EW has learned that Matt Cedeño has been cast in the role of Cortez, a callous, smart, and manipulative vampire from the Mikaelsons’ past who comes to New Orleans seeking vengeance. So is he just another of the many Mikaelson enemies? Or could he have something to do with the prophecy? Crazy question: What are the odds he’s Kol’s first progeny? We’ll find out when Cortez first appears in episode 315.
“Cortez is someone who was sired by a unique circumstance,” executive producer Michael Narducci tells TVLine. “He has a very interesting perspective, particularly on Klaus. He’s of Klaus’ sire line, but he was not sired by Klaus. He’s a very intriguing character, one of the most dangerous folks we’ve met.”