When will the never-ending quest for blood and power make its comeback? Here is everything we know so far about
Interview with the Vampire Season 2.
Are you ready to dive into the thrilling new chapter in one of television’s most beloved vampire sagas, which will once again leave you on the edge of your seats as you are transported into a world where death is just the beginning? Then you have reached the right place to get all your answers with the latest updates for the much-awaited second season! So sit back, relax, and prepare to be mesmerized by getting an insight into the gothic horror world created by Rolin Jones.
Continue reading to learn more about Interview with the Vampire Season 2.
Interview with the Vampire Season 2 Filming Status
Even though we know that Interview With the Vampire Season 2 will definitely return to the television screens as it was picked up for a second season back on September 28, 2022. The renewal was an exciting update, but since then, some other crucial details about the series status have been released, which makes one thing clear the fandom will have to wait for some time as any confirmation relating to the potential release date has yet to be disclosed.
One of the biggest reasons is that the show is currently in production! Yes, much to readers’ delight, the second season isn’t going on a writer’s strike, as many reports had suggested that the scripts were completed even before the strike started, which allowed the crew to begin filming in Prague. The filming officially began in April 2023 and is expected to continue till August 2023 in various other locations, including the Barrandov Studios, Paris, and New Orleans.
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Interview with the Vampire Season 2 Release Date
If we consider the production timeline, then we can predict that the series might be returning with new episodes sometime around late 2023 or even in 2024 as post-production, which includes the hectic workload of completing the editing, can take up to four to six months in order to deliver the best version of these new episodes. With this update, we can speculate that the likely release window will be sometime around October 2023 at the same time slot of 10 p.m. ET, just like the first season.
Of course, this is just conjecture that the next season might follow the same pattern and similar time frame.
All these details will be verified once the production of the series wraps up on a timely schedule. In order to receive updates on when the show premieres, interested viewers can also enable notifications. Until then, the fans should take the reports about the potential release window with a grain of salt! Also, check out the official renewal post as shared on @Immortal_AMC Twitter handle, quoting, “Break out the Sazerac, #InterviewWithTheVampire has been renewed for a season two!”
Break out the Sazerac, #InterviewWithTheVampire has been renewed for a season two! pic.twitter.com/0l9D9EbZ8I
— Anne Rice's Immortal Universe (@Immortal_AMC) September 28, 2022
Interview with the Vampire Season 2: What to expect?
The 8-episode second season will be set in Europe with the contemporary adaptation of Rice’s gothic novel following Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson), Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid), and Claudia’s (Bailey Bass) story of love and immortality, as told to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian).
“The scope and breadth of this show, and what Mark and Rolin have delivered, is just stupendous. They have rendered the rich and vibrant world of Anne Rice’s Interview in a wonderful way, and we’re incredibly proud. From the set build, to production design, costumes and more — no detail was overlooked. This stellar cast deliver powerful performances that emotionally connect us to these characters and their humanity,” said Dan McDermott, president of original programming for AMC Networks and AMC Studios, in a statement. “We look forward to sharing the final product of this extraordinary effort with audiences in just a few short days and are thrilled that this story will continue. This is only the beginning of an entire Universe featuring enthralling stories and characters that capture the spirit of Anne Rice’s amazing work.”
“The opportunity to revisit the passionate and shocking world of Louis, Lestat, and Claudia is irresistible. We will happily walk through the doorway that AMC has so kindly opened for us and deliver a season two that takes full advantage of the wonders bestowed upon us by Anne Rice,” said Jones. He also confirmed to Variety that Season Two would complete the novel, quoting:
“Going forward, we are going to do things that are wildly loyal, and really try to squeeze out every beautiful piece of prose in that second half of the book—and we are going to do some other things the book didn’t do, mostly based on where the books go from here. Books two, three, and six really inform all the decisions we made in Season One and a lot of the decisions we are making in Season Two.”
Interview with the Vampire Season 2 Cast and Crew
The main cast members who are expected to reprise their roles in the new season of Interview with the Vampire are as follows: Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac, Sam Reid as Lestat de Lioncourt, Eric Bogosian as Daniel Molloy, and Assad Zaman as Rashid/Armand among other recurring cast members as seen in the first season. The official casting announcements for season two began in March 2023.
It was confirmed that Ben Daniels is set to appear as a series regular to play Santiago, the leading thespian of the Theatre des Vampires “who grows increasingly suspicious of the American vampires Louis and Claudia.” At the end of the same month, Delainey Hayles joined the cast in a recasting, replacing Bailey Bass as Claudia for the second season due to “a variety of unforeseen circumstances.”
Bass issued her own statement by elaborating on the reasons for her exit. “Due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances I’m unable to return to Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire for the second season,” she said. “Playing Claudia has been a dream role and an incredible ride. I wish Delainey the best of luck in taking over. I cannot wait to watch it. I’m extremely appreciative of AMC, the producers, Jacob, Sam, the crew, and, of course, the wonderful fans.”
Emmy Award-winning producer Mark Johnson (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) and showrunner Rolin Jones (Perry Mason, Friday Night Lights) executive producing.
Interview with the Vampire Season 2 Teaser Trailer
The network has not released any new teasers or trailers for the upcoming season as there is still plenty of time left.
In the meantime, check out the official trailer for the first season, which gained instant popularity and received critical acclaim. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 99% approval rating with an average rating of 8.2/10, based on 68 critic reviews. Metacritic assigned a score of 81 out of 100 based on 26 critics, indicating “universal acclaim.”
The trailer showcases a sensuous, contemporary reinvention of Anne Rice’s revolutionary gothic novel and follows Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson), Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid), and Claudia’s (Bailey Bass) epic story of love, blood, and the perils of immortality, as told to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian).
Chafing at the limitations of life as a Black man in 1900s New Orleans, Louis finds it impossible to resist the rakish Lestat de Lioncourt’s offer of the ultimate escape: joining him as his vampire companion. But Louis’s intoxicating new powers come with a violent price, and the introduction of Lestat’s newest fledgling, the child vampire Claudia, soon sets them on a decades-long path of revenge and atonement.
When available, Interview With The Vampire Season 2, along with all the episodes of Season 1, will be available on AMC’s sister streaming service AMC+ following their cable premieres, depending on the viewers’ location and membership plans, which the users can choose from to renew their accounts and watch the series. So, it is time to renew your membership accounts and explore the vast catalog of the platform.
Take a look at the official trailer for Interview with the Vampire Season 1 below:
Catch up on the previous episodes while you wait for more Interview with the Vampire Season 2 updates.