James Remar Joins ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Cast

When “The Vampire Diaries” returns in January 2010, there will be a new face among the cast members. According to buddytv.com, James Remur, who may be known for playing Dexter Morgan’s father Harry in “Dexter,” is joining the cast.

James will be playing Giuseppe Salvatore, who will be known as Stefan and Damon’s father. Reports say that Remur is expected to start filming his scenes at the beginning of next month. And it looks like he’ll be in more than one episode as well.

When speaking about the role to TV Guide Magazine, Remur said that Giuseppe is an aristocrat in the 1860’s and is of Italian decent. He went on to say that it will be the Civil War Era and it will be all about how he relates to Damon and Stefan.