Based on the IDW Publishing graphic novel of the same name, Somerhalder will star as Dr. Luther Swann, a scientist trying to save the world from a deadly outbreak that has fractured society. Dr. Swann enters a world of untold horror when a mysterious disease transforms his best friend, Michael Fayne (Adrian Holmes), into a murderous predator who feeds on other humans. As the disease spreads and more people are transformed, society fractures into opposing camps pitting normal people against the growing number of these “vampires.” Swann races against time to understand what’s happening, while Fayne rises to become the powerful underground leader of the vampires.

Previously, Somerhalder starred as Damon Salvatore in the hit television series The Vampire Diaries, which ran for 8 seasons. In addition to acting in the show, he also took on the role as director in both season 7 and 8. Somerhalder also appeared in an episode of the ground-breaking and Emmy award-winning climate change documentary series, Years of Living Dangerously. He also starred as Boone Carlyle in the Golden Globe and Emmy award winning drama, Lost, which earned him a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice TV Breakout Performance.