MTV has confirmed that a fourth season of "The Vampire Diaries" will premiere on June 23, 2014. This marks the first season without the character of Crystal Reed, who was killed off in the third season. The cast has been updated with new additions including Meagan Tandy as Braeden, Dylan Sprayberry as "Liam," Khylin Rambo as Mason, and Mason Dye as his best friend Garrett.
Dylan O'Brien also confirmed in an interview that Malia Tate (Shelley Hennig) would be a regular next season and joins the cast.