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The 8 Best Vampire Books Not Written by Anne Rice: Sink your teeth into apocalyptic tales and twisted romance
polygon.com/8-best-vampire-books/
Nerdist Oct 10
MAYFAIR WITCHES: SALEM COVEN Reveals Spooky New Trailer: The third season of Mayfair Witches on AMC gets a new trailer and a new name, as it becomes Anne ...
nerdist.com/article/mayfair-witches-salem-coven-reveals-spooky-new-trailer/
The Ending of 'Interview with the Vampire,' Explained: Everything you need to know about the ending of 'Interview with the Vampire' and how it correlates to the ...
movieweb.com/interview-with-the-vampire-ending-explained/
Be Afraid Media Sep 27
Interview with the Vampire (1994), you will always be famous.🩸
In honor of Warner Bros. Horror’s 4K UHD restoration of Neil Jordan’s film ... Show more
"It was an ordeal": 32 years ago, Tom Cruise faced a major casting controversy, but managed to win everyone over.
moviepilot.de/news/tom-cruise-interview-mit-einem-vampir-casting-kontroverse-1164746
CBR Sep 25
Tom Cruise Almost Made a Sequel To His Oscar-Nominated Horror — Here’s What Went Wrong
cbr.com/tom-cruise-interview-with-the-vampire-sequel/
Nerdist Sep 19
THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Film Would Have Skipped the Rock Star Angle: Neil Jordan's proposed film of Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat would have skipped the ...
nerdist.com/article/the-vampire-lestat-film-neil-jordan-skip-rock-star-road-trip/
The Ending of 'Interview with the Vampire,' Explained: Everything you need to know about the ending of 'Interview with the Vampire' and how it correlates to the ...
movieweb.com/interview-with-the-vampire-ending-explained/
Neil Jordan on Directing Tom Cruise in 'Interview With the Vampire': Neil Jordan on working with Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Kirsten Dunst on the 1994 adaptation of ...
indiewire.com/features/interviews/neil-jordan-tom-cruise-interview-with-the-vampire-1235216930/
Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe Franchise Future After Interview With The Vampire Season 3 Clarified By EP
screenrant.com/anne-rice-immortal-universe-future-vampire-lestat-producer-response/
CBR Sep 08
The $223M Gothic Horror That Made Brad Pitt Want to Quit Finds a New Life on HBO Max
cbr.com/brad-pitt-interview-with-the-vampire-hbo-max-success-september-2026/
Why 'Interview With the Vampire' Season 3 Is Called 'The Vampire Lestat': 'Interview With the Vampire,' Season 3 of the AMC series based on the Anne Rice novels ...
movieweb.com/interview-with-the-vampire-season-3-title-vampire-lestat/
Anne Rice’s Vampires Watch Me Play The First 7 Hours Of The Blood Of Dawnwalker: The Brat Prince and his various situationships have a lot of opinions on Rebel ...
kotaku.com/blood-of-the-dawnwalker-interview-with-the-vampire-crossover-2000731322
CBR Aug 30
Canceled Interview With the Vampire Spinoff Turns Into Streaming Hit: The fantasy universe keeps thriving, even after one unexpected cancellations.
cbr.com/talamasca-the-secret-order-fantasy-netflix-success-august-2026/
Netflix Just Added One of 2025's Biggest Hidden-Gem Spy Thrillers: Talamasca: The Secret Order is a forgotten addition to AMC's Anne Rice Immortal Universe ...
collider.com/talamasca-the-secret-order-netflix-spy-thriller/
Why 'Interview With the Vampire' Season 3 Is Called 'The Vampire Lestat': 'Interview With the Vampire,' Season 3 of the AMC series based on the Anne Rice novels ...
movieweb.com/interview-with-the-vampire-season-3-title-vampire-lestat/
tvinsider.com Aug 24
Anne Rice Adaptations In the Works at AMC and What Could Be Next: 'Interview With the Vampire' Spinoffs and More
tvinsider.com/1283174/every-amc-anne-rice-tv-show-in-the-works-interview-with-the-vampire-mayfair-witches/
Nerdist Aug 11
Everything We Know About QUEEN OF THE DAMNED: Following AMC's Interview with the Vampire and The Vampire Lestat, here's everything that we know about ...
