Interview with the Vampire
Interview with the Vampire
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Interview with the Vampire

"Scream for me."

7.5
Yr 2022
Status Returning Series
Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

A century-old vampire from New Orleans reunites with an ailing journalist to recount his life of bloodlust and his tumultuous relationship with the rakish Frenchman who turned him.

Status

Latest

  • Interview with the Vampire renewed for season 4 — July 24, 2026
Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 88 /100

AMC's series adaptation of Interview with the Vampire earned widespread acclaim from critics, who praised it as a smart, stylish, and vibrant update to Anne Rice's iconic gothic novel. Reviewers highlighted creator Rolin Jones' decision to place LGBTQ+ themes and racial dynamics at the forefront of the narrative, framing the dynamic between Louis and Lestat as an overtly queer love story while exploring the complexities of a Black vampire navigating a segregated America.

The performances received strong applause, particularly Jacob Anderson's lead role as Louis and his chemistry with Sam Reid's Lestat. Critics noted that the show successfully balances bloody horror with dramatic depth, describing it as dark, beautiful, and deeply moving. While a few reviewers pointed to minor pacing issues or moments of cheesy writing, the consensus regarded the series as a compelling and well-crafted revival of the classic story.

“Interview with the Vampire Is the Season’s Best Fantasy Show”

“A surprisingly entertaining, nuanced, and well-made drama that echoes 'Hannibal' in numerous ways”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
US • CA
AMC+ Roku Premium Channel
US
AMC+
US • CA
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Philo
US
Spectrum On Demand
US
AMC+ Amazon Channel
CA • US
BBC iPlayer
UK
Hoopla
CA • US
Netflix
UK • US
Crave
CA
Plex Channel
US
Netflix Standard with Ads
UK • US
Sky Go
UK
The Roku Channel
US
Why fans love it

Adapted from the book, this 2022 supernatural drama leans heavily into gothic romance and the heavy burdens of immortality. Set in New Orleans, Louisiana, the series trades typical genre tropes for a dark, tragic tale driven by enraged passions and deeply egotistical figures. It treats the century-spanning life story of its main characters with serious dramatic weight.

