Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire Q&A with Creatives & Cast | ATX TV Festival

#InterviewwiththeVampire's Rolin Jones, Mark Johnson, and Assad Zaman discuss Season 2 of the critically-acclaimed series, including the adaptation process, shaping the character of Armand, composer Daniel Hart's essential score, vampires in Paris, and more.
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This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 13 (May 30-June 2, 2024) in Austin, TX.
PANELISTS:
Rolin Jones (Creator / Executive Producer)
Mark Johnson (Executive Producer)
Assad Zaman (Cast)
MODERATOR:
Joanna Robinson (The Ringer)
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[@deannah.3643]

Asaad’s performance and understanding of Armand made me love a character that I previously did not care for. Asaad Zaman you’re gift!

[@java_bean]

This is EXACTLY how I feel. I never read The Vampire Armand because I didn't care for him but Assad's performance invested me in him, as a character. I'm on chapter 10 now of TVA and I still don't think he's amazing, but Assad has led me to an appreciation for Armand that is carrying me through (also the writing itself is spectacular)

[@IndieRockerHippy]

I love how Assad portrays him. He does an amazing job. But I still can't like Armand as a character 😂

[@dianazinnurova]

Assad is a force this season!

[@SaraRodríguez-e5q]

Yes! Assad Zaman... His performance in this is monumental.

[@lgg7858]

YES!!! I cannot get enough of that man. He was phenomenal.❤

[@lenakataeva7525]

Brilliant!!

[@AmoureusedeRimbaud]

Assad Zaman deserves an Emmy for his portrayal of Armand!

[@disneythequeen]

assad zaman is such a revelation. the casting department of this show is insane.

[@rinkazz]

all of the actors are fascinating but Assad was outstanding to me this season! the subtle changes when the word maitre was uttered, the closeted crazy expressions, the vulnerable eyes...everything was just phenomenal. i hope after this we get to see him in more projects:) lovely to see him and the amazing writers talk a bit about it all

[@urmimaladev1799]

Oh God yesss. He was brilliant in every way.❤

[@shmurr]

Assad is so sweet and humble when complimented, I want to shake him and scream in a frankly deranged way about how brilliant he is in this role because I NEED him to know. I’ll be an Assad fan for life

[@АннаВасюкова-м1ъ]

FOR REAL???!!!

[@thekawaiicupcake00]

you have no choice, seeing assad zaman results in catastrophic levels of heart eyes for that man

[@mitchmatt6002]

The heartfelt shout out to Daniel Hart for his incredible score on both seasons of this show is SO deserved! This fantastic show has all the best cast and crew, period.

[@helenvane]

I love how Rolin seems to have no filter lol.

[@Dotthel]

Episode 5 is the best episode of season 2!! It was incredible!

[@chelsy3323]

Assad kept the coat!! We need a photoshoot of him wearing it!

[@wendylu2323]

And the sunglasses too

[@lavendyre]

so happy to see interviews and panels come out now the whole seasons out!!!! love assad so much

[@esraylmaz49]

Assad is such a lovely introvert. His Armand is so captivating in all his volunerability and insanity. I am happy they highlighted Daniel Hart's music bc he sets the mood like no other. Pieces are so intertwined in my mind that whenever I listen just for pleasure of it takes me back to those scenes immediately. And what they manage to deal with challenge of seperating the book in two seasons by bringing dimention to these characters, splashing hints from other books is fantastic. Iwtv brought tv back.

[@venusworship]

Season 2 was INCREDIBLE. Paris has never been my favorite part of the story and this adaptation made me obsessed. And the same with Armand, Assad’s beautiful performance endeared me so much to him as a character despite any and all atrocities in his wake. The force of talent in all departments is unmatched

[@gcas93]

Can’t believe s2 is over already it was AMAZING! 10’s all across the board for Assad, he was phenomenal! His portrayal of Armand has made him my favorite. Really looking forward to seeing what he’ll be up to next season.

[@lenakataeva7525]

Me too! I can't believe it's over. I'm dwelling on interviews rn. Armand definitely was highlight of the season. His nuanced portrayal is brilliant! Assad did a great job giving depth to Armand

[@gcas93]

@@lenakataeva7525 definitely agree! He’s insanely talented

[@Cussawesome02]

Assad's performance this season was everything..on the other hand why don't assad and Jacob have any interviews together despite being leads?