nerdist.com/article/anne-rice-queen-of-the-damned-everything-we-know/
tvinsider.com Jul 30
Jacob Anderson Reveals What He Wants for Louis in 'Anne Rice's Queen of the Damned' (Exclusive)
tvinsider.com/1278523/jacob-anderson-louis-vampire-lestat-queen-of-the-damned-iwtv-season-4/
Here's what we know about Cry to Heaven, Tom Ford's next movie: The style mogul turned stylish auteur is back with his third film, an adaptation of Anne Rice's ...
gq-magazine.co.uk/article/cry-to-heaven-tom-ford
Nerdist Jul 30
THE QUEEN OF THE DAMNED Book Elements That the TV Series Needs: AMC is adapting Anne Rice's The Queen of the Damned, a continuation of The Vampire Lestat ...
nerdist.com/article/the-queen-of-the-damned-book-elements-that-the-amc-tv-series-needs/
Key FactsInterview With the Vampire Returns for Season Four
Jul 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tvline.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tvline.com
- AMC officially renewed the gothic horror drama 'Interview With the Vampire' for a fourth season.
- Season 4 will be titled 'Anne Rice's Queen of the Damned,' focusing on the character Akasha.
- The storyline is adapted from Anne Rice's 1988 novel, the third installment in her 'Vampire Chronicles.'
- Hannah Moscovitch will continue as showrunner, overseeing the new season's production.
We can't wait to continue the journey with 'Queen of the Damned,' one of the most iconic stories in Anne Rice's mythology, and watch our established and beloved characters confront Akasha with their world, and ours, very much hanging in the balance.— Dan McDermott, AMC Studios president, in a statement about renewing Interview With the Vampire for Season 4.
Nerdist Jul 24
7 Parts of THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Book We Hope to See in Season 4: Should we get a season four of The Vampire Lestat, here are seven parts of Anne Rice's book ...
nerdist.com/article/parts-from-the-vampire-lestat-book-we-hope-the-series-adapts-season-4/
Key FactsMagnus' Haunting Impact in The Vampire Lestat
Jun 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tvguide.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tvguide.com
- Magnus is portrayed as a disturbing character who kidnaps and assaults Lestat before turning him into a vampire.
- The role shifts between a stylized music video parody and a stark, realistic flashback of trauma.
- Damien Atkins highlights Magnus' sincere yet twisted motivations, closely tied to the original novel.
- Filming violent scenes was approached with care, ensuring actor safety and mutual support on set.
Even the sort of nasty sarcastic violent bits are, inside Magnus, very sincere.— Damien Atkins, discussing Magnus' portrayal in Episode 3 in an interview with TV Guide
Nerdist Aug 06
Major Changes AMC’s THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Makes to Anne Rice’s Books: AMC's The Vampire Lestat pulls many elements from Anne Rice's original novels ...
nerdist.com/article/major-changes-amc-the-vampire-lestat-makes-to-anne-rice-books/
Everything To Know About AMC's 'Queen of the Damned' Based on the Book: Before Akasha returns in AMC's Queen of the Damned, here's everything you need to know ...
collider.com/queen-of-the-damned-interview-with-the-vampire-season-4-book-plot/
Nerdist Aug 02
Will Louis, Lestat, and Armand Ever Reconcile? Jacob Anderson Says, Probably: Will Louis, Lestat, and Armand ever reconcile after the events of The Vampire ...
nerdist.com/article/jacob-anderson-on-louis-lestat-and-armand-relationships-the-vampire-lestat/
Why 'Interview With the Vampire' Season 3 Is Called 'The Vampire Lestat': 'Interview With the Vampire,' Season 3 of the AMC series based on the Anne Rice novels ...
movieweb.com/interview-with-the-vampire-season-3-title-vampire-lestat/
“Interview With the Vampire” is transforming once again: The series was renewed for a fourth season, titled “Anne Rice’s Queen of the Damned” with Hannah ... Show more
Tom Cruise's R-Rated Gothic Thriller Gets New Release After Smash-Hit Reboot: Cruise's 'Interview with the Vampire' is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in September ...
movieweb.com/tom-cruise-interview-with-the-vampire-4k-blu-ray/
Interview With The Vampire Sets Exciting New Release In September: Following the recent finale of Interview with the Vampire season 3, Anne Rice’s hit franchise ...
screenrant.com/interview-with-the-vampire-movie-4k-bluray-release-date/
Mike Flanagan Gives Glowing Review To AMC's Hit Horror Series Already Renewed For Season 4
screenrant.com/mike-flanagan-interview-with-the-vampire-praise/
Nerdist Jul 30
7 Parts of THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Book We Hope to See in Season 4: Should we get a season four of The Vampire Lestat, here are seven parts of Anne Rice's book ...
nerdist.com/article/parts-from-the-vampire-lestat-book-we-hope-the-series-adapts-season-4/
themachomom.com Jul 22
NETFLIX RECO: INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (series)
--- Ann Rice fanss... rejoice! This is more book accurate than the movies.
