Joseph Morgan, The Originals, is also a director and writer

We all know Joseph Morgan, the controlling yet sensitive vampire Klaus of The Vampire Diaries and the upcoming The Originals. But Joseph Morgan is more than a handsome face with a hunky body, seductive voice, and sexy accent.



Joseph Morgan is a huge fan of horror, fantasy, Stephen King, and “The Walking Dead.” After discovering Quentin Tarantino at the age of 15, he was inspired to write his first screenplay. While studying at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, Joseph continued to write, participated in student films, and did scenes from his favorite movies in his acting classes.



After graduating he began getting roles in movies and TV shows, including “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,” “Alexander,” “Henry VIII,” “Immortals,” and of course “The Vampire Diaries” and soon “The Originals.” He helped produce “500 Miles North” and “Warhouse” and was actively involved in the creative decision-making of both films.



In addition to producing, Joseph Morgan also wrote and directed “Revelation,” his directorial debut. This 12-minute short, which debuted at the Atlanta Film Festival, has been referred to as a “gripping ride into darkness.” In additional to directing and editing, Joseph wrote the screenplay with Persia White, who played Abby Bennett on The Vampire Diaries. Persia stars in “Revelation,” helped with writing and editing, and also composed and performed the soundtrack for the short.



Synopsis of “Revelation”

A woman trapped in a post-apocalyptic situation questions her reality. As she secures her house against an unknown terror outside, she reflects upon the darkness that took her husband and changed the world as she knew it. But she is not alone. After barely surviving a brutal encounter that pushes her to her limits, both physically and emotionally, she is forced to leave the safety of her home, and is propelled towards a staggering conclusion that will change her forever.

I wouldn’t be surprised if you see the name “Joseph Morgan” as a writer or director of an episode of two of The Originals when it debuts on The CW next fall! If you would like to find out more about Joseph Morgan and “Revelation” you can visit Joseph’s  “Revelation” website.