Interview with the Vampire Season 2 on AMC+ DISH Studio exclusive interviews

[@papl20]

I love how eric has internalised daniel so much that he keeps saying *me* instead of him

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

It may be part of his training. I was taught to always say ME and I about the characters you portray

[@rinkazz]

assad anxious that he had to match his co-stars levels is crazy to me now! he really outdid many more famous actors and i truly truly hope he gets bigger roles as time goes on. i can't get enough of his acting

[@hallowedbethymelancholy8299]

His acting was beautifully detailed & nuanced. It was art.

[@lenakataeva7525]

Yeah, Assad is amazing actor! He did a brilliant job!

[@sailorsaturn7808]

You never know if Eric is talking about himself or Daniel I love it

[@nicolepickering7056]

Assad had nothing to worry about. He nailed the role of Armand.

[@dayum8240]

assad is so beautiful and well spoken

[@Sandy-xj8dn]

Assad, you were perfect!

[@ashildretzky]

Eric Bogosian was really the perfect casting choice for Daniel because his persona is so cynical and direct and provocative. (You know right off the bat that nothing is getting past him.) But there are no one-dimensional characters in this series, and I've actually been more struck by those moments when his character cracks, and he is genuinely moved by Louis's emotions. Or when Armand is manipulating his thoughts and he gets lost. Those moments of vulnerability make his character that much more layered and interesting. It's really nice to hear Eric say that he's enjoying having the chance to play a more complicated character because it's the complexity and the nuances that make this series.

[@lenakataeva7525]

Absolutely agree!

[@user-hx3vp6vt2b]

What an intelligent and beautiful man Assad is! I could listen to him talk for hours

[@ashleighcalvert8937]

So cute they always kind of refer to each other as a company like the theatre mentality it really shows how close they all are

[@kittycattt93]

11:29 the way Jacob and Sam are like proud parents at Delainey's answers 🥰

[@Arualx]

can;t wait to see more of Daniel and Armand dynamic!!

[@nouspartimes]

these interviews are like crack to me i swear

[@Anonymous-ye4bg]

Funny comment is funny😂

[@Lina-Spirit]

I'm completely obsessed! ❤

[@alexislou9404]

When the books came out I was obsessed. When the cruise/pitt movie came out obsessed. But this series with these characters bring the whole Rice world such richness an fullness....obsessed again.

[@SiSi-xg1hk]

I love that question to Eric about Anne & I appreciate how much respect he has for her as a writer. I know her family hasn't exactly supported this show, but I hope that one day they understand that the people behind it have a lot of love for the material & the author (Sam being a huge fan of the books long before knowing that one day he would play The Lestat).

[@wildflouwir]

Wasn't she working with production before she passed? Why aren't they supporting it?

​​​​@@wildflouwirNo, neither she nor Christopher (her son) worked on this show. They would never support anything that wasn't a faithful adaptation of the source material. Anne was very pernickety when it came to her work, and she wanted a show that followed the books down to the last detail. Long story short, she wanted to start with The Vampire Lestat because that is really the beginning of The Vampire Chronicles, as he is the protagonist of the series. I think the show is trying to make both Louis and Lestat co-leads, and that is something Anne wouldn't have agreed to. Lestat is the lead, and Louis is somewhat of a background character-important, but background nonetheless. Her son Christopher had penned a pilot script, but AMC rejected it once they'd gained the rights to the property. Hence why they withdrew all support after that. This show is vastly different from Anne's original vision. They are executive producers in name only but have nothing to do with the show itself. The showrunner actually said that Anne would be unhappy with a lot of the choices he has made.

[@wildflouwir]

Ahh ok thank you! That sucks- at the very least I wish they could've agreed to a spinoff, duel plot or something to appease both parties.

@@wildflouwir They could've just made a show inspired by The Vampire Chronicles and saved themselves a ton of money in the process. That way Anne's son could've kept shopping around and eventually come together with someone who wanted to make a show that was true to the books. That's not to say this show is bad, it's just like an alternate universe version of the chronicles.

[@BriarPatchNyra]

Starting with wolfkiller would've never worked. It gives away the whole story, and then justifying having the interview happen would be very difficult. I get why they wanted to do that after Lestat became protag, but it's actually more faithful to start with Louis. And I think it makes more sense to keep him around. Anne ended up backtracking and retconning a lot (that does not mean the books are bad!) Regardless, sometimes you have to look past an author and do your own thing. I don't care if she'd approve, cause the show is excellent.

[@mercuriallady]

THANK YOU for re-uploading and correcting Delainey's name!

[@graciaewuraesiamoah7965]

Assad made me love iwtv even more🥺❤️

[@ImraanDesai]

this show has re-written cinema and acting amazing

[@letzsnuggzz]

Season 2 was perfect.

[@Sandy-xj8dn]

All of these actors bring it. I love every one of them because the chemistry is perfect. And they are all talented. It's been a while since I enjoyed a show this much.

[@every1hassecrets763]

Can't wait to see more of Armand and Daniel storyline. Let's go season 3!!

