The LA Times has an interview with Julie Plec.
Check it all out here.
Here is an excerpt: SPOLIERS
There’s a silver lining to death on the CW’s “The Vampire Diaries.” A stake to the heart or a brutal neck snap doesn’t mean viewers will never see a beloved character again. And in the case of Rose’s (Lauren Cohan) platonic companion Trevor (Trent Ford), even a beheading by Elijah (Daniel Gillies) won’t keep him away.
“We will be seeing Trevor again this year,” executive producer Julie Plec revealed to Show Tracker during an interview. But even “Vampire Diaries” can’t perform miracles, so the character won’t be coming back from the dead. Instead, the return appearance will come during a format that fans of the show know all too well for period garb and revealing truths. Yes, another flashback episode is on its way!