Interview with the Vampire Season 2 has ultimately concluded, albeit on a bittersweet note, but not with out delivering a couple of final-minute twists. In Paris, Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) goes on a satisfying killing spree in the name of avenging Claudia (Delainey Hayles), though discovering that Lestat (Sam Reid) had eventually been accountable for sparing him from death, rather than Armand (Assad Zaman). Though many queries are now answered, specific events in the mindblowing finale have introduced a entire new set of curiosities and complications — and they will certainly be addressed in the lately confirmed Season 3.

The subsequent season, even though its release date is however to be confirmed, is going to be primarily based on each “Queen of the Damned” and “The Vampire Lestat.” With this, points will most likely move differently now in terms of tone and the concentrate on distinct characters. But just before Season 3 drops and sends the audience into however an additional rollercoaster ride, let us discover these books, particularly the latter, and see what men and women can count on from the hit show in the coming future.

Interview with the Vampire

Based on Anne Rice’s iconic novel, comply with Louis de Pointe’s epic story of like, blood and the perils of immortality, as told to the journalist Daniel Molloy.

Release Date

2022-00-00

Creator

Rolin Jones

Cast

Sam Reid , Jacob Anderson , Eric Bogosian , Bailey Bass , Assad Zaman

Seasons

2

‘The Vampire Lestat’ Follows a New Main Character

The Vampire Lestat is the second novel in author Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles, and its events are set immediately after Interview with the Vampire. As per the title, the book mostly focuses on Lestat de Lioncourt, with readers ultimately having to see points via his viewpoint. The centuries-old vampire goes on a wild journey right here, each the previous and present. A considerable portion of the book is about Lestat’s up-and-down previous, some thing that he recounts via his autobiography, which he writes as a response to Daniel Molloy’s (Eric Bogosian) published book exactly where Louis recounts his vampire life. Through Lestat’s personal words, he shares his experiences in various stages of his life, each pre- and post-turning.

In the starting, Lestat discusses his upbringing in France and increasing up in poverty. As the years pass, he yearns to discover a lot more about the planet, with his need major him to initially attempt to join a monastery. However, immediately after becoming denied the chance by his family members, Lestat goes on to do other jobs anticipated of him. Eventually, via Gabrielle — his mother — Lestat meets a regional young man named Nicolas de Lenfent (played by Joseph Potter in the AMC series), and the two guys grow to be speedy buddies due to their like for art and music, at some point operating away to Paris with each other. While Nicki is set on becoming a violinist, Lestat charms the public on stage, which ends up attracting the vampire Magnus. One evening, Magnus, desperate to pass on his ancient powers, kidnaps and tortures Lestat, and later turns him into a vampire by force just before jumping into a fire, killing himself suitable in front of Lestat.

Now a vampire, Lestat has to deal with becoming forced to retreat from his family members as nicely as mastering how to handle his temptation, considerably like Louis’ journey in Interview with the Vampire. At 1st, he kills men and women he considers morally undesirable, but at some point, he proceeds to kill innocent ones, also. Along the way, he turns Gabrielle into a vampire, due to the fact his mother is on her deathbed thanks to a extended illness, as nicely as Nicki, who does not appear to take to it nicely. Lestat also shares his 1st encounter with Armand and his coven just before they join forces to establish the Théâtre des Vampires, which Louis and Claudia find out themselves in Interview with the Vampire Season 2. Years later, when he components with Gabrielle and Nicki, he becomes lost and decides to go on a decades-extended sleep just before becoming awakened by Marius, Armand’s potent maker. Lestat even meets Enkil and Akasha, who are thought of the 1st vampires.

In the present day, Lestat becomes aspect of a productive rock band, with Louis following him immediately after an emotional reunion. They even hold a concert in San Francisco. Suddenly, other vampires attempt to attack them but are later saved by Akasha. Apart from his intriguing musical journey, Lestat also shares his side of the story on a couple of events talked about by Louis in Interview with the Vampire, so various accounts are now becoming laid down, leaving readers to opt for what to think.

How ‘Interview with the Vampire’ Season 2 Sets Up Season 3

Certain story components in The Vampire Lestat have currently been introduced in Interview with the Vampire Season 2. Via flashbacks, albeit ones that are told from Armand’s viewpoint, Lestat and Nicki are introduced as lovers in the show just before Armand tends to make his and the coven’s presence identified. The Théâtre des Vampires is also a major concentrate through the season — Lestat even returns, albeit reluctantly, to the stage for Louis and Claudia’s trial. Magnus, on the other hand, has however to be noticed, but he has briefly been talked about — 1st by Lestat back in Season 1 when recounting the story of his turning to Louis and Claudia, as nicely as in Season 2 when Louis and Armand uncover him in Magnus’ lair. As for the mysterious Marius, he is talked about by Armand, who tells Louis of their 1st encounter and the story of his personal turning. Akasha also gets name-dropped as a sort of Easter egg, even though this character has an even larger part to play in Rice’s book Queen of the Damned. During the Season 2 finale, when Louis reunites with Lestat in an old, abandoned constructing in New Orleans close to their original property, he is noticed playing a fake wooden piano. Lestat tells Louis that he is practicing for his upcoming tour, which alludes to the band he joins in The Vampire Lestat.

Apart from the return of familiar vampires (which now incorporates Daniel) in Season 3, the official summary also tends to make mention of new faces, like Marius, Magnus, Gabrielle, and Akasha, ultimately producing their debut in the increasing Immortal Universe. Moreover, due to the fact Season 3 will most likely be told via Lestat’s point of view, the audience will most likely be brought back to specific events from the preceding seasons that have been narrated by Louis and Armand and uncover out his side of the story, adding even a lot more fire to the show’s unreliable narrator conceit. With that numerous new vampires coming into the mix as nicely as the confirmation of Rockstar Lestat, Season 3 will surely be extremely chaotic, dark, and entertaining.

Seasons 1 and 2 of Interview with the Vampire are now out there to stream on AMC+.

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