Two recurring players are on their way to The Vampire Diaries Season 4, and each is expected to play a key role early on.

FIRST, a new casting notice calls for a teenage actress to portray April. A Mystic Falls native and private school student, she moves back to town after a death in the family.

Might she be a love interest for Jeremy? These two will apparently have a sad something in common.

SECOND, producers are looking for a "scary hot" to come on board as Connor. This character is outlined as a "highly trained killing machine." Will he be the new villain teased by both Julie Plec and The CW itself in a press release?

Weigh in now with your reaction to these roles and with any suggestions on who should take them on!

UPDATE: Todd Williams (The Chicago Code, In Plain Sight) has landed the role of Connor.

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