Inter-phew with the Vampire! Diaries hunk Ian Somerhalder touts terrifically toned torso in new show trailer

His dedicated army of fans already know he looks simply fang-tastic.

But Vampire Diaries hunk Ian Somerhalder tried to ensure as many people as possible would get the message after he posted a trailer in which he appears almost completely naked on Instagram on Wednesday.

The 36-year-old, who plays jbloodsucker Damon Salvatore in the hit CW show, posted the short clip on his Instagram page for his 5.9 million followers to drool over.

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Talk about a teaser: Ian Somerhalder shared a Vampire Diaries trailer of himself in the nude on Instagram Wednesday

Talk about a teaser: Ian Somerhalder shared a Vampire Diaries trailer of himself in the nude on Instagram Wednesday

Subtly drawing attention to his ripped physique, Ian said: 'Why is Damon naked in this new Vampire Diaries Trailer...?'

Of course, in the clip itself the same thought is voiced by character Alaric, played by Matthew Davis, who is slightly disturbed to see the wet vampire flouting around his living room with just a towel around his waist.

As he reclines a couch, he tells him, 'you know clothes would be nice.'

Alaric is soon left open-mouthed however, as Damon uses this as an excuse to whip off his covering and fling it on his face. 

About to grab his stake: Vampire hunter Alaric is not best pleased when he sees his friend running around in the buff

About to grab his stake: Vampire hunter Alaric is not best pleased when he sees his friend running around in the buff

Damon thrill: But the cheeky vampire uses this as an excuse to give his cohort even more of an eyeful

Damon thrill: But the cheeky vampire uses this as an excuse to give his cohort even more of an eyeful

Towel head: The vampire decides to whip off the rag from around his waist and throw it at his chum

Towel head: The vampire decides to whip off the rag from around his waist and throw it at his chum

Ian's popular character is shown waking from his coffin in the brief trailer, before catching up with his brother, the show's protagonist 

And, in keeping with the light atmosphere of the supernatural show, the first thing he wants to find out is what is going on in the love life of his brother Stefan, who is played by Paul Wesley.

Some other exciting moments from the teaser included Candice Accola's Caroline kissing and Stefan, while Caroline is also shown in bed with her best friend Bonnie, played by Kat Graham. 

Wake me up before you go-go: Damon is show dramatically rising from his coffin in the short

What's the gossip, girl? He is desperate to find out if his brother Stefan is seeing Caroline

What's the gossip, girl? He is desperate to find out if his brother Stefan is seeing Caroline

Easy bedfellows: Stefan's potential new squeeze is later shown tucked up with best friend Bonnie

Easy bedfellows: Stefan's potential new squeeze is later shown tucked up with best friend Bonnie

Almost didn't recognise him with his clothes on: The jolly funster posted the clip for his 5.9M followers to ogle

Almost didn't recognise him with his clothes on: The jolly funster posted the clip for his 5.9M followers to ogle

 

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