"The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 is nearing its finale and the team behind the show may not let the series wrap up without the beloved Gilberts. Following Elena's confirmed comeback, Jeremy and Uncle John are purportedly returning too. Meanwhile, next week's episode of "TVD" is set to see the reappearance of the villainous siphoner turned hybrid Malachai (Kai) Parker who cast a spell on Elena, putting her in a magical coma-like sleep.

"The Vampire Diaries" actor Stephen R. McQueen took to his Instagram to show his followers that he visited the filming set of "TVD" to meet his friends. Fans were quick to speculate that McQueen is not there merely to say hi but to also film a scene for "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 finale. In the image, the actor was near the medical transport van that reads "Mystic Falls."

 Saying hi to some old friends

A photo posted by @steven_r_mcqueen on Feb 3, 2017 at 3:10pm PST

So definitely, McQueen is on the set but what remains to be seen is whether or not he'll actually return to Mystic Falls as Jeremy. Though there are reports claiming that he will be back, this is yet to be confirmed by the team behind "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. Aside from McQueen, the man behind Uncle John's character, David Anders, also teased that he is heading to Atlanta, the same city where "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 is apparently filming,

I’m headed to ATL on the morrow. Do the math. — David Anders (@QuestionAnders) January 30, 2017

This led fans to believe that he is going to reprise her role in the season finale too. Though this is still not confirmed, what's confirmed is the return of Kai in the upcoming episode of "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 next week, Entertainment Weekly reported. Will Kai reveal another method to revive Elena from her deep coma-like sleep without killing Bonnie?

"The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 finale air date is on March 10. Kai's reappearance will be featured in an episode set to air on Feb. 17. Catch your favorite series on The CW before the finale every Friday night.