Legacies is a spinoff show of the popular Vampire Diaries universe created by Julie Plec. It focuses on the next generation of supernatural beings at the Salvatore Boarding School. With the show now in its fourth season, many fans of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals have been wondering if popular characters like Klaus and Caroline will ever make an appearance.
Will Klaus be in Legacies?
Klaus Mikaelson, played by Joseph Morgan, was one of the main characters on The Vampire Diaries and The Originals. As an original vampire and werewolf hybrid, he was an extremely powerful character with a complicated history. Klaus formed relationships with other characters on both shows, including Caroline Forbes.
Fans are eager to see Klaus potentially return in Legacies. However, Joseph Morgan has repeatedly said that he will not be reprising his role as Klaus on the spinoff show. Here are some key reasons why Klaus will likely not appear on Legacies:
- Joseph Morgan has retired from playing Klaus – The actor has stated multiple times in interviews that his time as Klaus has ended. He feels the character’s story was completed on The Originals and does not plan to return as Klaus again.
- Klaus died at the end of The Originals – Klaus met his end on the series finale of The Originals, sacrificing himself to save his daughter Hope. This seemingly precludes Klaus from returning unless it was in flashback form.
- The focus is on the next generation – Legacies was designed to spotlight a younger generation of supernatural heroes, not rehash characters from past shows. Bringing back Klaus could shift the focus away from Hope and her classmates.
- Cameos would be complicated – Even a short Klaus cameo would be tricky given his importance. The writers would need to come up with strong reasons for his temporary return.
Given all these factors, the chances of Klaus returning seem very low. Julie Plec and Joseph Morgan appear to have closed the book on Klaus Mikaelson appearing in Legacies.
Will Caroline be in Legacies?
Caroline Forbes, played by Candice King, was also a significant character on The Vampire Diaries. She had a close connection to Klaus and was the mother of Alaric’s twin daughters, who are key characters on Legacies. So could Caroline potentially show up on the new series?
Candice King has been more open than Joseph Morgan about returning as Caroline in Legacies. In interviews, she has said she would be willing to reprise the role at some point if the circumstances were right. Here are some key points around Caroline potentially appearing on Legacies:
- The character’s connections – As the mother of Lizzie and Josie, it would make sense for Caroline to visit them on important occasions.
- Candice King is open to guest spots – The actress has indicated she would consider coming back for cameo appearances here and there.
- Fans would love to see Caroline – She was a favorite character on The Vampire Diaries that viewers would welcome back.
- Her return needs to make sense – The writers would need to craft a compelling reason for Caroline to come to the school that serves the overall story.
Caroline appearing on Legacies is more likely than Klaus given Candice King’s willingness and the character’s direct connections to main characters. But her cameo appearances would need to be limited and strategic rather than making her a regular cast member again.
Have Klaus and Caroline appeared on Legacies yet?
So far in the first three seasons of Legacies, neither Klaus nor Caroline have made any appearances. There have been occasional references to them – for example, the twins mentioning their mother Caroline. But the characters themselves have not shown up on screen.
Show creator Julie Plec has remained firm that Klaus will not be returning to the TVD universe in Legacies. Joseph Morgan has reaffirmed this as well in recent interviews when asked about the possibility.
As for Caroline, there is still potential she could appear at some point later in the show’s run. However, she has not been on Legacies yet despite fans hoping for even a small cameo over the past few seasons.
Could other characters return instead?
If Klaus and Caroline are unlikely to return to Legacies, could other characters from The Vampire Diaries or The Originals show up instead? Here are a few possibilities:
- Rebekah – Klaus’s sister could return to check on Hope while also causing drama.
- Kol – Klaus’s witty younger brother Kol Mikaelson could make an appearance.
- Freya – The powerful witch Freya Mikaelson has history with Hope and could return.
- Bonnie Bennett – Bonnie was close with Caroline and has witch skills that could be useful.
Julie Plec has said the door is open for these and other characters to guest star if it makes sense for the Legacies storyline. So while Klaus and Caroline are unlikely, viewers may see some other familiar faces from past shows pop up occasionally.
What do the actors think?
In addition to creator Julie Plec ruling out Klaus in Legacies, Joseph Morgan has made his opinions very clear. Here are some direct quotes from the actor on reprising his role as Klaus:
“No, I’m done.”
“I reached the end of my time as Klaus on The Originals.”
“It was a great honor to play him, but stories must end.”
Based on these comments, Joseph Morgan appears committed to leaving Klaus in the past and not having him appear in Legacies. Showrunner Julie Plec echoes this sentiment about giving Klaus’ story a proper conclusion.
Candice King has been more equivocal on returning as Caroline:
“Never say never.”
“If it worked timing wise with my schedule, I’d love to.”
“It’d be fun to see what’s she up to.”
So King seems open to revisiting the role at some point if the show wants to bring Caroline back for a sensible storyline. But she isn’t actively pushing for a cameo or guest arc on Legacies any time soon.
How could they return?
Despite it being very unlikely, especially for Klaus, fans have speculated about ways these characters could potentially return on Legacies:
- Flashbacks – Appearing in flashbacks to past events provides one way to briefly see them.
- Dream sequences – Caroline or Klaus could be part of an important dream sequence.
- Hallucinations/Visions – Mystical events at the Salvatore school could allow for hallucinated appearances.
- Alternative universe – An alternate reality storyline could feature different versions of the characters.
However, all these ideas would likely only work for very limited, short appearances rather than a full guest arc. And Joseph Morgan remains adamant he is done playing Klaus, so any ideas for that character to return seem quite far-fetched at this point unfortunately for fans.
What do fans think?
Not surprisingly, Vampire Diaries universe fans have very strong opinions on whether Klaus, Caroline, or other characters should return for Legacies! Here is a summary of fan reactions:
- Many fans desperately want to see Klaus back – He was a fan-favorite character and his chemistry with Caroline was popular.
- Fans miss Caroline as well, but understand her return needs to make sense.
- Some think the new students should get focus, not past characters.
- Having Caroline back for an episode or two to visit her daughters would be welcomed.
- Most fans seem to accept Klaus won’t actually return, even if they would love to see him again.
- Viewers are divided on whether other past characters like Rebekah or Kol should appear.
- Fans appreciate that Legacies is its own show and that the old characters’ stories concluded.
While not unanimous, it seems many fans want Caroline to return at some point but accept Klaus is likely done. And most viewers want to see the new generation get focus rather than constant cameos from The Vampire Diaries or The Originals.
Conclusion
At this point, Klaus appearing on Legacies unfortunately seems very unlikely given Joseph Morgan declining to reprise the role anymore along with the character having died. Showrunner Julie Plec also seems committed to keeping the focus on new characters rather than revisiting Klaus again after giving him a proper sendoff.
However, Caroline returning does remain a possibility that fans would enjoy seeing if done in a thoughtful way. Actress Candice King is open to returning, and the character has direct connections to the Salvatore school and her daughters there. But her cameos would likely need to be limited without overshadowing the new cast.
While Klaus and Caroline’s stories seem finished, viewers shouldn’t rule out quick guest appearances from some other fan-favorite characters from the TVD universe. Seeing the likes of Rebekah, Kol, or Bonnie again would be welcome nods to longtime fans if done sparingly. But the main focus will likely remain on Hope, the twins, and the next generation of supernatural heroes and villains rather than rehashing the past.