In the world of Anne Rice, when one tale concludes, another eagerly begins.
This is particularly true for the AMC and AMC+ adaptation of Rice’s celebrated gothic horror narrative, “Interview with the Vampire.” The series makes a grand return today, June 7, for its third season, now rebranded as “The Vampire Lestat.” This new title shifts the focus to reflect the second book in Rice’s renowned “Vampire Chronicles.”
Having spent its first two seasons delving into the depths of “Interview with the Vampire,” the series now embarks on a fresh journey. This season is set in the contemporary era and centers around Lestat, portrayed by Sam Reid, as he takes on the role of a rock band’s lead singer. Embracing the rock-and-roll lifestyle, “The Vampire Lestat” follows the band on a tour fueled by the excesses of sex and drugs. Through this tour, Lestat seeks to redefine his public image following the revelations made by Daniel Molloy, played by Eric Bogosian, in his interview with Louis de Pointe du Lac, portrayed by Jacob Anderson, which unfolded over the previous seasons.
Adding to the allure of Lestat’s newfound rock stardom, the series features original music crafted by Reid himself alongside the series composer Daniel Hart. This musical dimension further cements Lestat’s rising status as a rock icon, enhancing the narrative with a vibrant and contemporary sound.
“The Vampire Lestat” features original music by Reid and series composer Daniel Hart to further establish Lestat’s rising fame as a rock star.
‘Interview with the Vampire’ Season 3 release date
“The Vampire Lestat” a.k.a. “Interview with the Vampire” Season 3 premieres Sunday, June 7 on AMC and AMC+.
What time does ‘Interview with the Vampire’ come out?
“The Vampire Lestat” / “Interview with the Vampire” premieres on the AMC+ streaming service at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on Sundays.
If you prefer to wait and watch the show’s linear premiere on the AMC television channel, new episodes air on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.
How to watch ‘Interview with the Vampire’ for free
New episodes of “Interview with the Vampire” are exclusive to AMC+ and the AMC network, so you’ll need a subscription to stream new episodes. The series will not drop on Netflix immediately, despite Seasons 1 and 2 being available to stream there.
AMC+ offers two plans, both of which include “The Vampire Lestat.” The ad-supported plan costs $7.99/month, while the ad-free plan starts at $10.99/month.
If you subscribe through Amazon Prime Video add-on subscriptions (which is what we recommend), you can take advantage of a seven-day free trial of either plan.
‘The Vampire Lestat’ cast
“The Vampire Lestat” features the following main cast members returning from “Interview with the Vampire” Season 2: Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac; Sam Reid as Lestat de Lioncourt; Eric Bogosian as Daniel Molloy; and Assad Zaman as Armand.
Jennifer Ehle joins the main cast as Gabriella, Lestat’s mother who is also a vampire.
Lestat’s band members will be played by Noah Reid (“Schitt’s Creek”), Ryan Kattner, Seamus Patterson and Sarah Swire. Shiela Atim rounds out the new cast as Akasha, the “Mother of all Vampires” in Rice’s book series.
‘The Vampire Lestat’ episode guide
“The Vampire Lestat” / “Interview with the Vampire” Season 3 will have seven episodes. See each episode’s release date below.
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This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for the New York Post, Page Six, and Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with information on how to watch all of your favorite reality TV shows and movies on each streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she’s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, celebrities and pop culture. Prior to joining The Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews