Interview with the Vampire (TV series)
Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, or simply Interview with the Vampire, is an American gothic horror television series created by Rolin Jones for AMC, based on the 1976 novel of the same name and elements from The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice. The series begins with the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) recounting his past life and tumultuous relationship with his maker and lover, Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid). The series embraces the queer elements of Rice's work, which are only insinuated in the 1994 film adaptation of the novel, and deals with themes such as race and abuse. It is the first series set in the Immortal Universe, a shared universe based on Rice's novels.
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| Also known as | Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire |
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| Created by | Rolin Jones |
| Based on | The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice |
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| Opening theme | "Interview with the Orchestra" |
| Composer | Daniel Hart |
| Country of origin | United States |
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| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
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| Editor | Leo Trombetta |
| Running time | 46–71 minutes |
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| Network | AMC |
| Release | October 2, 2022 – present |
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Interview with the Vampire received a series order in June 2021, after AMC Networks purchased the rights to intellectual property encompassing 18 of Rice's novels in 2020. The series was renewed for an eight-episode second season in September 2022, ahead of the premiere of its first season on October 2, 2022. The second season is set to premiere on May 12, 2024.
The first season received acclaim from critics, with praise going towards the writing, costumes, soundtrack, production values, lead performances and their chemistry.