Despite the hot summer sun, the vampires of Mystic Falls never rest. There's no time to sleep. There's no time to hide from the sun. They must take full advantage of their time off, and that's exactly what they're doing. Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev are both spending their vacation starring in feature films, and now other members of "The Vampire Diaries" cast are following suit.

Sara Canning, who plays Jenna Sommers on the show, recently joined the cast of the untitled psychological drama centered on Eadweard Muybridge, according to Hollywood Reporter. Canning will play the role of Muybridge's wife.

Muybridge was a famous photographer in the 19th Century who shot pictures of nude and deformed subjects. He then got his first taste of fame after pioneering motion photography. He captured animals and humans in action and paved the way for motion pictures with a zoopraxiscope device. Here's the eerie twist: he killed his wife's lover and received a justifiable homicide verdict.

While some actors are exploring various opportunities, others are joining "The Vampire Diaries" crew. Wetpaint reports that four new characters will be making their way to Whitmore College.

Nadia is "emotional and beautiful" and has been travelling far and wide with a "vengeance." Jesse is an upperclassman at Whitmore that becomes involved with the Mystic Falls gang. Megan is "too smart for her own good," and finally, Tessa is "a nobleman's daughter," which hints at a potential flashback.

Season 5 will take place primarily at Whitmore College, and aside from the additional characters, life at college will open the door for new experiences and opportunities. "We're definitely going to be entering an entire new world at Whitmore College, so we'll get to meet new friends and new enemies," said executive producer Julie Plec. "There'll be a lot of new people entering our universe that we'll get to know well - and then also maybe some new romantic interests for some of our characters."

"The Vampire Diaries" will return to The CW October 10.