The "Interview with the Vampire" show is an American gothic horror TV series developed by Rolin Jones for AMC, based on Anne Rice's 1976 novel "Interview with the Vampire," part of her Vampire Chronicles. The series premiered in 2022 and stars Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac and Sam Reid as Lestat de Lioncourt. It depicts the vampire Louis recounting his past, including his complex relationship with Lestat, and embraces the queer themes of Rice's original work, which were only subtly hinted at in the 1994 film adaptation. The show is set in a modern framing story where the journalist Daniel Molloy interviews Louis about his life and vampiric experiences, revisiting a previously unpublished interview from about 50 years prior. The first two seasons cover the events of the novel, and the series has been renewed for a third season subtitled "The Vampire Lestat," which will premiere in 2026 and cover the second book in the series. The show is notable for its high production values, praised writing, costumes, soundtrack, and acting, as well as its more explicit portrayal of the vampires' sexuality and exploration of themes such as race and abuse. Season 2 introduces new storylines involving Louis and the young vampire Claudia traveling across Europe and engaging with a vampire coven in 1940s Paris. The series can be watched on AMC and AMC+, with clips, trailers, and behind-the-scenes content available. The third season is in production as of 2025, promising a shift in focus more on Lestat's character and his flamboyant "rockstar" vampire lifestyle. This TV adaptation is part of a broader Immortal Universe franchise based on Anne Rice's novels and has been well received by critics and audiences alike for its fresh yet faithful take on the source material.
