In ‘The Originals‘, Joseph Morgan plays Klaus Mikaelson, Daniel Gillies plays Elijah Mikaelson, and Phoebe Tonkin plays Hayley Marshall; the show follows the original vampire family in New Orleans.
Main cast
- Klaus MikaelsonJoseph Morgan1–5Main
- Elijah MikaelsonDaniel Gillies1–5Main
- Hayley MarshallPhoebe Tonkin1–5Main
- Rebekah MikaelsonClaire Holt1–2; recurring laterMain
- Marcel GerardCharles Michael Davis1–5Main
- Davina ClaireDanielle Campbell1–5Main
- Sophie DeverauxDaniella Pineda1Main
- Camille O’ConnellLeah Pipes1–3Main
- Josh RoszaSteven Krueger1–4Main
- Vincent GriffithYusuf Gatewood2–5Main
- Freya MikaelsonRiley Voelkel2–5Main
- Kol MikaelsonNathaniel Buzolic3–5; guest earlierMain
Supporting cast
- GenevieveElyse Levesque1–2Supp
- Jackson KennerNathan Parsons2–3Supp
- Finn MikaelsonCasper Zafer2–4Supp
- Aurora de MartelRebecca Breeds3Supp
Guest & voice
- Esther MikaelsonAlice Evans1–2Guest
- MikaelSebastian Roché1–2Guest
- Lenore/ElizabethJasmine Guy2Guest
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About this cast
The Originals is a supernatural drama series that aired on The CW from 2013 to 2018, centering on the original vampire family, the Mikaelsons. The show follows Klaus, Elijah, and their siblings as they vie for power in the French Quarter of New Orleans, with Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, and Phoebe Tonkin leading the cast.
FAQs
Who plays Klaus Mikaelson in The Originals?
Klaus Mikaelson is played by Joseph Morgan. He originated the role on The Vampire Diaries before leading this spin-off.
Who plays Elijah Mikaelson in The Originals?
Elijah Mikaelson is played by Daniel Gillies. He also reprised his role from The Vampire Diaries.
Who plays Hayley Marshall in The Originals?
Hayley Marshall is played by Phoebe Tonkin. Her character is a werewolf and the mother of Klaus’s daughter Hope.
Is The Originals connected to The Vampire Diaries?
Yes, The Originals is a direct spin-off of The Vampire Diaries, focusing on the original vampire family that first appeared in that series.
How many seasons of The Originals are there?
The Originals ran for five seasons from 2013 to 2018 on The CW.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026