The Vampire Lestat Rises: Interview with the Vampire Season 3 Rocks Comic Con with Big Reveals and Bloodthirsty Vibes

Get ready, bloodsuckers and glam rockers. Interview with the Vampire Season 3 is no longer a whisper in the crypt. AMC dropped fangs-first updates at San Diego Comic Con 2025 and it is official. The new season is titled The Vampire Lestat, and it is gearing up to bring more drama, more decadence, and yes, more eyeliner than your favorite ‘70s glam band.

If you thought Season 2 went hard with emotional wreckage and undead politics, Season 3 is kicking down the crypt door with guitars blazing. Here is everything you need to know about Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Lestat straight from Comic Con, from returning cast and fresh blood to a rock and roll makeover no one saw coming.

The Vampire Lestat Takes Center Stage Interview with the vampire

AMC has officially rebranded Season 3 of Interview with the Vampire as The Vampire Lestat, which is a not-so-subtle signal that our favorite drama king is about to reclaim the spotlight. Based on Anne Rice’s second book in The Vampire Chronicles, this season will tell Lestat’s origin story on his own terms. Think glitter, guitar solos, and gallons of angst.

Instead of Louis dragging him through the interview dirt, Lestat hijacks the narrative and decides to become a literal rock star. Yes, a vampire rock star. Because of course he does.

Return of the Fanged Favorites

Fan-favorite Sam Reid returns as Lestat, this time with even more swagger and probably a much tighter wardrobe. He is joined by Jacob Anderson as the perpetually tormented Louis, Assad Zaman as the ever-complicated Armand, and Eric Bogosian as salty journalist Daniel Molloy.

And guess who else is back? Delainey Hayles as Claudia, despite her rather fatal departure in Season 2. Whether it is a flashback, hallucination, or some trippy Lestat fever dream, Claudia is not done with us yet. Pray accordingly.

Meet the New Blood

Season 3 is also welcoming some intriguing newcomers. Most notably, Jennifer Ehle joins as Gabrielle, Lestat’s mother and fellow vampire. Yes, his mommy issues are getting the screen time they deserve. Also joining the chaos are Ella Ballentine as Baby Jenks and Christopher Heyerdahl as the ancient vampire Marius. Expect intensity. And robes. Lots of robes.

Lestat’s Rock Star Era Begins

Here is where it gets wild. Season 3 is leaning hard into glam rock. Lestat forms a band, releases music, and stages a world tour. Because nothing says eternal torment like a killer set list and a fog machine. The showrunner calls it a “Fellini-ass romp” through vampire mythology, and if that sentence does not thrill you, check your pulse.

Original music is being crafted by composer Daniel Hart, channeling the vibes of Bowie, Prince, and Chappell Roan. This is not just a fun side plot. The music is woven into the story, with Lestat’s lyrics spilling his secrets in real time. It is part vampire memoir, part arena tour, part therapy session with a bassline.

When and Where to Watch

Filming began in Toronto in June 2025, and the season is set to premiere in 2026 on AMC and AMC Plus. So yes, you have time to catch up, rewatch, and emotionally prepare for Lestat to completely unhinge in a velvet blazer.

Final Bites and What to Expect Next

Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Lestat is shaping up to be a glorious mess of ego, eyeliner, and existential crisis. From its genre-bending narrative to its unapologetically flamboyant lead, Season 3 is swinging for the undead fences.

With returning legends, new threats, and a soundtrack that promises to be as sharp as Lestat’s jawline, fans of Anne Rice's gothic world are in for a wild, stylish ride. Stay tuned for the full trailer, more casting reveals (yes, Akasha might be coming), and early music drops that might just end up on your playlist.

Ready to ride the vampire tour bus into the night? Let us know your theories, hopes, or musical collab dreams for Lestat’s biggest comeback yet.

Fangs out. Mic dropped.