The cult classic novel Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice was adapted into a television series of the same name. The series aired in 1994 and featured a star-studded cast of actors and actresses that brought the characters to life. Here is a look at the cast and what happened behind the scenes of Interview with the Vampire.
Meet the Cast
The series featured a talented cast of veteran actors and up-and-coming stars. Brad Pitt starred as the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac, the tragic vampire struggling to find a sense of purpose. Kirsten Dunst played Claudia, the young vampire who becomes Louis’ companion. Tom Cruise played the role of vampire Lestat de Lioncourt, the seductive and powerful vampire who initiated Louis and Claudia into his world. Antonio Banderas played Armand, the vampire who leads a cult of vampires in Paris.
Behind the Scenes
Interview with the Vampire was filmed on location in several cities, including London, Paris, and Los Angeles. The production was plagued with difficulties, including bad weather, budget constraints, and difficulties in finding the right locations. The cast and crew also had to deal with the intense emotions of the characters and the dark themes of the story. Despite the difficulties, the series was a success, and the cast and crew received critical acclaim for their work.
Interview with the Vampire was a groundbreaking series that featured a talented cast of actors and a behind-the-scenes crew that worked hard to bring the story to life. The series was a success, and it has become a cult classic that will be remembered for years to come.
Recently, the cast of the upcoming television series ‘Interview with the Vampire’ was announced to much excitement and anticipation. Fans of the classic novel and movie of the same name, which was first released during 1994, have been eagerly awaiting news about the upcoming series and are now delighted to finally know who will be playing the main characters.
Set to star as the iconic Vampire Lestat will be English actor and singer Callum Turner, who is best known for his starring role in the British television series ‘War & Peace’ and a range of other movies and TV shows, including ‘Green Room’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’.
Also in the cast of Interview with the Vampire will be actors Daniel Jun Kim, who will play the role of henchman Armand, and Rachel Skarsten, as the villainous queen Akasha. Supporting characters will include Ebonée Noel, Benjamin Pratt and Cara Buono.
Described as a coming of age story, the TV series will reportedly take a more contemporary route than the classic novel and movie, with a focus on the divergent stories and paths chosen by its characters. It will also focus on issues such as identity, sexuality and religion, in a modern yet eerily supernatural setting.
Interview with the Vampire will air on HBO in 2021, so viewers have a lot to look forward to. With a star-studded cast, it promises to be an incredible viewing experience.