Renegade Games Studios Delves into the Past with Anne Rice's Immortal Universe Roleplaying Game | TechRaptor
techraptor.net/tabletop/news/renegade-games-studios-announces-gothic-horror-of-anne-rices-immortal-universe
Fiction Horizon Jul 20
Are Louis and Lestat Really Gone After 'The Vampire Lestat' Season Finale, and What Comes Next for AMC's Anne Rice Universe
fictionhorizon.com/are-louis-and-lestat-really-gone-after-the-vampire-lestat-season-finale-and-what-comes-next-for-amcs-anne-rice-universe/
Nerdist Jul 20
Who Is the Witch Merrick Mayfair in THE VAMPIRE LESTAT?: The Vampire Lestat introduces Merrick Mayfair, a character from Anne Rice's later vampire canon ...
nerdist.com/article/who-is-merrick-mayfair-the-vampire-lestat-witch/
TVLine Jul 13
Mayfair Witches Season 3 Teaser Trailer — Returning To AMC In 2027: The Mayfair Witches are heading to Salem in Season 3, and AMC just dropped a haunting first ...
tvline.com/2213207/mayfair-witches-season-3-teaser-trailer-amc-2027-return/
Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe Franchise Future After Interview With The Vampire Season 3 Clarified By EP
screenrant.com/anne-rice-immortal-universe-future-vampire-lestat-producer-response/
Nerdist Jul 14
INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE 50th Anniversary Edition Announced: A new hardcover deluxe edition of Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire arrives this fall ...
nerdist.com/article/interview-with-the-vampire-50th-anniversary-edition-anne-rice-leigh-bardugo/
Fiction Horizon Jul 13
'The Vampire Lestat' Episode 6 Delivers the Season's Most Emotionally Layered Hour
fictionhorizon.com/the-vampire-lestat-episode-6-delivers-the-seasons-most-emotionally-layered-hour/
Nerdist Jul 11
Who Is Marius de Romanus in THE VAMPIRE LESTAT?: The Vampire Lestat introduces Marius de Romanus, played by Christopher Heyerdahl. But who is the ancient vampire ...
nerdist.com/article/who-is-marius-de-romanus-in-the-vampire-lestat-iwtv-anne-rice-books/
Nerdist Jul 08
Who Is ‘Amel’ in THE VAMPIRE LESTAT?: Akasha mentions a mysterious "Amel" in The Vampire Lestat. This character is extremely important to Anne ...
nerdist.com/article/who-is-amel-in-the-vampire-lestat/
Fiction Horizon Jul 04
AMC Boss Just Teased The Anne Rice Books That Could Define Interview With The Vampire's Next Chapter
fictionhorizon.com/amc-boss-just-teased-the-anne-rice-books-that-could-define-interview-with-the-vampires-next-chapter/
Nerdist Jul 02
The Book Inspirations Behind the Armand/Daniel Vampiric Pairing in INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (And What ‘Devil’s Minion’ Really Means)
nerdist.com/article/interview-with-the-vampires-armand-daniel-book-inspirations/
Film Updates Jun 24
Ruaridh Mollica has joined the cast of Tom Ford’s adaptation of Anne Rice’s ‘CRY TO HEAVEN.’
Nerdist Jun 15
Major Changes AMC’s THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Makes to Anne Rice’s Books: AMC's The Vampire Lestat pulls many elements from Anne Rice's original novels ...
nerdist.com/article/major-changes-amc-the-vampire-lestat-makes-to-anne-rice-books/
Key FactsLestat Turns Vampires Into Rebellious Rock Stars
Jun 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
- The 1985 novel presents Lestat’s viewpoint, portraying him as wealthy, gifted and newly established as a rock star.
