AMC has released a new trailer forInterview with the Vampire, an upcoming series adaptation ofAnne Rice’s iconic book of the same name. The new trailer focus on the abusive relationship between Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Lestat (Sam Reid), the two main vampires of the story.
Interview with the Vampirefocus on Louis, a vampire who decides to share his story with a journalist. During the titular interview, Louis explains how he was turned into a vampire by a man called Lestat, with whom he maintains a complicated relationship across the decades. Lestat is impulsive, selfish, and seems to enjoy manipulating Louis. As for the younger vampire, he sees his turning into a vampire sometimes as a gift, others as a curse.
The new trailer focus on the complicated relationship between the two vampires. While telling his story, Louis describes Lestat as his maker, mentor, and lover. However, he’s soon interrupted by Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian), the reporter taking notes of Louis' tale. The journalist underlines how there’s clearly an abused and an abuser in the two vampires' relationship, but Louis still thinks they both are equal in the dark.
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While the AMC series tells a finite story,Interview with the Vampireis only the first chapter of Rice’s belovedThe Vampire Chroniclescollection of books. Using Lestat to anchor her universe, Rice wrote a total of 15 books, which could all be adapted into limited series or follow-up seasons ofInterview with the Vampire. Beyond her vampire-centric universe, Rice is the author of multiple witch stories set in the same universe, united in theLives of the Mayfair Witchescollection. AMC has acquired the rights for the entirety of bothTheVampire ChroniclesandLives of the Mayfair Witches, which could lead to a new interconnected television universe.
Although Rice’s work represents the best of gothic literature,The Vampire Chroniclesremains mostly unexplored by live-action adaptations.Interview With The Vampirewas first adapted for film in 1994, withBrad Pitttaking the role of Louis andTom Cruisebringing Lestat to undead life. Despite being a box-office success, Rice’s work was only adapted once more, in 2002, with the ill-receivedQueen of the Damned. That means AMC’s upcoming series represents the opportunity to do justice to Rice and give all her books the adaptations they deserve.
Interview with the Vampireis also set to starBailey Bassas Claudia andAssad Zamanas Rashid. Series creatorRolin Joneswill also serve as showrunner. Rice, who died in 2021, is credited as a producer for the series, as well as her sonChristopher Rice.Mark Johnsonwill also be an executive producer for the series.
Interview With The Vampirewill premiere on AMC and AMC+ on October 2. Check out the new trailer below:
