Vampire Lestat
Watch if you love gothic aesthetics, vampire mythology, and theatrical performances. Sam Reid as Lestat is not just acting; it's the embodiment of charisma and madness. Perfect for those seeking a series where every frame is like a painting, and every line is like poetry.
The premiere on AMC and AMC+ took place on June 7, 2026. "Vampire Lestat" is the third season of the "Interview with the Vampire" franchise, renamed in honor of the main character. Lestat de Lioncourt, outraged by the frivolous portrayal in the bestseller "Interview with the Vampire," decides to tell his story his way — by forming a rock band and going on tour. Gabriella, Nicolas, Magnus, Marius, and He Who Must Not Be Named — all join Louis, Armand, Malloy, and others on a sexual pilgrimage through space, time, and trauma. No auto-tune. No trigger warnings. Just heightened sensations.
The tone is gothic, theatrical, rock-and-roll. The series retains the visual opulence of previous seasons but adds a musical component: Sam Reid, staying in character as Lestat, performs songs at live events. Filming took place in Toronto, Canada, in the summer-fall of 2025.
Format — 7+ episodes (as of June 2026), weekly release. Creator and showrunner — Rolin Jones, writers — Hannah Moscovitch, Jonathan Seniseros, Kevin Hanna. Executive producers — Mark Johnson, Anne Rice (posthumously).
If you watched the first two seasons of "Interview with the Vampire" — "Vampire Lestat" continues the story from a new perspective. Fans of "True Blood" and "Buffy" may find it too literary, while those seeking gothic drama with a musical twist — this is one of AMC's most ambitious projects of 2026.