oliver, a centuries-old vampire, initially sought Elias only for his unique blood, but his craving soon morphs into an uncontrollable desire. As Elias grapples with the truth and his burgeoning feelings, he is violently confronted by Oliver's vengeful vampire bride.

Chloe, a quiet, and reserved college student, has a werewolf bestie Amelia, and she had no plans to bring herself into Amelia's world, knowing all too well that werewolves and humans didn't mix, but that all changed when Amelia invited her to the Aberdeen ball, the biggest party of the year for the pack. How could she say no when Amelia gave her best pouty face and puppy dog eyes? Chloe agreed simply to help her friend feel at ease, but what she wasn't prepared for was meeting the Alpha. They are destined soulmate? No way! At this point, Chloe's childhood sweetheart who she once had a crush on reappears in her life, but now he has turned into a vampire to get revenge on the Aberdeen pack...

Twenty years ago, renowned designer Taylor Snow traveled back to her husband Felix Moore's hometown with their children to honor his ancestors. But fate had other plans—a sudden storm led to a car crash, and Taylor and her daughter fell off a cliff, disappearing without a trace. Just a year later, Felix married his childhood friend, Zoe York, and life moved on. Fast forward two decades, Taylor Snow, now suffering from amnesia and living under the name Snow Taylor, finds herself reunited with the people she once loved—without even realizing it.

Taylor marries Xerxes, a man in a coma, to pay for her grandmother's critical medical treatment. But when Xerxes wakes up, he tells her to leave. Eight months later, Taylor is expecting twins. After her mother runs off with all her money, Taylor works as a delivery driver despite her heavily pregnant belly and unexpectedly crosses paths with Xerxes. Not realizing she's his wife, Xerxes falls for her. When the truth finally comes out, the two reconcile and find their happiness together.

Taylor marries Xerxes, a man in a coma, to pay for her grandmother's critical medical treatment. But when Xerxes wakes up, he tells her to leave. Eight months later, Taylor is expecting twins. After her mother runs off with all her money, Taylor works as a delivery driver despite her heavily pregnant belly and unexpectedly crosses paths with Xerxes. Not realizing she's his wife, Xerxes falls for her. When the truth finally comes out, the two reconcile and find their happiness together.

Millie Jefferson, a young woman about to get married, is sold by her boyfriend to a local organization in Tasville. In this place filled with violence and bloodshed, Millie seduces Reece Taylor, known as the Prince, to escape. However, as they spend time together, she falls in love with him, only to discover she's caught in an even bigger whirlpool of danger.

Gabrielle Taylor, a bold young model, is publicly humiliated and fired after discovering her ex is marrying her best friend. A spontaneous kiss with powerful CEO Kyle Wright sets off a chain of events that pulls her into his world. Hired as his assistant, Gabrielle must navigate ambition, romance, and betrayal in a glamorous, high-stakes world.

Justin Stockwell is paralyzed in a car accident caused by his brother Dustin's betrayal, becoming bitter and violent. Dawn Whiting becomes his caregiver for the high salary to pay her child's medical bills, enduring his abuse. Justin realizes Dawn resembles a woman from a one-night stand years ago and discovers she had a son, Taylor. To confirm if Taylor is his child, he goes to a club and shockingly finds Dustin there—his betrayer brother is now Dawn's fiance. Learning Dawn is indeed his past lover, Justin plots to claim both her and the child.

Seven years ago, Grace Taylor accidentally spent a night with Justin Randall, the powerful CEO of Randall Corp, and gave birth to twins. But under her father's orders, one of the babies was stolen at birth.Now, she returns to the country to find her missing child, only to cross paths with Justin once more. Neither recognizes the other at first, but sparks quietly reignite. By chance, Hugo makes friends with a boy who looks just like him—and it turns out he's the lost twin. As the truth unravels,Justin discovers that Grace is the mother of his children. When she tries to leave with the boys, he begs her to stay. In the end, past wounds heal, love finds its way back, and the family is finally made whole.

Seven years ago, Grace Taylor accidentally spent a night with Justin Randall, the powerful CEO of Randall Corp, and gave birth to twins. But under her father's orders, one of the babies was stolen at birth.Now, she returns to the country to find her missing child, only to cross paths with Justin once more. Neither recognizes the other at first, but sparks quietly reignite. By chance, Hugo makes friends with a boy who looks just like him—and it turns out he's the lost twin. As the truth unravels,Justin discovers that Grace is the mother of his children. When she tries to leave with the boys, he begs her to stay. In the end, past wounds heal, love finds its way back, and the family is finally made whole.

Rory Taylor, the future Lord of the Divine Order, once spent three years undercover, mistaken by everyone as an ex-con and lowlife. After returning, he found his mother being abused by his stepfather—and without hesitation, he stepped in to protect her and taught the abuser a harsh lesson.But his stepfather's family ruled the local underworld and came after Rory for revenge. With unmatched personal strength and the hidden power of the Divine Order, Rory brought them all to justice.Later, when the infamous "King of Hell," Kyle Joust,bullied Rory's classmates, and even Rory's own cousin used his name to act arrogant and lawless, Rory never strayed from his sense of justice. One by one, he wiped out every trace of evil in his path.

Anna Poole had faced hardships since childhood. While trying to resolve a company crisis with her good friend, Serene Cox, Anna was drugged and sold to Mr. King. After Anna injured Mr. King and escaped, she ended up in the room of another man, Zach Howl, who was also under the influence of an aphrodisiac. As a result, they unexpectedly became intimate. As soon as Anna regained consciousness, she decided to confront Serene and accidentally overheard a conspiracy between Serene and the supposedly deceased Bryan Lane. Outraged, Anna confronted Serene, who injured her and caused a fire to start. In a life-threatening situation, Anna was saved by Waver Taylor, who had just returned to the country. Ten months later, she gave birth to twins, and one of them was taken away by the Browns. Along with a doctor, the Brown mother and daughter falsely claimed that the child died to suffocation.

Elena, a downtrodden werewolf, crosses paths with Theodore, the seemingly merciless Alpha of the Blackvine pack. Their encounter sparks a revelation: they are fated mates. As passion ignites, they are thrust into a perilous dance, battling against societal divides and formidable adversaries. The burning question looms large: will their love conquer the insurmountable odds, or will fate cruelly tear them apart?