When megastar Tom Cruise was first cast as the legendary vampire Lestat, writer Anne Rice initially expressed disappointment. Based on her 1976 novel "Interview with the Vampire," the 1994 movie version went on to become a box office success and win several Oscars — and Rice later praised both Cruise's performance and Brad Pitt's as Louis, an 18th century lord who is made a vampire by Lestat.
Just in time for spooky season, there's a new vampire in town. Or rather, a very old one given new life. AMC has adapted the book from the queen of the goths, this time in a series. Though Rice passed away in 2021 and will not be able to weigh in on the casting, AMC has already renewed the show for a second season.