The volatile central relationship forms the core of the show. Sam Reid stars as the rakish Frenchman whose complex bond with his companion fuels decades of shared bloodlust, control, and resentment. Framed as a detailed account given to an ailing journalist, the narrative balances historical flair with theatrical intensity. Viewers drawn to lush, atmospheric melodrama and sharp character friction appreciate the series for never softening the bitter edge of its central tragedy.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 5
Longest run 22 eps
Jacob Anderson
Jacob Anderson
as Louis de Pointe du Lac
22 episodes
Sam Reid
Sam Reid
as Lestat de Lioncourt
22 episodes
Bailey Bass
Bailey Bass
as Claudia de Lioncourt de Pointe du Lac
7 episodes
Delainey Hayles
Delainey Hayles
as Claudia de Lioncourt de Pointe du Lac
15 episodes
Ben Daniels
Ben Daniels
as Santiago
8 episodes
Eric Bogosian
Eric Bogosian
as Daniel Molloy
22 episodes
Jennifer Ehle
Jennifer Ehle
as Gabriella
7 episodes
Assad Zaman
Assad Zaman
as Armand
22 episodes
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Joseph Potter as Nicholas de Lenfent 8 episodes Steven G. Norfleet as Paul de Pointe du Lac 1 episode Kalyne Coleman as Grace de Pointe du Lac 5 episodes John DiMaggio as Alderman Fenwick 3 episodes Chris Stack as Thomas 'Tom' Anderson 5 episodes Rae Dawn Chong as Florence de Pointe du Lac 4 episodes Jeff Pope as Finn O'Shea 3 episodes Dana Gourrier as Bricktop Williams 3 episodes Christian Robinson as Levi Freniere 5 episodes Najah Bradley as Lily 1 episode Eugenie Nall Bondurant as Miss Carol 1 episode Rachel Handler as Peg Leg Doris 3 episodes Mike Harkins as Father Matthias 1 episode Aurélien Barnes as Remy Dupre 1 episode Joi Richardson as Working Gal 1 episode Andre De'Sean Shanks as Fair Play Waiter 1 episode Kyle Roussel as Jelly Roll Morton 2 episodes Jude Severin as Wedding Pastor 1 episode Rosha Washington as Funny Guest 1 episode Nicole Elaine Heinen as Iolanta 1 episode Jody Thompson as Cornfed Salesman 1 episode Tony Manna as Mr. Carlo 1 episode Escalante Lundy as Milkman 1 episode Anoop Surya as Dubai Butler #1 1 episode Zuhair Ahmed as Dubai Butler #2 1 episode Kirill Sheynerman as Damek 1 episode Kameron Lopreore as Woeful Tenor 1 episode Sarah Jane McMahon as Sofia Consoli 1 episode Joe Reynolds as Lawyer 1 episode Terry J. Nelson as Tourist 1 episode Maura Grace Athari as Antoinette 4 episodes Thomas Antony Olajide as Jonah 1 episode Peyton Turner as Grace's Twin #1 1 episode Paris Turner as Grace's Twin #2 1 episode Stephen JF Walker as John in the Crowd 1 episode Garrett Kruithof as Police Captain 1 episode Grant Pfost as Doughboy on the Coffin Wall 1 episode John Charles II as Man on Street 1 episode Ethan Uslan as Lestat Piano Double 1 episode Brian Anthony Wilson as Mortician 1 episode Xavier Mills as Charlie 1 episode Melissa Lehman as Willing Betty 1 episode Mary Risener as Leader 1 episode Rudy Eisenzopf as Chief Bardeen 2 episodes Luke Brandon Field as Young Daniel Molloy 3 episodes Bally Gill as Real Rashid 7 episodes Suzanne Andrade as Celeste 6 episodes Esme Appleton as Estelle 6 episodes Ed Birch as Pierre Roget 2 episodes Jake Cecil as Gustave 6 episodes Roxane Duran as Madeleine Éparvier 4 episodes Christopher Geary as Samuel 'Sam' Barclay 6 episodes Khetphet Phagnasay as Quang Pham 6 episodes Andrew Van Wilpe as Romaine 6 episodes Jordan Unachukwu as Planche 6 episodes Jan Hofman as Basilic 6 episodes Matěj Štrunc as Merde' em 6 episodes Ben Bradshaw as Hans Luchenbaum 6 episodes Genevieve Dunne as Eglee 6 episodes Sigismund Häggkvist as Guigonette #1 5 episodes Bethany Adams as Guigonette #2 2 episodes Rebecca Riisness as Guigonette #3 5 episodes Michaela Mišková as Guigonette #4 2 episodes Angela Alsop as Guigonette #5 2 episodes Justin Kirk as Raglan James 2 episodes Valentin Verdure as Marchand de Tabac 2 episodes Yung as Tuan Pham 6 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Editor
Yuka Shirasuna Christian Sandino-Taylor Emily Morrison Mark Davies Mike Phillips
Producer
Tom Williams
Co-Executive Producer
Coline Abert Mara LePere-Schloop Hannah Moscovitch
Co-Producer
Laura Luckenbaugh
Sculptor
Jaremy Aiello
Local Casting
Maya Kvetny
Writer
Shane Munson
Executive Producer
Christopher Rice Anne Rice Alan Taylor
Director
Emma Freeman Jane Wu Craig Zisk Alan Taylor
Third Assistant Director
Matej Kricner
Novel
Anne Rice
Other
Alan Taylor
Production Design
Mara LePere-Schloop
Executive Producer's Assistant
Elizabeth Reily
Director of Photography
Stuart Howell Earle Dresner
Associate Producer
Brooke M. Thomas
Music
Daniel Hart
Supervising Producer
A. Zell Williams
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

based on novel or book new orleans, louisiana vampire interview immortality supernatural child vampire lgbt gothic romance life story fantasy horror egotistical enraged tragic vampires
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 02, 2022
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
349