Michael Trevino Q&A Session HUB Melbourne Transcript



Q: Whats your favourite supernatural creature?
A: Lycans.

Q: Did you know how your character would develop, or were you surprised by it all?
A: I read the first two books, so I had a bit of an idea of how Tyler was, but then when we started filming, every scene was either Jeremy and Tyler, or Matt and Tyler. They were always fighting. I thought to myself 'show that Tyler has some humanity', but its a big cast with a lot of story lines. I can't wait for season two though. It should be very interesting.


Q: What's your favourite scene so far?
A: I think when he punches Jeremy in the face, and he's kind of like 'what's going on with me? What's happening?'. Fans who have read the books will know what's gonna happen, but those who haven't are in for a big surprise.

Q: Did you know that they're casting your Uncle?
A: He's kind of the 'cool' uncle. He comes back, and he might pull Tyler aside or something and say 'Tyler, buddy, I got something to tell you.'

Q: How did you get in to acting?
A: I didn't actually do any acting classes in school, but it was something that I thought I could do, so I got myself in to some theatre classes, worked my ass off and capitalised on every opportunity that came my way.

Q: Which character would you have liked to play?
A: Damon.

Q: Who on set do you get along with the most?
A: All of them! We all live within five minutes of each other. Most of my scenes are with Zach (Roerig) and Stephen (R. McQueen) so I usually hang out with them a lot.

Q: What would you really like Tyler to do in series two?
A: Show that he isn't such a prick, and that show some more about his family. Perhaps show some of the Lockwood ancestors in the flashbacks to 1864 - maybe they were bullies back then. Maybe they could show a reason why he is the way he is.


Q: Which episode is your favourite so far?
A: The finale, because we finally get to see a glimpse of what Tyler is.

Q: If you could be a character on any show, which would it be?
A: A serial killer on Dexter.

Q: What would you be if you weren't acting?
A: I'd either be a lawyer, or when I was younger I wanted to major in Marine Biology because I wanted to do the shows at Seaworld, you know, with Shamu?


Q: What do you get up to when you aren't filming?
A: Usually just hang out with friends and family.

Q: What do you think it is about Vamps, Were's and Supes that attracts us to them so much?
A: It's history repeating. We see the success of shows like Buffy, and Angel, and it's timeless. And then there's the new generation. The Vampire Diaries wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for the success of the Twilight Saga and True Blood.

Q: Team Stefan or Team Damon?
A: Damon.

Q: Why?
A: I think Damon and Tyler come from similar worlds. Both of them have inner demons, and both of them are flawed.

Q: Will Tyler get a love interest in season two?
A: [hesitates] Yes. He will, but that's all I can say.

Q: What kind of music do you like?
A: I really do listen to everything. The Doors are my favourite. I partied a lot when I was younger *grins* Dubstep. That's all I'm sayin'. If you don't know what it is, look it up. (Authors note: I did look it up for those of you who don't know what it is - Dubstep)

Q: What are you favourite t.v. shows?
A: Dexter, Modern Family, The Office.

Q: Would you mind if your character went to the Dark Side?
A: Not at all. Not. At. All. We're going dark.

Q: Who is your mentor?
A: My grandfather. He worked hard. He lived in the southern side of Texas. That's who I look up to.

Q: Have you tasted Vegemite while you're here?
A: Yes, I had it on toast! One of the local Sydney people did it so I wouldn't mess it up. It's an acquired taste, but it could grow on me. I didn't spit it out.

Q: What do you like and dislike about Tyler?
A: I dislike that he's in fights all the time. It's repetitive. He's super cocky too. I want them to show something normal, like that he has a heart. There's too much in season 1, but I believe we will get to see it in season two. And I LIKE that he's the big man on campus. He won't take no for an answer.


Q: Where do you think you'll be in ten or twenty years?
A: Swimming with Shamu at Seaworld... no, no, [laughs]. I'm hoping to be in films by then. Maybe directing. That would be amazing.