The Originals - Highlights From The TCA Panel

• The pilot "Always And Forever" will be a retelling of the backdoor pilot (Episode 20 "The Originals") that aired on The Vampire Diaries. Itwill be told from Elijah's (Daniel Gillies) point of view. Elijah will be in every scene.

• The show is primarily filmed in Atlanta (Conyers) but big scenes like Jackson Square will be filmed in New Orleans.

• Marcel is the most popular guy in New Orleans. He has control over all the magic, day walkers and those wanting to earn daylight rings.

• In regards to crossovers with The Vampire Diaries, Julie Plec wants the show to establish on it's own initially.There's history and fan favourite relationships that have been left alone that could potentially be explored.

• Hayley's pregnancy will be a "slow burn". She won't show for a while. The pregnancy will remain front and centre for a good portion of the first season.

• Rebekah will arrive into New Orleans in the second episode in a red sports car and wearing a mini skirt.

• Rebekah and Marcel have history. In the second episode "House Of The Rising Son", they will reconnect.

• Rebekah feels protective of Hayley. She always wanted a sister. Rebekah's first line to Hayley is "Get my bags."

• Klaus and Marcel have an incredibly deep history and there's a very powerful family bond. We'll see how it was born in the 1800's.

• Marcel's origin story begins in 1815 as a young kid. He's younger than the vampires on The Vampire Diaries.