Don't feel sorry for David Anders. I know it seems like he's constantly getting killed off or written out of high-profile shows, but the guy always seems to land on his feet with another juicy new role on a popular series.

Just a few days after his most recent TV baddie bit the dust, TV Guide has confirmed that Anders is joining the cast of the CW hit 'The Vampire Diaries'.

Anders has been tapped to play Jonathan Gilbert, Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Jeremy's (Steven R. McQueen) uncle. But don't expect to see him acting like role a model for Mystic Fall's troubled teens. A source tells EW's Michael Ausiello that Uncle Jonathan is coming to town to "cause some trouble."

'Vampire Diaries' fans will recall that a much older character named Jonathan Gilbert appeared on the show in a flashback scene. According to the source, Anders will be playing a different character with the same name.

The gothic nighttime soap seems like a perfect fit for Anders, who excels at playing campy villains ('Heroes') and corrupt but tortured souls ('24'). Maybe we'll even get to see him flash some fangs before the season wraps.

Look for Anders to start his new recurring gig on the show's April 15 episode.