[@lgg7858]

Assad!! , your performance cannot be Understated! You mastered this role beautifully and I am longing to see more of you. The entire cast was great, but the switch up at the end of episode eight was good so I can’t wait to see what they do with his character moving forward . I’ve never been drawn in by a character, such as Armand..Eagerly awaiting season. 3!!❤

[@urmimaladev1799]

It is because of Assad's performance that I fell so deeply in love with the show. He has been phenomenal. Can't wait to see more of his story in the next season. ❤

[@stellaassis5092]

I just love how much love Assad has been receiving ❤

[@Kuromi1989-z6b]

He was my favorite in season two. I hope we see more Armand and Daniel scenes and how he turned him!!❤❤❤

[@alucard6292]

Ben Daniels!👏👏👏

[@kittycattt93]

Assad is outstanding as Armand, the whole cast and show is incredible. Assad is such a sweetie too ❤

[@lamo1724]

The bench in the rain scene was breathtaking xxx

[@msJosie613]

The writers, the director, the producer, the MUSIC, the ACTORS, the set! My GOD! C’est Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Stray bullet warning-Mayfair Witches team- take notes

[@betricevendetta]

season 2 was so good ❤

[@takethedoughnut]

It was such a pleasure to witness this panel in person, and I am so glad to be able to watch it back now. Thank you for posting! Mark Johnson has worked on some incredible projects.

[@alucard6292]

Great answers from Rolin

[@blackcatkyoto]

Everyone needs to watch IWTV! It is so nuanced and finely detailed; every time you watch it you notice something new :) I swear its the next Gilmore Girls but goth. Its helped me work through personal feelings in my life and now I'm reading Anne Rice, so thank you to all the cast and creatives for bringing this to life 🖤

[@cullenarthur8879]

I'm usually strictly a Stephen King reader. I spent six years reading all of King's books back to back. When I saw the first season of Interview with the Vampire, I decided that I had to read the Vampire Chronicles books. I have read up to The Vampire Armand. I loved them! My favorites are probably The Vampire Lestat, Queen of the Damned, and Tale of the Body Thief.

[@PtolemyCeasar]

When people are committed to an idea they believe in, it's an unstoppable force.

[@lenakataeva7525]

I'm so far from art, so I was thinking that the painting was specifically created for the show. But it was a real painting from the past, wow

[@IvyBlanchard]

Assad is absolutely gorgeous ❤❤

[@cindyf.9084]

I wish these interviewers would do their research on how Assad’s name is pronounced. I’ve even seen him very subtly saying his name but they never catch on and correct their pronunciation.

[@lenakataeva7525]

Thanks for sharing this discussion! I love this so much. It gave a little insight into creating of the show and character Armand. Assad is so lovely. He did amazing job playing Armand. Rolin and Mark are great on making such an amazing show adapting such rich material and putting so much sense in it.

[@Daily_Survivor]

I love this cast!

[@MartinWWalker]

Mark also produced the incredible Galaxy Quest. Hell of a producer.

[@kayeatoast]

I was so charmed with Ben Daniel's portrayal of santiago the moment he came on screen so Rolin Jones sharing about the incredible amount of work Ben puts in as an actor was such a pleasure to hear. Also makes so much sense how he absolutely slayed the performance

[@samanthajustine-nyah1214]

Excited, Excited, Excited

[@yendacarson4331]

Love love love. Acting, dialogue, themes, complexity, aesthetic, music, all clever, highly crafted, so much detail, all extraordinary and so so beautiful. I was transported, I wished it was real.....

[@alexandriett3]

ARMAND TURNED DANIEL IN THE FINALE OMGGGGGGGGG

[@A_O_Leary]

I want, no need, to know who Joanna would cast as Gambit; Sam Reid or Jacob Anderson? In fact it should be a 'Trial by Content' topic or a structured debate between her and Van. On that note her and Van to review the show weekly, Ringerverse or Prestige TV I don't care but I loved their review. Charles too.

[@smurfette_blues7922]

Im really hoping as a devil's minion girlie, that my patience will be paid off. This gives me hope 😁😁😁

[@chickenwithitsheadcutoff]

the little compliment train for assad jsbsjs

[@TheKoiElement4]

❤❤❤

[@BriarPatchNyra]

What minute does someone say 'you are Armand'? ETA: 23:19

[@_Fountain]

Now that I know Mark Johnson produced The Holdovers and IWTV, I cannot stop seeing parallels. Lestat and Mary are haunted by the loss of their child. For Mary, the Vietnam war took her son and for Lestat, the coven took his daughter. Louis and Angus both have strained relationships with their mothers, and they long for their old family dynamic to return. Angus feels forgotten by his mother. Louis felt rejected by his mother. Angus wants his father back in his life. Louis wants his brother back in his life. Claudia and Paul were relentlessy bullied for something beyond their control (her existence as a child vampire and his medical condition that makes him smell like fish. They both ultimately leave toxic work places. Claudia runs off with Madeliene and Paul drives off after taking the blame for letting Angus see his father. I love it here

[@kb-zz6hl]

What the freak book is The Devil's Minion? Tale of the Body Thief or Memnoch the Devil?

[@leaderofthebadguys]

queen of the damned