The Vampire Diaries will finally show us Silas’ true face, and it’s the one also found on actor Scott Parks!

Throughout the season, we’ve had hints that Silas might be resurrected, but even after it happened, the character began to take on the forms of others (namely Shane and Caroline) rather than reveal his true form.

But now, after months of teasing, The Vampire Diaries will finally reveal what Silas actually looks like.

EW can report that the Atlanta-based actor (Raymond) Scott Parks, best known for his recent stint on Homeland, has landed the pivotal role. The actor has very few credits to his name, and it is still unknown exactly how much screen time we can expect him to have.

However, this news does confirm that Silas is sticking around for a while, and that he does have a corporeal form rather than just the ability to take on the forms of others.

Are you looking forward to seeing Silas in the flesh, as it were? Or do you prefer to see him manipulate the characters looking any way he chooses?

As the season draws to a close, it’ll be interesting to see whether or not he manages to convince Bonnie to open the doors to the other side – and what familiar faces might spill back over into our world…

The Vampire Diaries returns next Thursday with 4×19 “Pictures of You,” which airs at 8/7c on The CW.