The Vampire Lestat debuts tonight on AMC and AMC+ with Australian actor Sam Reid stepping fully into the role of Lestat de Lioncourt, Anne Rice’s immortal rockstar vampire.
Quick Facts
- Premiere time: 9 p.m. ET/PT on June 7, 2026, on AMC and AMC+
- Series is the third season of Interview with the Vampire, rebranded to center on Lestat
- Sam Reid has played Lestat since the original series debut in 2022
- An after-show called The Vampire Lestat: After Dark launches May 24 on AMC+
The series follows Lestat as he reacts to the release of Daniel Molloy’s book, Interview with the Vampire, and embarks on a tour while being haunted by figures from his past. The show marks a tonal shift from the previous seasons, embracing a more camp and rock-fueled aesthetic centered on the vampire’s own perspective and mythology.
Sam Reid has garnered praise for his portrayal of the character, with critics and fans highlighting his charisma and command of the role. The actor brought the character to life at a live premiere event in New York City on June 2, performing as Lestat alongside a live band, blending the show’s theatrical ambitions with live entertainment.
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The Vampire Lestat: After Dark, hosted by Lizzie Bassett, will air weekly on AMC+ alongside new episodes, offering behind-the-scenes content and cast interviews. New episodes will premiere each Sunday following tonight’s launch.
Sources
- AMC.com — Official confirmation of June 7 premiere date and time
- Deadline — Trailer release and cast details, including description of Lestat as “immortal rockstar”
- Variety — After-show announcement and series launch details
- Wikipedia — Sam Reid’s role as Lestat de Lioncourt
