Finally, we have the first image of Sam Reid’s Lestat from the upcoming series. Interview with a Vampire. In it, you can see the character’s face in half, while with the top part covered. promotion based on the classic story by Anne Rice, the production begins with one of the central characters.. Also, the one that has generated the most curiosity and controversy on social media so far. The decision makes it clear that the series – an eight-episode adaptation of the book of the same name – will have a particular interest in the figure of the famous vampire. And also, it’s highly likely that its television version will have a much more prominent place than what was in the 1994 film adaptation.
AMC has been especially careful with one of the most anticipated series of the year. There is no specific release date yet. Interview with a Vampire Announced for the fall. In addition, it will include some major changes to the original storyline. This includes the time in which the story takes place, Louis Pointe-du-Lac’s (Jacob Anderson) backstory, and even Lestat. This possibility caused bewilderment, distrust, but also interest among the fans. especially because the late Ann Rice was heavily involved in the controversy. Therefore, the result on the screen will be related to the premise that the author has researched.
In the meantime, AMC is running an advertising campaign based on intrigue. A few months ago, a trailer that lasted only a few seconds showed the coffins of Lestat and Louis side by side. This seems to imply that the sexual tension between both characters will be more obvious and perhaps less suggested than in the book. The second trailer, which appeared a few weeks later, showed footage of New Orleans amidst shadows and a sinister gaze. But so far, the channel has avoided showing their characters’ faces, characteristics, or at least the general look they will have on the program.
Monsters live in the dark, an unexpected twist on the series.
AMC series Interview with a Vampire has a difficult task tell the same story from the cult movie. The 1994 film version of Rice’s book, directed by Neil Jordan and starring Tom Cruise, was an instant hit. So much so that it is considered one of the iconic works in the vampire genre. After an unsuccessful continuation Queen of the Damned Michael Rymer put a stop to rumors of possible adaptations of Rice’s works.
Just in time for the new millennium, there were rumors of a new version of the film. Or, anyway, new study of the author’s set of books. The so-called “Vampire Chronicles” consisted of 23 books and were loud bestsellers. But taking either story to the cinema was a battle of wills between Rice and would-be producers. After Warner lost the rights to the set of works, streaming platform HULU acquired them. The intention was to create a series that could encompass a variety of characters and settings. But after creative clashes between the producers and the writing team, the subscription service turned that option down.
Finally, AMC bought the rights, and this time at least one of the productions appears to have come to fruition. Series interview with a Vampire Filming began in December 2021. And immediately the first information on the topic puzzled the fans. Louis will be played by actor Jacob Anderson, which will completely change the idea of a literary character. It was also revealed that the story takes place today and that it will offer a new version of the original plot.
Faceless for an interview with a vampire
Until now, AMC avoids showing its central characters. And the formula seems to be the one he will be using for the rest of the promotion. In the new look, Lestat can be seen in period attire, hiding behind an ornate metal door. So far, only the lower part of her face is visible and it is noticeable that both her skin and lip color are completely normal. Will there be a specific reason to hide the characters’ eyes? For now, the show is holding onto the look of its vampires, one of the most talked about moments by fans and the trade press.
In 1994, the appearance of Lestat, Louis Brad Pitt and Claudia Kirsten Dunst aroused curiosity and then critical praise. The characters had very pale skin and unusually colored eyes. This caveat allowed the characters to retain their human form with a touch of the supernatural. AMC has yet to reveal what its solution to this will be, which may indicate that it will be completely different from the nineties classic.
In addition to Anderson and Reid, the cast includes Bailey Bass as Claudia, Kalin Coleman as Grace de Pointe du Lac, Asad Zaman as Rashid, Christopher Stack as Tom Anderson. There will also be a version of minor characters known to the public: Eric Bogosian will play journalist Daniel Molloy, again the central figure of the series. What can we expect from production? In one of his first official images, the most important details are kept in shadow.
