The showrunner for Interview with the Vampire has shared some exciting new details about Lestat’s rockstar storyline.
Back in May, fans were finally treated to the second season of the beloved supernatural drama, based on Anne Rice’s critically acclaimed Vampire Chronicles book series.
Picking up after the events of season one, Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) and his pseudo-daughter Claudia (Delainey Hayes) head to Europe after they seemingly put an end to their maker, Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid).
While searching for other vampires, the two stumble upon Armand (Assad Zaman) and the mysterious immortal acting troupe, Theatre des Vampires, in Paris, France.
Louis and Claudia’s entry into the coven is fraught with challenges as they grapple with Lestat’s haunting memory and the treacherous power dynamics of the vampire world.
On 27 June – days before its season finale – the show was renewed for a third season, with reports stating that the plot would center on Rice’s fan favourite book, The Vampire Lestat.
For those unfamiliar with the 1985 novel, the story sees Lestat take on a new rockstar persona as he creates his own autobiography in response to Daniel Malloy and Louis’ Interview with the Vampire book.
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Since the renewal was announced, fans have waited for more information about the new season and how Lestat’s music journey will be adapted to the present day.
Fortunately, showrunner Rolin Jones answered fans prayers when he shared some exciting new tea about the upcoming entry with The Wrap.
“We’re going to be very, very coy here. I would say imagine Lestat with an iPad or whatever, going through the last 80 years of music,” he teased while attending San Diego Comic-Con.
“And, ‘Yes, yes, yes. No, no, yes, yes, this, this, this.’ He doesn’t have to be a man of 2026. He’s a man of the last 300 years, he has exquisite taste. And I think he knows how to deliver it.”
Reid echoed similar sentiments in the same interview, adding that Lestat won’t have to try too hard to make an impact.
“Look, he’s the vampire Lestat. So, like, you know, he’s the thing to be revered, he’s the thing to be feared. He’s the thing to be loved, he’s the thing to be hated. And, you know, in a time of extreme discourse, how do you stand out?” he explained to the news outlet.
Lastly, Jones insinuated that season three will include a double album worth of music.
Like its first outing, Interview with the Vampire season two received unanimous acclaim from fans and critics, with many praising the cast’s stellar performances, the show’s captivating writing, and the European backdrop.
The new batch of episodes even racked in a 98% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
As of this writing, a release date for Interview with the Vampire season three has yet to be announced.
Stay tuned for more information.
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