- According to the article, Rice’s pansexual antihero turned vampires into rebellious, romantic figures rather than decaying ghouls.
- In Season 3, Lestat performs in Detroit, Toronto and Toledo, considering whether online music could hasten The Great Conversion.
- According to the article, the series is broadcast Sundays at 9 p.m. through AMC and its AMC+ service.
Why do I actively, manically pursue failure?— Lestat de Lioncourt, a fictional character in AMC's The Vampire Lestat, speaking to Daniel Molloy
tvfanatic.com Jun 18
The Iconic Ladies Behind Lestat: Jennifer Ehle and Sheila Atim Tease Gabriella & Akasha’s Powerful Roles in The Vampire Lestat
tvfanatic.com/jennifer-ehle-and-sheila-atim-exclusive-interview-break-down-gabriella-and-akashas-roles-in-the-vampire-lestat/
Nerdist Jun 17
Rolin Jones Teases ‘Devastating Scene’ From Later Books in Louis’ THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Arc
nerdist.com/article/rolin-jones-teases-louis-arc-devastating-scene-anne-rice-books-the-vampire-lestat/
Nerdist Jun 13
‘We’re Getting Closer’ on NIGHT ISLAND, Says THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Head Mark Johnson (Exclusive)
nerdist.com/article/mark-johnson-gives-positive-night-island-series-status-update-anne-rice-immortal-universe-exclusive/
Nerdist Jun 15
Vamps Pee in THE VAMPIRE LESTAT, But Is It Anne Rice Canon?: Wait, so vampires have to pee? In AMC's The Vampire Lestat, they do. But do the undead go to ...
nerdist.com/article/the-vampire-lestat-vampire-pee-bathroom-stuff-anne-rice/
Nerdist Jun 10
What Is Happening in the First Scene of THE VAMPIRE LESTAT: The very first scene of The Vampire Lestat is quite cryptic, but based on Anne Rice's later ...
nerdist.com/article/the-vampire-lestat-first-scene-explained-confusing/
Interview: Backstage at 'The Vampire Lestat' and Music-Infused Season: Sam Reid and Jacob Anderson, plus showrunner Rolin Jones, go deep with IndieWire on the ...
indiewire.com/features/interviews/interview-the-vampire-lestat-music-sam-reid-jacob-anderson-1235197896/
Den of Geek Jun 09
Sam Reid Reveals How the Gabriella Relationship Is Key to The Vampire Lestat: Exclusive: The Vampire Lestat star Sam Reid and showrunner Rolin Jones discuss the ...
denofgeek.com/tv/sam-reid-gabriella-relationship-key-to-the-vampire-lestat/
Nerdist Jun 08
THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Is Unlike Anything Else on TV (Review): The Vampire Lestat is a triumphant season of television which is unlikely anything else currently on ...
nerdist.com/article/the-vampire-lestat-series-review/
The Vampire Lestat’s Rolin Jones Reveals What to Pay Special Attention to in the Season Premiere, ‘Detroit’
ign.com/articles/the-vampire-lestat-rolin-jones-season-premiere-detroit-interview
CBR Jun 08
Interview With the Vampire Is a Surprise Streaming Hit 32 Years Later: A cult classic horror movie that Brad Pitt infamously hated making is resurging on ...
cbr.com/interview-with-the-vampire-brad-pitt-horror-streaming-success-june-2026/
Nerdist Jun 06
THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Is Unlike Anything Else on TV (Review): The Vampire Lestat is a triumphant season of television which is unlikely anything else currently on ...
nerdist.com/article/the-vampire-lestat-series-review/
Get to know the members of Anne Rice's Immortal Universe's The Vampire Lestat—Lestat, Larry, Alex, Salamander, and T ... Show more
How Anne Rice Felt About The Interview With The Vampire Movie Adaptation: Anne Rice fans were wary of the Interview with the Vampire movie adaptation prior to ...
slashfilm.com/2184002/anne-rice-feelings-interview-with-the-vampire-movie-adaptation/
AMC’s Interview With the Vampire Wants to Do the Jesus Stuff: ‘The Vampire Lestat’ showrunner Rolin Jones wants to keep making the show, at least long enough to ...
vulture.com/article/interview-with-the-vampire-lestat-jesus.html
We asked, you answered: Here are your favorite Louisiana-set fictional books and movies
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Watch the official trailer for #TheVampireLestat 🩸
The next chapter in Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe spotlights #SamReid 's Lestat and his turbulent rock star era ... Show more
Key FactsLestat's Rock Star Rise in 2026 Vampire Saga
Apr 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nerdist.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nerdist.com
- The third season, titled The Vampire Lestat, centers exclusively on Lestat’s perspective and story.
- Lestat embarks on an electric rock tour to reclaim his narrative and expand his influence over vampires and humans.
- A significant increase in vampire numbers, known as the Great Conversion, introduces new tensions within the vampire world.
- Sam Reid returns as Lestat, joined by familiar characters like Louis, Daniel Molloy, and Armand, alongside new figures from the novels.
"Look, I only make great stuff," he explains, offering that "When I do interviews, I have three jobs. One, get the story. Two, make sure it’s true. And three, make it interesting. And it’s all in that book… Except for some added material that I didn’t add."— Daniel Molloy, quoted in the article, explaining his three jobs when he does interviews: one, get the story; two, make sure it’s true; and three, make it interesting.
Nerdist Apr 12
50 Years of INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE in Pop Culture: Fifty years ago, Anne Rice unleashed a new type of bloodsucker with Interview with the Vampire ...
nerdist.com/article/50-years-of-interview-with-the-vampire-in-pop-culture/
'Interview with the Vampire' reshaped New Orleans history and culture. Now it's 50 years old.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/books/anne-rices-interview-with-the-vampire-turns-50/article_c5f82f4d-0ed9-44f4-b648-280feb10cd76.html
Nerdist Apr 03
TALAMASCA Cancelled at AMC, First Anne Rice Immortal Universe Series to Go: AMC has cancelled Talamasca: The Secret Order, marking the first Anne Rice Immortal ...
nerdist.com/article/talamasca-cancelled-at-amc-first-anne-rice-universe-series-cut/
Nerdist Apr 08
TALAMASCA Cancelled at AMC, First Anne Rice Immortal Universe Series to Go: AMC has cancelled Talamasca: The Secret Order, marking the first Anne Rice Immortal ...
nerdist.com/article/talamasca-cancelled-at-amc-first-anne-rice-universe-series-cut/
AMC Ends 'Interview with the Vampire' Spinoff 'Talamasca: The Secret Order': The Immortal Universe sees its first cancellation ahead of the debut of 'The Vampire ...
movieweb.com/interview-with-vampire-spin-off-canceled/
Film Updates Mar 24
Tom Ford’s adaptation of Anne Rice’s ‘CRY TO HEAVEN’ has wrapped filming.
Starring:
Nicholas Hoult
Aaron Taylor Johnson
Adele
Ciarán Hinds
George MacKay
Mark ... Show more
Nerdist Mar 05
IWTV: Lestat's Complex (Icky?) Bond with Mother Gabrielle, Explained: The Vampire Lestat will introduce Lestat's vampiric mother, Gabriella/e ...
nerdist.com/article/lestat-complex-relationship-with-mother-gabrielle-gabriella-explained-iwtv/
Season 3 of Anne Rice's Immortal Universe's The Vampire Lestat debuts this June, and we've got an exclusive clip for #IGNFanFest .
Nerdist Dec 28 25
The Weird History of Anne Rice's Vampires in Comic Books: Back in the 90s, Anne Rice's Lestat and his vampire friends had several hit comics ...
nerdist.com/article/weird-history-of-anne-rice-vampires-in-comic-books-iwtv-lestat/
Nerdist Dec 27 25
TALAMASCA Creators Talk Series Villain, Anne Rice Connections, IWTV Crossovers and More
nerdist.com/article/talamasca-series-creators-john-lee-hancock-mark-lafferty-interview/
Nerdist Dec 24 25
Jasper's Vampire Maker May Come From Anne Rice Lore, Tease TALAMASCA Creators
nerdist.com/article/jasper-vampire-maker-may-be-a-character-from-anne-rice-lore-tease-talamasca-creators/
Nerdist Dec 22 25
What Is the 752 in TALAMASCA: THE SECRET ORDER?: Talamasca: The Secret Order reveals the truth behind the series' much sought after MacGuffin, the mysterious 752 ...
nerdist.com/article/what-is-the-752-in-talamasca-the-secret-order/
