Actor Aria Shahghasemi really began to make a name for himself when he was asked to bring back his character, Landon Kirby, from the supernatural drama “The Originals” (The CW, 2013–18), into a recurring role on its spin-off series “Legacies” (The CW, 2018–). Before this opportunity, Aria studied at the prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater in New York, honing his craft. His first appearance on screen came in an episode of the crime drama “Unforgettable” (CBS, 2011–16), marking the start of his television journey.
Following that, Aria went on to guest star in a couple of well-known crime procedurals — “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 1999–) and “Instinct” (CBS, 2018–). Around the same time, he also appeared in the web series “Socially Awkward: A Sketch Show” (2018) and took on the role of Elias in the ‘90s-inspired coming-of-age film “No Alternative” (2018).
In 2018, Aria Shahghasemi portrayed Landon Kirby once again — this time in the fifth and final season of “The Originals,” which itself was a spin-off of “The Vampire Diaries” (The CW, 2009–2017). His character, Landon, was a self-aware human and close friend to Hope, a vampire-werewolf. This role gave Aria a strong platform, and later that same year, he was brought on board for the spin-off series “Legacies,” where he was able to enjoy more screentime and further develop his character.
So, when it comes to Aria Shahghasemi’s film career, one title really stands out—No Alternative (2018). Interestingly enough, Aria Shahghasemi’s highest rated movie is actually the same as her lowest rated one: No Alternative (2018). Yeah, that’s a bit of a twist. While some viewers praised Aria Shahghasemi’s performance in the film, others were less impressed, which might explain the mixed reception. Still, it remains a key part of Aria Shahghasemi’s body of work and definitely a talking point for fans and critics alike.