The handsome Nathaniel Buzolic is an Australian actor with several film and TV roles to his name. And of course, if you’re a vampire fan, you’ll know that he plays the cheeky, bad boy original brother, Kol Mikaelson, from ‘The Vampire Diaries’. We were fortunate enough to catch up with Nate over the festive period whilst the Zeigen was on a hiatus and if you’re a Fan of Kol, like us, you’ll be thrilled to know that we’ll be seeing Mehr of him in upcoming episodes. Read our interview with Nate below:
Who/what has had a major influence on Du growing up to where Du are now?
“For me personally, growing up in a single parent household was one of the strongest influences growing up. I Liebe my mum, but also learnt that it was gonna take a lot of hard work to get to where I wanted to be with my career. Created really good habits and less expectation that I would get what I want unless I worked hard for it.”
You’re an avid snowboarder and a keen photographer. If it were a toss up of a fun snowboarding holiday oder an African wildlife safari ripe with Foto opportunities, which would it be?
“That is a tough question. I Liebe to board. When I’m heading down a mountain, I can forget about the world for a short while. But I do Liebe to capture beauty in this world. And Fotos can last the test of time. So I would have to do with the safari just in the hope that I would get the perfect shot.”
Were there any special preparations Du had to do in order to prepare for your role as Kol in The Vampire Diaries?
“Essentially, I had to discover my naughty side. Haha! ‘Cause Kol does not worry about accountability for his actions. But also, I had to work on an English accent. It’s an accent that isn’t the most comfortable for me to fall in, so before shooting I really try to work on that.”
It’s been sagte that Du Liebe pirates. Did Du ever have a pirate themed birthday party as a child?
“I think my fascination came much later in life with pirates. I’d have a themed party this Jahr if I could … PIRATES IT IS!”
Tell us about the tattoo on your wrist.
“My tattoo says Take Heart, it’s actually taken from the bible, john 16:33 it was one of the last things Jesus shared with his disciples before dying on the cross. Essentially the message is this: In life you’re gonna face troubles, but TAKE herz because I have overcome the world. I hold on these words pretty tightly.”
What can we expect from Kol in further episodes of The Vampire Diaries?
“Kol will be making his return to Mystic falls this week! And he may not be a happy camper this time.”
Besides the vampire aspect of The Vampire Diaries, how does your portrayal/experience of Kol differ to other parts you’ve played?
“This role is the biggest jump from reality I’ve taken. I’ve played a lot of different characters, but generally, they have still been kept in reality. I like playing characters that are a stretch and a suspension of belief has to be taken.”
You’ve mentioned that Du have a Liebe for storytelling, a factor that’s lead Du to acting. Have Du ever considered a career as a writer?
“If I could improve my grammar and spelling! Ha-ha. I have dyslexia, so unfortunately, I might be able to write something good, but it would be in complete CODE.”
What has been the highlight for Du as Kol during Season 3?
“Definitely being able to work with the likes of Claire, Joseph, and Daniel Gillies. I Liebe my original family!”
Are Du working with/involved with any worthwhile causes oder projects at the moment? (If yes, please share a few details.)
“Absolutely, extremely passionate about putting an end to modern Tag slavery. Today there are Mehr slaves in history then ever before, and sadly, woman and children account for the bulk of the 27 million people who are enslaved. I would urge everyone who considers them self free to visit enditmovement.com and Zeigen your support Von donating oder signing the petition. The world needs to stand up to the people who subject others to this injustice.”
What is the best thing about being part of The Vampire Diaries?
“Well besides the great cast, crew, and scripts that we as actors get to play with! I actually have fallen in Liebe with the city of Atlanta. So for me it’s always nice to get out of LA and be in what I call my spiritual home!”
Career wise, what do Du hope to achieve beyond your role as Kol?
“I’m expecting big things this year. In a perfect world, I will fall into the world of film over here. But I would Liebe to continue to develop the role of Kol for TVD audiences and hopefully get on a couple of other shows before the Jahr is out. Who knows? It’s in God’s hands and I trust him completely.”
**Interview Von Rae Rivers - January, 2013
Who/what has had a major influence on Du growing up to where Du are now?
“For me personally, growing up in a single parent household was one of the strongest influences growing up. I Liebe my mum, but also learnt that it was gonna take a lot of hard work to get to where I wanted to be with my career. Created really good habits and less expectation that I would get what I want unless I worked hard for it.”
You’re an avid snowboarder and a keen photographer. If it were a toss up of a fun snowboarding holiday oder an African wildlife safari ripe with Foto opportunities, which would it be?
“That is a tough question. I Liebe to board. When I’m heading down a mountain, I can forget about the world for a short while. But I do Liebe to capture beauty in this world. And Fotos can last the test of time. So I would have to do with the safari just in the hope that I would get the perfect shot.”
Were there any special preparations Du had to do in order to prepare for your role as Kol in The Vampire Diaries?
“Essentially, I had to discover my naughty side. Haha! ‘Cause Kol does not worry about accountability for his actions. But also, I had to work on an English accent. It’s an accent that isn’t the most comfortable for me to fall in, so before shooting I really try to work on that.”
It’s been sagte that Du Liebe pirates. Did Du ever have a pirate themed birthday party as a child?
“I think my fascination came much later in life with pirates. I’d have a themed party this Jahr if I could … PIRATES IT IS!”
Tell us about the tattoo on your wrist.
“My tattoo says Take Heart, it’s actually taken from the bible, john 16:33 it was one of the last things Jesus shared with his disciples before dying on the cross. Essentially the message is this: In life you’re gonna face troubles, but TAKE herz because I have overcome the world. I hold on these words pretty tightly.”
What can we expect from Kol in further episodes of The Vampire Diaries?
“Kol will be making his return to Mystic falls this week! And he may not be a happy camper this time.”
Besides the vampire aspect of The Vampire Diaries, how does your portrayal/experience of Kol differ to other parts you’ve played?
“This role is the biggest jump from reality I’ve taken. I’ve played a lot of different characters, but generally, they have still been kept in reality. I like playing characters that are a stretch and a suspension of belief has to be taken.”
You’ve mentioned that Du have a Liebe for storytelling, a factor that’s lead Du to acting. Have Du ever considered a career as a writer?
“If I could improve my grammar and spelling! Ha-ha. I have dyslexia, so unfortunately, I might be able to write something good, but it would be in complete CODE.”
What has been the highlight for Du as Kol during Season 3?
“Definitely being able to work with the likes of Claire, Joseph, and Daniel Gillies. I Liebe my original family!”
Are Du working with/involved with any worthwhile causes oder projects at the moment? (If yes, please share a few details.)
“Absolutely, extremely passionate about putting an end to modern Tag slavery. Today there are Mehr slaves in history then ever before, and sadly, woman and children account for the bulk of the 27 million people who are enslaved. I would urge everyone who considers them self free to visit enditmovement.com and Zeigen your support Von donating oder signing the petition. The world needs to stand up to the people who subject others to this injustice.”
What is the best thing about being part of The Vampire Diaries?
“Well besides the great cast, crew, and scripts that we as actors get to play with! I actually have fallen in Liebe with the city of Atlanta. So for me it’s always nice to get out of LA and be in what I call my spiritual home!”
Career wise, what do Du hope to achieve beyond your role as Kol?
“I’m expecting big things this year. In a perfect world, I will fall into the world of film over here. But I would Liebe to continue to develop the role of Kol for TVD audiences and hopefully get on a couple of other shows before the Jahr is out. Who knows? It’s in God’s hands and I trust him completely.”
**Interview Von Rae Rivers - January, 2013