TV Guide Magazine: Why is Caroline more likable as a vampire?
Accola: Caroline started out as a narcissistic, queen-bee bitch. What’s so much fun is that in vampire form, she’s trying to figure it all out. If she gives in to her own selfish needs as a vampire, people die.

TV Guide Magazine: Sort of a vamp coming-of-age story?
Accola: [Laughs] She’s grown up a lot since she’s been undead. It’s exciting to hear girls say, “I love that Caroline’s kicking butt now!”

TV Guide Magazine: What’s the hottest thing about playing a vampire?
Accola: There are no restraints. It’s all about the insatiable hunger — whether [it be] for blood, revenge or sex.

TV Guide Magazine: It’s given Caroline more confidence.
Accola: She has a new edge — more sass. Before, it was “You can look, but you can’t touch. Though maybe….” Now, it’s “You can look, but if you touch, I’m gonna kick your ass!”

TV Guide Magazine: Why do you think Vampire rocks the ratings?
Accola: It’s sexy and romantic, dark and edgy, but it can also be funny. And it’s relatable to kids who have trouble talking to their moms or who are in a relationship that’s being torn apart.