She's Coming: Akasha To Debut In Season 3! Show is Renewed!

[@delk127]

I need a season focused on the era that Akasha and her husband ruled, a couple seasons at that.

[@nebulous8389]

That would be amazing!!

[@gerardbradley4103]

Yes please

[@michealking5311]

Agreed!!!

[@indianikolwimbush2268]

For real i need to see Akasha in her prime girl

[@willn8664]

Yes with the twins.

[@HiNinqi]

They have the potential for like 17+ seasons and to become one of the longest running fantasy TV shows

[@boombasett6038]

They can...but will the actors want to give up nearly 20 years of their lives.

[@missbritt288]

They gonna have Sam Reid playing Lestat till he's like 70 yrs old , there never gonna let him play another role in the industry again ... He's just too good at it

[@trishacollymore4397]

Longer than supernatural??😅

[@SA-cb2it]

Nooo I don't want things to move slow to be dragged to 17 seasons! I would like it to move at a pace that reveals twists in exciting way

[@missbritt288]

@@boombasett6038 Dr Who from the BBC has been on like 45 years 😂😂😂😀 but AMC don't got Royal dollars and public funding like the British broadcasting company does

[@trishacollymore4397]

Aliyaah did such an amazing job as Akasha it will be hard to not make comparisons. I hope they use an actress that isnt that well known

[@somethingclever8916]

I really think it would be an easy role to take. I think people were more wowed by the fact she died and last performance than her acting. I thought she just hissed from scene to scene.

[@tavionwilliams]

They better AI Aaliyah because she was too good! 😂

[@halfpint11101]

@@somethingclever8916I understand your viewpoint on that, but nonetheless whoever takes on that role will still have big shoes to fill. Yes, her death definitely boosted the popularity of Akasha & the movie within itself but you cannot deny that she did an amazing job with what she had gotten to film before her passing. As an Aaliyah fan as well as an Anne Rice fan, I went to see the movie for both of those reasons. Much like I did with “Interview with the Vampire”. I didn’t like that Antonio Banderas was casted as Armand nor did I like the idea of Tom Cruise being Lestat but enjoyed it because their acting sells itself. Guess what I’m trying to say is, your viewpoint is completely valid, but I still feel whoever gets casted as Akasha will have to inevitably live up to the hype that Aaliyah has left surrounding that character!!

[@eckomyles5353]

Let’s not act like Aaliyah wasn’t the reason the movie did well. Come on let’s be honest. Her death didn’t have anything to do with it. Sad yes the comment was unnecessary. I agree I would love to see the character Akasha but who do u think they will cast? A unknown or know actress and will it be a person of color ? Or will they go with more of the book descriptions of a pale woman

[@raychellepelletz7400]

I can see Lupita Nyong'o as Akasha

[@MysticalMuseD]

I jumped out of my seat when Lestat mentioned Those Who Must be Kept, completed geeked out. Then he mentioned Akasha and I was over the moon cause I knew it was going to get to her. I’m assuming they’re doing the books by release so when they finally get to Queen of the Damned, I’m going to cherish that season. Please guys let’s keep this show alive!

[@benrom916]

I will do with this series what I did for The Crown 👑. I wasn't interested a bit until The Diana season was announced. Emma Corrin blew me away with her powerhouse performance that ultimately made her a star. The actress casted for Akasha MUST have real star presence and enthralled the audience.

[@ernestoglesby5342]

We need someone who looks Egyptian, unless we get more race swapping.

[@GodsFaveSim]

@@ernestoglesby5342Akasha is from what is now modern day Iraq. She never looked Egyptian

[@twirlingparasol_]

This show is really pandering to the book readers and we are so here for it.

[@sadisticlover0123]

@@ernestoglesby5342blacks were Egyption. The current Egyptians aren’t the true Egyptians due to raids by Arabic takeovers

[@HiNinqi]

Season two was fun. A real mini whirlwind. I had wished they would've given a buffer episode or more scenes with Claudia and Madeleine but alas, no fruit there. Santiago gets a standing ovation from me. Ben Daniel's performance was incredible. He elevated our Buffoon to perfect Vampire Bouffon.

