AMC has released the official trailer for The Vampire Lestat, the next chapter in Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, giving fans a first look at Lestat de Lioncourt stepping into the spotlight as the world’s first immortal rock star. The new drama premieres Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 9 PM ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.
With the declaration, “It’s my era. I’m a rockstar now,” the trailer signals a bold tonal shift as Lestat takes control of his own narrative.
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Lestat Takes Center Stage
Following the events of Interview with the Vampire, the new series focuses on Lestat’s side of the story as he transforms pain, ego, and immortality into spectacle. The Vampire Lestat follows the iconic vampire on an electrifying multi-city tour while he remains haunted by figures and memories from his turbulent past.
The trailer leans into glamour, chaos, music, and psychological tension, positioning the series as both a character study and a dark fantasy event.
Sam Reid Returns in a Career-Making Role
Sam Reid reprises his acclaimed role as Lestat, continuing one of television’s most celebrated performances in recent genre storytelling. His version of the character has become central to AMC’s Anne Rice universe, blending charisma, menace, vulnerability, and theatricality.
The series also stars Jacob Anderson, Assad Zaman, Eric Bogosian, Delainey Hayles, and Jennifer Ehle, bringing back familiar faces while expanding the world around Lestat’s rise.
Music Becomes Part of the Mythology
One of the standout elements of The Vampire Lestat is its embrace of music as narrative identity. The trailer features Lestat’s rendition of Billy Idol’s “Dancing With Myself,” reinforcing the glam-rock energy of the series.
AMC and Lakeshore Records have already released two original singles tied to the show, “Long Face” and “All Fall Down,” available across major streaming platforms. The songs were written by composer Daniel Hart and performed by Sam Reid, with additional tracks expected in the months ahead. Check out the Vampire Lestat artist profile pages
That move gives the series a cross-platform cultural presence beyond television, turning Lestat into a fully realized fictional music act.
Expanding Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe
AMC continues investing heavily in Anne Rice’s literary worlds, and The Vampire Lestat may be the boldest swing yet. Rather than repeating the gothic intimacy of Interview with the Vampire, this chapter embraces scale, celebrity, excess, and performance.
It also gives viewers the long-awaited chance to see Lestat reclaim the narrative and reinterpret the events fans thought they knew.
Key Details
Premiere Date: June 7, 2026
Time: 9 PM ET/PT
Network/Platform: AMC / AMC+
Series Title: The Vampire Lestat
Lead Cast: Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, Assad Zaman, Eric Bogosian, Delainey Hayles, Jennifer Ehle
Showrunner: Rolin Jones
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