Vampire Diaries actor ‘tempted’ to get lawyer as he claims co-star Joseph Morgan got him banned

There’s drama in The Vampire Diaries universe, and Nathaniel Buzolic has accused Joseph Morgan of getting him banned from fan conventions. 

In both The Vampire Diaries and later The Originals, Nathaniel Buzolic played Kol Mikaelson, one of the younger original vampires. His acting work is pretty nonexistent these days, with his most recent credit being on the Israeli version of Strictly, Rokdim Im Kokhavim. 

At the same time, Joseph Morgan played one of the most popular characters of all time, his brother, Niklaus ‘Klaus’ Mikaelson. 

The Vampire Diaries universe has long been entrenched in controversy and drama, but now those two actors have seemingly butted heads. 

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Nathaniel Buzolic accused Joseph Morgan of getting him banned 

First, some context. Ever since the October 7 attacks in Israel, Christian actor Nathaniel has been spouting pro-Zionist beliefs across the internet. His Instagram now resembles more of a podcast-bro than an actor, often employing AI-generated images and anti-Muslim rhetoric to get his point across. 

Though he’s not screaming it from the rooftops, Joseph Morgan has been quietly pro-Palestine. He shared supportive statements in 2023 and is listed on various databases for his views against the ongoing conflict. 

Despite not being as vocal as celebs like Macklemore and Olivia Rodrigo, Joseph had Nathaniel Buzolic removed from various fan events, according to the disgruntled actor. 

 

 

 

 

 

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In an Instagram video, Nathaniel said: “I’m going to spill some tea for you right now if you’re a Vampire Diaries or Originals fan. There was an actor that I worked with that has had me banned from attending fan events if he’s there. Quietly. 

“He doesn’t share his solidarity with the Palestinian people on his social media, but that’s proboably just because he wants to protect his career. But he also wanted to stop me from getting work and meeting with fans.”

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joseph morgan banning an islamophobes and zionist from getting work! my love and respect for this man will never end. he is the best and most compassionate person i have ever met. i will always love and defend you, and you deserve the best of everything https://t.co/IUiXPxIA2x pic.twitter.com/XaWDlhi4Bs

— 𓄂вϋѕ̧яα ♕︎ нувяι∂ кєи αи∂ ναмριяє вαявιє (@barbiehybridken) November 10, 2026

He branded Joseph and others like him “cowards” for not using their social media accounts to speak out in support of the “Jihadist, camel abusing, keffiyeh culture” of Arab Palestinians. 

He ended the rant by saying “always and forever”, which was the Mikaelson family motto in The Vampire Diaries. 

Though reactions have been pretty divided, which tends to be the case with any pro-Israel content, Joseph Morgan has recieved an outpouring of support. At the same time, Nathaniel has been responding to just about anyone supporting him in the comments. He’s even “tempted” to seek legal help over it. 

I just posted against antisemitism. This was met with some confusion so let me be clear. I am in no way supporting actions of the Israeli army. I'm against hate crimes and oppression of any kind, against any race or gender. #stopthehate

— Joseph Morgan (@JosephMorgan) May 23, 2021

“I was tempted. Since it’s cost me a lot of my income, while he never even cared about doing fan events till he had no work,” he wrote. 

Nathaniel Buzolic included a text message he’d sent to his former co-star, which was left on delivered. 

Joseph Morgan has been approached for comment. 

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Featured image credit: CW and Nathaniel Buzolic/Instagram