[@warlyx7653]

Santiago's death was lame tho , a little fight at least lol

[@HiNinqi]

@@warlyx7653 yeah that episode was really underwhelming

[@ApexPreadator89]

For the actress who will be playing Akasha you got a lot of shoes to fill

[@meekermoo752]

Right?😅 I’m still scared

[@KillaG3590]

Yea cause Aaliyah embodied that role

[@madalynrivera9252]

Big facts cause Aaliyah made Akasha iconic!

[@menaigho2490]

Facts

[@Jezza24681]

I meaaan. She played a fiercesome vampire for sure but from what I remember she mainly belly danced the entire film? I don’t remember her having many lines. Seems the role was a bit overrated due to her passing

[@madibabe356]

Seeing the “real” Lestat was so beautiful in the last episode of season 2, that I actually teared up. To see the love Lestat had/has for Louie was pure poetry. And may I just say, THAT is how you do a same sex/gay romance my friends. Bravo!

[@hamletwong5820]

Absolutely agree!

[@shawnreyes7758]

I agree. So well done. They were gay but it wasn’t like the whole point of the characters. They were just so well written and acted out characters! What a joy to watch :)

[@sifilore]

Sam Reid has really put Lestae's famboyant chasmatic charms in the show. Now we'll get to c more of it next season. I hope Akasha will b played by a well picked choice of an actress. But Aaliyah will always b #1 in my eyes. I wanna c how witches and spirits r in this universe, mostly wanting to c Amel himself. It was said in book Amel looks like Lestat, but with pale skin, 6ft tall, bright green eyes, and red hair. I can c this show lasting for 13 season, as many as there r of books. It would offically b labeled as the 2nd longest supernatrual themed series, next to Supernatrual of 15.

[@kev2020]

I hope that they revamp(pardon the pun) the witches within the IU. I would like for them to completely change the Mayfair witches but I'd be satisfied if they fix those issues if/when the witches/spirits appear in IwtV and Talamasca.

[@saintthomas8371]

How would you like them to be? ​@@kev2020

[@WhisperingEcho33]

​@@saintthomas8371ditto on that question

[@Daily_Survivor]

Madly in love with this show

[@kev2020]

One person recommended Gillian Anderson as Gabrielle and I can't unsee it. She'd be perfect but I trust casting to do their thing even with a relative unknown. They really care about the end product.

[@natty.z]

This show is absolutely amazing. This reimagined story is so refreshing, entertaining, and addictive. The heart of the books is still present. People who are upset that its not exactly like the books clearly don't understand how adaptations work. I love all the Easter eggs they throw in there. The acting, production, and even the score is absolutely incredible. It's an emotional roller coaster I never want to get off 😭. I'm most excited for season 3 because I'm obsessed with Sam Reid's Lestat. I just wish they did a better job marketing this show because it's honestly Emmy worthy. Criminally underrated.

[@ravenkushner]

The changes are really exciting to think about. I've grown attached to Louis, so we'll see what it's like to have Lestat as the main character. In reading the books, I never considered him a more reliable narrator than Louis. In fact, him becoming a rock star seems to support Louis' portrayal of him in the show. But I'm actually most interested to see more of Malloy and what he does with vampirism, given how he has been as a human, and how he handles "the vampire bond" with his maker Armand, whom he despised as a human.

[@T2MARA]

Armand wasn’t his maker in the books, the movie, orthe TV show. Lestat was already a vampire when he first encountered Armand in the TV show. I hope they give more on his origins in the TV show. I read Interview with a Vampire before the movie and i did not like him but The Vampire Lestat and The Queen of the Damned books made me understand and like him better

[@yoyobobi1722]

​@@T2MARAthey said Malloy, can't you read? I hate when people (incorrectly) try to correct someone. You were just itching to be a dork! Reading comprehension isn't your strong suit, eh?

[@ohheyemmi]

​@@T2MARADaniel Malloys maker, not Lestats. That seemed pretty clear to me. In the book, Armand absolutely was Daniel's maker. Read the Devils Minion chapter of Queen of the Damned. They are also making a Night Island spinoff, or so I heard.

