Months after Nina Dobrev announced that she was leaving "The Vampire Diaries," some of her fans are still wondering why the actress chose to leave the series that catapulted her to fame. Though Dobrev also starred in a Canadian series called "Degrassi," it was her portrayal of Elena Gilbert in The CW show that made her famous all over the world.
While many are speculating about her next career move, Dobrev said that she's being thinking about what she does next. Speaking to Michael Peña in a one-on-one for Interview magazine, the actress said that while she enjoyed her time on the CW show, right now, the things that she wants to be a part of are not the ones that are being offered to her.
"I get offered a lot, but it's not what I'm interested in," she said. "I still have to fight very hard for the things that I want to do and to work with the filmmakers that I want to work with."
Dobrev said that she wants to do film and that she wants to be involved in projects that will push her right out of her comfort zone.
"If it's not scaring me, then I'm not growing," she said about taking on new challenges.
The actress said that she is in awe of Jennifer Lawrence, who has successfully starred in both independent movies and blockbuster hits. Another inspiration of hers is Audrey Hepburn, and Cate Blanchett.
On picking her next projects, Dobrev said that she is doing that "very, very carefully."
"I'd rather wait for something really good—to be excited about a role, or a director, or a project. I'm not just going to accept something because it's a lot of money to me," she said, adding that as an artist, content is very important to her.
Dobrev has just been cast as one of the leads in "Arrivals," which features Maisie Williams and Asa Butterfield. Filming is set to begin next year.
