The CW Television Network is now releasing the promo photos for the upcoming "Vampire Diaries" Season 5. The first official CW promo photo features actor Ian Somerhalder, who portrays one of the lead characters named Damon Salvatore, looking serious and in deep thought perhaps with the big things about to happen in the new season.

Actor Ian Somerhalder as vampire Damon Salvatore in the "Vampire Diaries" series. Photo Credit: Twitter/@DelenaIsTheLove

The 34-year-old heartthrob actor can be seen in the promo photo wearing the trademark outfit combination of black shirt and black jeans while channeling the serious look. Mr Somerhalder may be tired from busy filming schedule for the "Vampire Diaries" but he recently expressed on social networking site Twitter his dedication to go to work.

"Quiet, warm and inky-dark ride to TVD set, southern summer mornings... Wonderful," Ian posted on his Twitter account @iansomerhalder. As Damon Salvatore, Ian will act out on the big and exciting things to come in the successful TV drama series like his relationship with Elena Gilbert that ex-girlfriend Nina Dobrev portrays.

"It's been a fun summer for Elena and Damon. And Elena's going to college now, so they're going to try to make the long-distance thing work," Julie Plec, the "Vampire Diaries" executive producer, revealed at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con.

It has been previously reported that Damon and Elena may head to a break-up in the latest season due to the long-distance separation and character Aaron entering Elena's life. Now, a new spoiler report claims that Elena's doppelganger, Katherine Pierce, will be the one responsible in bringing trouble between the couple.

According to the TV Guide report, Damon and Elena will first start off very happy with their new romantic relationship but there will be someone causing an obstacle between them. The trouble-maker will reportedly be the now-turned-human Katherine who has been residing all summer long in the Salvatore home.

The exciting events in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 5 will unfold when the TV drama series premieres on Thursday, October 3, at 8 p.m. at the CW Television Network. Another series the viewers can look forward to is the "Vampire Diaries" spin-off titled "The Originals" scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, October 8.

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