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AMC+ has unveiled an extended first look at The Vampire Lestat, giving fans a tantalizing glimpse at what’s to come in the gothic series continuation of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire universe. With Sam Reid stepping back into the role of Lestat de Lioncourt, the clip reintroduces viewers to one of fiction’s most charismatic antiheroes.
The footage immerses us in opulent 18th-century France — candlelit salons, blood-red draperies, and haunting orchestral undertones. It’s clear that AMC is doubling down on lush production values and psychological depth. Lestat, once the rebel companion to Louis, now becomes the story’s driving force — seductive, arrogant, and tragic in equal measure.
Sam Reid’s performance radiates both danger and melancholy, perfectly capturing Rice’s blend of sensuality and despair. The supporting cast, though only briefly glimpsed, hints at new power struggles among the undead, as ancient loyalties crumble and new rivalries ignite.
With its release planned for 2026, The Vampire Lestat is shaping up to be a defining moment in modern gothic television — romantic, visceral, and impossible to resist. Watch the preview now on AMC+’s official YouTube channel