[@moustik31]

Congratulations on the 99% fresh rating, it's 100% deserved!

[@HoshieFurusawa]

The Interview Banters became quickly my favourite part about this show, so excited to see more :D

[@user-sp1vj5vh5f]

4:26 terrifying, got it Assad, we can sense the terror still in your body language

[@martinaulrych5639]

😂😂

[@peggys.846]

You don't even realize how much this means to me. This series and actors and writing is gold

[@focusonu9668]

My favorite series #period

[@zeusgiron784]

This is a great interview. Yet Sam definitely look at Jacob as if that getting divorced before he laugh when Jacob said bad about theater people

[@nothingbutintroverted4372]

what?

[@cyberpunkdoll927]

Love this cast beyond words 🩶

[@peggys.846]

It is THE SHOW ABOUT Vampires we where waiting for since 1976 or so, when Anne Rice wrote the first book. Anne Rice is the person after Bram stoker. It is important and you do so well. Miss her ❤

[@lenakataeva7525]

Assad is amazing

[@thetallestwallflower]

I need more interviews with them

[@lemonfizz2897]

Note on “what would immortality be like”- I think the reason we struggle with it as humans and portray it this way is because humans are made to live a certain lifespan, we are unconsciously equipped to withstand a certain number of years, and the thought of either not reaching that number or far surpassing it is terrifying because we aren’t made to endure it, which is why turning into a vampire is sink or swim. You adapt or you don’t, because vampires, the mind, no matter how much human emotions you slough off, you are still left with base instinct and one of those latent and dormant things is how long can you hold up against time you aren’t supposed to be living? It changes you, which is why Lestat is the way he is, Armand. Louis, for better or worse, was taught by those prevailing personalities that were forced to evolve on their own, reach their own conclusions without any safeguards. Regardless if they were good ones, Louis had those safeguards, he had people who did it first, he had examples to build himself off of, cruel or not, which I feel is why Claudia turned out how she did. Claudia feels like Louis but acts like Lestat. The apple didn’t fall far from the tree. We all evolve different, doubly so when it’s a physical evolution too, not just mental revelation.

[@luklykanangel]

AHHHH episode 1 was so good!

[@lenakataeva7525]

Love this interview!

[@zeej80]

Season 2 was soooooo much better than the 1st, IMO. Delainey Hayles played such a more rounded,& better understandable version of Claudia than Bailey Bass-but they both were good!

[@Kennia1998]

Ahhhhh my parents

[@Amalkavs]

BUT Armand and Daniel future srotyline. YES.

[@WibblyWobblyEtc]

I haven’t seen any of them mention Bailey at all, which feels like they’ve been told not to 😢 Delainey is doing great in the role but Bailey really laid some amazing foundations in s1

[@juanita-dark]

It's because Bailey's not in S2 and they're promoting S2 with Delainey. They had S1 to promote Bailey. When you've got a new actor, repeatedly referencing the old actor makes it more difficult for the audience to accept the new one. There's just no need.

[@lenakataeva7525]

It doesn't mean that they don't appreciate Bailey. It's just she is not in new season I believe

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

Lestat is so hot!

[@denisek7]

❤

[@Justaddjava]

Why does the interviewer seem like he would rather be anywhere else? Does he not know what he has?

[@zoetevka4653]

♥️🥰🫶🏻♥️

[@user-sp1vj5vh5f]

Did something happen off screen ? Sam's energy seems off, compared to season 1.

[@ashildretzky]

In Season 1, Sam was in most every scene. In Season 2 (so far) he's in comparatively few. He and Jacob were spending tons of time together on and off screen, and that's obviously been greatly reduced. I think the chemistry is just more low-key.

[@lenakataeva7525]

I guess it's because not much happening with his character this season

[@twistedelegance_]

I forgot greyworm was in it but it was obvious when he started speaking during the interview 😂 NGL kinda ruined the show for me but only a few more episodes till the series finale.

[@DJ2130]

Maybe just me. But Armad is so lackluster. All of the other characters have such a strong stage presence. From Daniel all the way to Claudia. Even some of the side characters (like the dress shop owner) and the other vampires in the coven give a much more powerful presence. Maybe that's the point, not sure. Maybe Armad will surprise me by the end of the season. Never thought I'd say this but I actually miss Lestat. It's a little boring without him. I may be a little biased bc I also didn't like Armad in the movie but I thought Banderas did a great job.

[@liabe18]

After episode 5 how can you still say that? I’m am entranced by Assad’s performance

[@DJ2130]

@@liabe18 I know! I guess I'm still waiting for that big wow factor. I think it will come soon.

[@Fisklingur]

I genuinely think he's been the highlight of season 2 so far, he's mesmerized me, he's captivated me body and soul

[@lenakataeva7525]

​​@@Fisklingursame with me. There's no bad actors on the show. But honestly this season Assad kept my whole attention.

[@zanzbeats8496]

Its to ensure we as the audience understand things from Loui's point of view.