Key Takeaways:
– The production of AMC’s Interview with the Vampire Season 2 smoothly progressed despite last year’s SAG strike.
– A new trailer for the second season has been released, fueling anticipation for the May 12, 2024 premiere.
– Season 2 is settled in various timelines: the 1790s, 1940s, 1970s, and 2023.
– The series will introduce new cast member Ben Daniels who will play the role of the vampire Santiago.
AMC’s highly-anticipated show, Interview with the Vampire, is back in action. Last year, following significant agreements with the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union amidst a SAG strike, the production of Season 2 resumed and kept on track for its 2024 premiere. With the premiere date on May 12th swiftly approaching, a new trailer has been unveiled, adding fuel to the anticipation.
A Novel to Screen Adaptation
Based on Anne Rice’s novel, Interview with the Vampire chronicles the life story of vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac. Told to a reporter, it delves into the tale of Louis’ transformation into a vampire and his mentorship by the enigmatic Lestat de Lioncourt. Season 2, set to pick up in 2022, will see Louis recounting his remarkable past to journalist Daniel Molloy post the tumultuous events that unfolded in 1940s New Orleans when Louis attempted to annihilate Lestat de Lioncourt with his teen vampire accomplice, Claudia.
An Alluring Tale Across Different Eras
Season 2 will trace the thrilling journey of Louis and Claudia who escape to Europe. The pair embark on an intriguing quest to unearth Old World Vampires and discover the Theatre Des Vampires in Paris. Here, Louis encounters the captivating vampire Armand. The inevitable love affair between Louis and Armand promises to wield profound impacts, both in the past and the future. According to executive producer Mark Johnson, viewers can expect the second season to traverse multiple timelines including the 1790s, 1940s, 1970s, and 2023.
Star-Studded Cast
Among the ensemble cast, Sam Reid reprises his role as the irrepressible Lestat, alongside Jacob Anderson who plays Lestat’s companion, Louis de Pointe du Lac. Other key players include Assad Zaman, Kalyne Coleman, Christian Robinson, and Eric Bogosian. Season 2 welcomes Ben Daniels of Foundation fame, who joins the cast as vampire Santiago. The role of vampire Claudia witnesses a change with Delainey Hayles stepping into the shoes formerly filled by Bailey Bass.
The series boasts of an impressive lineup of guest appearances including David Costabile, Roxane Duran, and Bally Gill.
Creative Forces Behind the Show
Interview with the Vampire is the brainchild of multiple creative geniuses. Alan Taylor, known for his directorial stint in The Sopranos prequel – The Many Saints of Newark, serves as the executive producer, having directed the first two episodes. Veteran producer Mark Johnson, responsible for acclaimed projects like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, overlooks the development of AMC’s Vampire Chronicles franchise. Series creator, Rolin Jones, together with Johnson and Taylor, produces the show. Presiding over the team, Anne Rice and her son Christopher Rice are on board as the executive producers.
With an engrossing plot, a star-studded ensemble, and an experienced creative team, Season 2 of Interview with the Vampire is poised to be a phenomenal success. Comment below and share your thoughts about the new trailer and the impending season.
