AMC reveals The Vampire Lestat season and Talamasca spinoff at NYCC

AMC unveiled new footage and casting for its expanding Anne Rice television universe at New York Comic Con, revealing that Interview with the Vampire will return as a retitled third season, Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat, in 2026, and that a new spinoff, Talamasca: The Secret Order, will debut its first two episodes on October 26 on AMC and AMC+. The announcements included an extended first-look trailer for The Vampire Lestat, casting additions across both series, and a preview clip of the Talamasca pilot.

The Vampire Lestat shifts the narrative focus from Louis to Lestat, following the events of Interview with the Vampire season two and adapting Anne Rice's second Vampire Chronicles novel. The series centers on Lestat's transformation into a public, rock star figure who launches a band and goes on tour, recounting his life in his own flamboyant voice. "It's Lestat's show now, and you'd better get ready for a whole new vibe," said showrunner Rolin Jones, describing the tonal change. The NYCC footage included glimpses of confrontations between Lestat and Louis, a catch-up between Louis and journalist Daniel Molloy and sequences that suggest visions or flashbacks involving Claudia.