The Vampire Diaries is preparing fans for a trip to The Big Easy.

Earlier today, we posted the official episode description for "The Originals," the unique April 25th installment that will serve as a backdoor pilot for a proposed Vampire Diaries spinoff.

Now, The CW has gone ahead and taken it one step further, releasing photos from the installment that introduce fans to such new characters as Malaya Rivera Drew as Jane-Anne and Daniella Pineda as Sophie. We also see some brotherly bonding between Klaus and Elijah, as well as a hopeful Hayley, on hand to track down her family.

Take your first look now at The Originals:

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