Candice King Embraces Dark Turn in We Were Liars
Candice King transitions from Vampire Diaries to We Were Liars with deeper dramatic flair!
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A New Chapter For Candice King
Candice King, best known for her role as Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries, is stepping into uncharted territory with We Were Liars. The actress graces the latest issue of PhotoBook Magazine to discuss her return to television after a hiatus, the challenges of playing a more emotionally complex character, and how her approach to storytelling has matured over time.
From Caroline Forbes To Constance
In the article, King reflects on trading the supernatural world of Mystic Falls for the high-stakes drama of the Sinclair family saga. “Playing Caroline was a gift,” she says, “but this new role asks me to tap into darker emotions I hadn’t explored before.” In We Were Liars, King portrays Constance, a layered character at the heart of a psychological thriller adapted from E. Lockhart’s bestselling novel.
According to the PhotoBook Magazine feature, King reunited with a creative team led by editor-in-chief Alison Hernon and photographer duo Rex Yu Jones and Jones Crow. The shoot was styled by Jordan Gross from The Only Agency, with beauty by Bren Robertson and Lola Brezin assisting on wardrobe details. King wore a sculpted gown by HER CIPHER from Shop Zero, accented with Heaven Mayhem earrings.
On-set Reconnection And Craft
King spent much of the last few years focused on family and other passions outside of acting. In her interview with associate fashion editor Seana Watson, she admits the break allowed her to gain fresh perspective. “I missed the camaraderie on set, the feeling of building a world from scratch,” King explains. “Returning to a role that’s so different from anything I’ve done has reignited my passion.”
She describes the adaptation process as collaborative, praising showrunner Sarah Streicher and director Sofia Andrade for creating a safe space to explore intense scenes. “I was drawn to Constance’s complexity—her secrets, her vulnerabilities,” King notes. “It pushed me to find new layers in my performance.”
Premiere Moments
King marked the debut of We Were Liars at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, where she celebrated with family, friends, and her glam squad. In a recent Instagram post, she shared exclusive behind-the-scenes shots from the red carpet.***
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Caption: “POV: You attended the premiere for #WeWereLiars at the Tribeca Film Festival… Catch We Were Liars on Prime Video June 18.”
Streaming Now On Prime Video
Viewers can stream all episodes of We Were Liars on Prime Video starting June 18. King teased the series launch with another Instagram post, writing, “Stream all episodes of ‘We Were Liars’ on @primevideo NOW 🏖️ and remember… if anyone asks you how it ends… LIE @wewereliarsonprime.”***
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Caption: “Stream all episodes of ‘We Were Liars’ on @primevideo NOW 🏖️ and remember… if anyone asks you how it ends… LIE @wewereliarsonprime”
Looking Ahead
With We Were Liars now live, King is already fielding scripts for future projects. She’s committed to roles that challenge her range and continue her journey beyond vampire lore. “I feel more grounded as an actor and as a storyteller,” she reflects. “This series is just the beginning of a new era for me.”
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