Klaus (Joseph Morgan) goes back to his New Orleans roots in this promo for the upcoming Vampire Diaries spin-off The Originals!

“Loyalty. Family. I want what he has,” Klaus says about his protege Marcel (Charles Michael Davis). “I want it back. I want to be king!”

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In case you missed them, check out the first episode stills! And don’t forget to read our interview with Joseph where he talks about the new show!

The Originals airs this Thursday, April 25th @ 8PM ET on The CW!

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Check out the official poster for the upcoming Vampire Diaries spin-off The Originals!

The shot features the Original vampire siblings Klaus (Joseph Morgan), Rebekah (Claire Holt) and Elijah (Daniel Gillies), and cast newbie Marcel (Charles Michael Davis). Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) is noticeably absent for some unknown reason.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of The Originals

In case you missed them, check out the first episode stills! And don’t forget to read our interview with Joseph where he talks about the new show!

The Originals will air as a backdoor pilot on Thursday, April 25th @ 8PM on The CW!

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Joseph Morgan has his fortune told in this new still from The Originals.

In the premiere episode, Klaus (Morgan) returns to New Orleans after hearing a plot brewing against him there. Siblings Elijah (Daniel Gillies) and Rebekah (Claire Holt) accompany him on the ride.

Phoebe Tonkin, Daniella Pineda, Danielle Campbell, Charles Michael Davis and Leah Pipes also star.

The Originals, a spin-off from The Vampire Diaries, premieres Thursday, April 25th @ 8PM ET/PT on the CW.

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