Lestat Reclaims His Story: Vampire Chronicles Get a Rewrite

AMC's "The Vampire Lestat" drama has released its official trailer, showcasing Sam Reid as the iconic vampire rock star Lestat de Lioncourt. The series, now retitled from its previous "Interview With The Vampire" iteration, focuses on Lestat's quest to correct the narrative of his 265-year-long existence.

Reid's Lestat is depicted as a charismatic and turbulent immortal rock star, determined to reclaim his story. The trailer hints at a dramatic re-evaluation of the Vampire Chronicles, with Lestat declaring, "It's my era. I'm a rock star now." However, this pursuit of a 'rewrite' plunges him into chaos.

As Lestat grapples with his past and the consequences of his immortality, he is haunted by the muses of his rebellious youth. The series promises a compelling journey of reckoning for the character, with the trailer featuring Lestat performing his rendition of "Dancing With Myself."

Joining Reid are stars Jacob Anderson, Assad Zaman, Sam Bogosian, Delainey Hayles, and Jennifer Ehle. The show is executive produced by a team including Mark Johnson, Rolin Jones, Hannah Moscovitch, Christopher Rice, and the late Anne Rice.