Joseph Morgan has announced that he will be a series regular on season three of The Vampire Diaries.

The British actor, who plays the Original vampire Klaus, revealed via Twitter that he has been upgraded from a guest star to a series regular on the CW series.

"I got an official pick up for series 3 today. See you soon sweethearts ;) (sic)," Morgan wrote.

It was previously reported that Morgan had potentially been promoted to a series regular when The CW listed him alongside the other full-time cast members in the description for The Vampire Diaries.

Series star Nina Dobrev recently revealed that she hopes her character will be single for a while, stating that she wants Elena "to stand on her own two feet".

In April, Vampire Diaries executive producer Julie Plec explained her choice of Morgan for the role of Klaus, claiming that she was impressed with his depth and intelligence as an actor.

The Vampire Diaries returns in the fall to The CW.

Source: Digital Spy

Klaus Promo

Klaus Music

• Helena Beat - Foster The People


• Compulsion - Doves


• Get Some - Lykke Li

VD S2 EP19

Klaus

AIRDATE: April 21,2011

Stefan and Damon are furious when they discover that Elena has defied them both to make a new ally and take control of the plan to out-maneuver Klaus. Disagreement over how to protect Elena leads to growing tension between the Salvatore brothers. Meanwhile, Stefan has his hands full trying to keep a confused and frightened Jenna safe. Flashbacks to 1491 reveal Katherine's introduction to Elijah and Klaus, along with the origin of the moonstone curse. Elena learns shocking new information about Klaus' motives.

We Have A Klaus!!!

When Elijah came into the picture, it was hard to believe that anyone could top him on the frightfulness scale. Seriously, he is a bad A**, just look how he ripped out the werewolves heart this past episode "Crying Wolf". However, we have been hearing all the legends, all the rumors, and all the hype about the Head of "The Originals", and Elijah's boss, Klaus. Everyone has had their speculations on which actors they thought should portray the character, I have to admit that I very much liked Daniel Gillies'(Elijah)idea of Ian Mcshane's playing Klaus...lol After the long search, the Vampire Diaries has found their man!

On April 21,2011 we shall see the debut of Klaus who will be portrayed by Welsh actor Joseph Morgan!!! Joseph Morgan's appearances include; Master and Commander, Alexander, and Mansfield Park.

I have to admit, Morgan is not really who I would have pictured to portray the big bad oldest vampire that everyone is fearing and trying to figure out how to destroy. That said, I am sure the team of The Vampire Diaries knowa what they are doing. They sure have not disappointed me so far!! So I don't know about you, but I am very much looking forward to the arrival of Klaus in April!!

How about you? What are your thoughts?