Rick Worthy Cast As Rudy Hopkins

Bonnie Bennett's dad is finally coming to town!

Rick Worthy has been cast on The Vampire Diaries as Rudy Hopkins, the estranged father to witch Bonnie (Kat Graham), TVGuide.com has learned.
"It's time!" executive producer Julie Plec told us in June when we asked about Daddy Bennett's arrival. "This year is a big year of transitions. It's the end of senior year, and there's a rich home life for everybody we're going to explore."

Bonnie has rarely mentioned her father throughout the series, other than stating his disapproval of her family's supernatural history. Finally, after years of distance, Rudy will suddenly make an attempt to protect Bonnie from the dangers in Mystic Falls. About time, don't ya think?

Worthy, who makes his debut in the 10th episode, has previously appeared on CSI, Heroes and Battlestar Galactica.

More Info On Rudy Hopkins

Here is a little more information in addition to what we already know about Rudy Hopkins. 

• Rudy has been away from Mystic Falls too long and is worried about Bonnie’s safety and future.
• Rudy is tired of burying his head in the sand and wants to make things right between himself and Bonnie.
• Rudy also has an intense chat with Bonnie’s new mentor, Professor Shane.
• Rudy makes it very clear to Shane that he doesn’t trust him and knows about his past missteps at his previous college.
• Rudy, a Whitmore College Board member, also threatens to have Shane’s job if his intentions with Bonnie are anything other than academic, leaving Shane completely blindsided.

New Recurring Guest Role

Episode 4x10 (untitled at the moment) will see the introduction of a new recurring guest role. Not a lot is known about the new character except his name which is "Rudy Hopkins" and that he is an African American in his late 30's and is a "protective parent".
More to come as and when available.