r/InterviewVampire

We've seen just a bit of the real Lestat so far and perhaps it's too early to tell and I know why Louis described him the way he did in the interview/book. It's obvious because he believed Lestat was responsible for Claudia's death, the trial, and everything that followed.

Up until now we've mostly seen Lestat through other people's eyes. Now that we're getting closer to seeing the real him, he comes across as more dramatic, impulsive, and emotionally messy than outright cruel. If you only look at scenes in Episodes 5, 6 and 7 in season 1 or the train scene with Claudia, you'd think he's a sociopath.

Even in that huge fight with Louis in Episode 5, he literally says he doesn't want to fight. I'm not excusing what he did afterward, but my point is that most of Lestat's worst actions seem to be reactions to something that happened before. Unfortunately, his inability to control his emotions and being very easily provoked puts him in bad situations.

As an avid fan of the books, I am greatly appreciating the more vulnerable and more comedic portrayal of Lestat already compared to Louis POV of Lestat, even in ways that are unique to the show's adaptation. Mine (in no order of importance):

1. Lestat was ready with Halloween candy for the kids, and even had full sized bars for some. He gets an A for effort, and a C in execution (because of the menty B that he was having when he flipped out on the poor unsuspecting kids).

2. Hearing Lestat admit, "I'm vain, I'm shallow, and I fear an empty seat" when Daniel asks why he is playing in small venues instead of attempting to book larger ones.

3. Combining a few on this one because of their correlation. The on-stage menty B that led to the accidental bender, that led to the puking princess on the bathroom floor, that led to facing Gabrielle while he was incredibly vulnerable. (Candy-flipping Lestat was not on my 2026 bingo card but man, Sam did it well).

A. When he is anxiously searching for a way to fill the vast void of loneliness while wandering between floors, intoxicated and alone. He's desperately clinging to this care-free, armored identity he's created for himself, feeling obligated to embody the lyrics of his own song, "Long Face."

B. His struggle to hide the extent of his loneliness from Gabrielle via text until he hits rock bottom and begs her to come. Only to send another message that roughly says "nevermind, I'm fine" because he expects to be let down."

C. The overwhelming shock he displays when she arrives, so much so that it induces his old stuttering. The transition between surprise, self-consciousness, desperation, longing, and loving expressions Sam demonstrates in this scene is spectacular.

(Hard to choose only three, I know. I couldn't even fit my favorite comedic moments in).

I mean, my obvious inclination about the age question is YES, for many, many reasons (just one of which is the amount of intimacy shown onscreen. Avoiding the other elephant in the room). But I'm also wondering, since TV actors often look older than their "pretend" age, exactly how old is she supposed to be? How do you think the writers approached this choice when adapting her book arc into the show? Presuming she's coming back at all, these questions are probably all answered in the coming episodes -- but still, I'm curious right off the bat. Also, more generally, how do you predict her story will play out in the show?

Edit: unless I missed something in the first episode about her age...there was a lot of information in a short period of time

>!Did anyone else catch when the vamps who came to solicit Lestat told him that they had a farm under floorboards?? Those bitches have to die, I hope we see him and Louis light every last one of them up ASAP!<

I keep seeing people saying "im so excited to see the devils minion between Daniel and Armand" I have never read the books but im open to hearing spoilers. Can someone please explain what this is about? im super confused

I know that Rolin and reviewers keep saying we don't need to worry and that Armand will be active in the story, but I swear I'm shaking in my boots in anticipation for what they are doing with Armand this season !!! I feel like I'm going stir crazy. I'm hopeful because they inserted that monologue in season two which introduces his backstory much earlier, and they overall made Armand a much more involved character in season two which I am grateful for. It also seems they incorporated much of Armand's backstory into little details (like the rent boy jokes and his quasi age regression/bdsm dynamic with louis)

I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact that many of the key Armand points like Marius, the coven, devil's minion ect. Probably won't come to fruition this season but I can only hope that they still give him some key moments and development

Apparently the season finale will be key to Armand? It's only rumors though.

Anyone have some hopes/expectations for where they will take Armand's storyline?

I haven't read the book so idk if this is explained. And this might be stupid But I've been thinking and got curious so dont judge me😂

if let's say, a vampire (vampiresA) drained someone and has (for lack of better word. I couldn't think of a better word) a stock of another vampires blood (VampireB) And fed it to the person. Would it work? Would the person turn? If it works, would vampireB still be their maker? Since its their blood?

AND, if that technique works, if you mixed the blood of two vampires, would that work? Who would be the maker? Both of them?

Might be an odd question, but I have Apple TV and I do pay for the AMC+ channel but the third season is not available. In fact it’s asking me to pay for the episodes. Has anyone encountered this?

I thought we'd be discussing wolves and guitar solos, not even Akasha yet. Meanwhile we have likely Body Thieving in the first scene and people are bringing Memnoch up. I re read TVL and QOTD but now i feel like I need to be up to date with the whole series, given the direction we're going.