Why Claire Holt’s ‘Rebekah Mikaelson’ Appeared in Only 37 Episodes of ‘The Originals’

Remember when Rebekah Mikaelson strutted onto our screens in Season 3 of The Vampire Diaries? What a moment! The fierce, thousand-year-old Original vampire with a killer fashion sense and an even deadlier temper quickly won over fans’ hearts.
When the spin-off The Originals was announced, we all thought we’d be seeing plenty more of Claire Holt’s iconic character. I mean, a show about the Mikaelson family without Rebekah? Unthinkable!
Claire Holt in The Vampire Diaries | Credits: The CW
But then came the shocking news – after just 16 episodes in Season 1, Holt was leaving the main cast. Throughout the entire five-season run of The Originals, she appeared in only 37 episodes total.
For a character so deeply interwoven with the Mikaelson family drama, this limited presence left many fans scratching their heads. So, what’s the real story behind Claire Holt’s reduced role in this vampire saga? Let’s dive into the drama behind the dagger,...
When the spin-off The Originals was announced, we all thought we’d be seeing plenty more of Claire Holt’s iconic character. I mean, a show about the Mikaelson family without Rebekah? Unthinkable!
Claire Holt in The Vampire Diaries | Credits: The CW
But then came the shocking news – after just 16 episodes in Season 1, Holt was leaving the main cast. Throughout the entire five-season run of The Originals, she appeared in only 37 episodes total.
For a character so deeply interwoven with the Mikaelson family drama, this limited presence left many fans scratching their heads. So, what’s the real story behind Claire Holt’s reduced role in this vampire saga? Let’s dive into the drama behind the dagger,...
- 4/14/2025
- by Sweta Rath
- FandomWire
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