AMC’s “Interview With the Vampire” rebrands as “The Vampire Lestat” for season 3, set to premiere June 7, 2026, with opening credits featuring a new Sam Reid performance.
AMC has finally announced the premiere date for the third season of its acclaimed vampire drama, now retitled The Vampire Lestat. After two seasons under the name Interview With the Vampire, the series shifts its focus to the immortal rockstar at the heart of Anne Rice’s literary universe. The new season arrives on Sunday, June 7, 2026, giving fans of Rice’s Immortal Universe their first full look at Lestat de Lioncourt’s legendary life and career.
The title change is more than cosmetic—it signals a deliberate narrative pivot. The first two seasons adapted Rice’s 1976 novel Interview With the Vampire, centering on the complex relationship between Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) and his maker Lestat (Sam Reid). Season 3, now named for Rice’s 1985 sequel The Vampire Lestat, expands the scope to explore Lestat’s origins, his rise as a rockstar, and his growing influence over both vampire and human worlds. This aligns with the show’s official description, which notes that Lestat “takes full advantage of his newfound freedom” after author Daniel Molloy’s book exposes vampires to the public.
Alongside the premiere announcement, AMC released the season’s opening credits, which feature a new original song. Titled “All Fall Down,” the track is composed by series composer Daniel Hart and performed by Sam Reid himself. This follows the release of “Long Face,” the first single from the season, which debuted on February 13. The credits offer a first visual taste of Lestat’s glamorous, music-filled existence—a stark contrast to the more intimate, New Orleans–set drama of earlier seasons.
The plot thrusts Lestat into the spotlight as he embarks on a multi-city tour, his band’s popularity soaring just as a mysterious “Great Conversion” causes an unnatural surge in the vampire population. Entertainment Weekly reports that Lestat’s rising power draws scrutiny from both mortal and immortal factions, while he is simultaneously haunted by “muses” from his past. This premise promises a blend of rock ‘n’ roll excess and vampire politics, a tone that Sam Reid has hinted at in interviews.
Sam Reid’s portrayal of Lestat has been a standout since the series began, but this season marks his true ascension to the center of the story. Jacob Anderson returns as Louis, now living under the scrutiny of public perception after being interviewed by Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian). Supporting the central duo are Assad Zaman, Delainey Hayles, and Jennifer Ehle in key roles that expand the Immortal Universe’s roster.
The creative team remains deeply connected to Anne Rice’s legacy. Rolin Jones returns as creator, writer, and showrunner, with Hannah Moscovitch as co-writer. Mark Johnson executive produces alongside Christopher Rice, Anne Rice’s son, who has been heavily involved in adapting his mother’s work for television. Anne Rice, who passed away in 2021, is posthumously credited as an executive producer, ensuring the season stays true to her vision.
Fan anticipation for a Lestat-centric season has simmered since the series began, with many readers of Rice’s novels hoping to see the charismatic vampire’s story take center stage. The retitling and premiere date finally deliver on that long-held wish, promising a season that embraces the operatic scale of The Vampire Lestat novel. With its blend of music, mythology, and moral ambiguity, the show aims to satisfy both newcomers and die-hard Immortal Universe fans.
The June 7 premiere on AMC+ marks a significant milestone for the adaptation, which has already been renewed for a fourth season. As the Interview With the Vampire brand gives way to The Vampire Lestat, the series cements its identity as the definitive screen version of Rice’s vampiric epic—a bold move that pays off in narrative focus and visual style.
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