interview with a vampire show

The TV show "Interview with the Vampire" is an American gothic horror series developed by Rolin Jones for AMC. It is based on Anne Rice's novel of the same name and is part of the Immortal Universe, a shared universe based on her vampire chronicles. The series stars Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac and Sam Reid as Lestat de Lioncourt. It begins with Louis recounting his life story and his tumultuous relationship with Lestat. The show embraces the queer elements and deeper themes like race and abuse, which were only hinted at in the 1994 film adaptation. The show premiered in October 2022 and covers the events of the first novel in its first two seasons. It has been well-received, praised for writing, costumes, soundtrack, production design, and strong performances. The series has been renewed for a third season, which will be rebranded as "The Vampire Lestat" and will focus on Lestat's story from the second book in Anne Rice's series. This new season is planned to premiere in 2026 and will continue to feature the main cast while introducing new characters and emphasizing Lestat's rise to rock star fame. The series is available on AMC and AMC+ and also streams on platforms like Netflix in some regions. It has also received nominations at various awards, including the Critics' Choice Television Awards and GLAAD Media Awards. Overall, "Interview with the Vampire" is praised as one of the best recent TV adaptations of Anne Rice's work, offering a rich and nuanced exploration of the vampire world with strong character dynamics and high production values.