Sam Reid Reveals Why Lestat Is Spiraling In New Season

Name: Sam Reid Reveals Why Lestat Is Spiraling In New Season
Uploaded: 2026-06-10T00:54:16+05:30
Duration: 1 min 3 s
Channel: TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Fans of Anne Rice's vampire universe are finally getting Lestat's side of the story. Speaking about AMC's newly launched series 'The Vampire Lestat', star Sam Reid revealed the iconic vampire is going through what he calls a "protracted mental breakdown" as the character takes center stage. The new season transforms Lestat into an immortal rock star determined to rewrite the narrative after the events of Interview With The Vampire. Season 3, now rebranded as The Vampire Lestat, premiered June 7 and shifts the focus entirely to the fan-favorite vampire.