[@Dank951]

Akasha appears at the end of the second book, The Vampire Lestat. She abducts him when his music wakens her. It’ll be a brief cameo…but when they adapt Queen of the Damned…man! The writers have a lot to cover! That’s one of the most pivotal books in the series.

[@JuanSanchez-do1hm]

OMG SEASON 3!!! Just finished watching season 2 last night and the scene where they are both in tears just simply melted my heart!!! This version fleshes out IMO the main characters vs the original movie. The way Louis runs to hug Lestat at the end is magnificent and felt so right. While I like the portrayal of Santiago in this TV version I was sooo looking forward to a fight between both of them (besides the tongue grabbing scene ) but how Louis sliced him up was very satisfying lol. With Claudia and Madeleine the unfolding from season 1 into 2 was masterful and again made this version so much more believable as to why Claudia needed companionship w/ Madeleine. I agree with another poster the show is not getting its airtime w the media nor talk shows. Come on let’s push! Push ! Push! I am sooooo looking forward to S3 and beyond!!!

[@MichaelMorbius4ever]

Give me Marius!!!!!!!

[@twirlingparasol_]

I knowww I'm dying to see Marius too.

[@rtagguillot]

Yes!!!

[@gabriellucero7508]

Just as a minor role. They need to wait for her till season 4 or 5. 3 should be based on the vampire lestat and him just meeting her at Marius home.

[@jayporterxx]

This season was so good! I really loved the last episode too especially for what happened to the interviewer.. and you’re so right, they do know how to keep the show feeling fresh 🔥

[@dalpowers]

I wonder who is going to play Akska👑🧛🏾‍♀️ Im a fan Aliyah as the Queen of the Damed & the First Interview with the Vampire 💯💖

[@TNrooster]

No one will ever beat Aliyah’s portrayal of Akska

[@Starisborne]

She should have someone like Anok Yai or Anna Diop or Michaela Coel to play her, i feel like they could live up after the beautiful portrayal from Aaliyah

[@angelinabrown3142]

I am SO excited! I cannot wait to see how Sam expands Lestat's character. I love the glimpses of the 'real' Lestat we get in Season 2.

[@suzannemaria5594]

Best show on television right now. The sets, acting, special effects ❤ Plus the song Lestat sings that was just released...Sam Reid is a Rockstar

[@amatije]

I have AMC in my country but they never showed Interview here. Been watching it on various pirate sites here . First two seasons were awesome ! All the actors are amazing. Ben Daniels was great as Santiago,so sorry he's gone. I'm so excited for S03, can't wait for it and which actors are coming in. I love the story ,read all the books ( although I'm not much of a reader ) after the movie in the 90s. Vampire Lestat and Queen of the damned were my favs.

[@serenitychozen]

PERSONALLY I'M VOTING FOR ZOE SALDANA TO PLAY AS AKASHA QUEEN OF THE DAMNED. SHE HAS THE FACE THE BODY AND ABOVE AND BEYOND THE ACTING SKILLS FOR THIS ROLE. WE'VE SEEN HER PLAY THE ANTI-HERO THE HERO AND THE STAR CROSSED LOVER. ITS TIME SHE LETS HER VILAINESS REIGN SUPREME AND IM HOPING AND PRAYING SHE READS THIS AND JUMPS ON THIS ROLE SIMPLY FOR THE SAKE OF ADDING THIS ICONIC CHARACTER TO HER COLLECTIVE OF CHARACTERS.

[@rosemarymcgrory-eb2gd]

That's exactly what I was thinking 🤔 but I couldn't remember her name . I completely agree 💯👍👍

[@darkpharaoh542]

This show has been amazing. If you can get past the changes made, there's no way to NOT love this show. If Anne were still here (because she's definitely not a vampire watching from the shadows lol), I think she would love what they're doing with her work.

[@Justgabs-wn3vv]

Omg that is great I’m so excited this is the channel to get the best information on vampires

[@sebastianrivera6976]

Season two truly blew me away. VC is my favorite book series and I spent many years immersed in its characters and lore so the changes in season one were very hard to digest for me and I was a bit of a hater for it. But season two from the get go was so different. It was a much more confident show in its writing and presentation. The changes made sense and it added a lot more context and gravitas to the events. I am in love with the actors and how the captured the characters from the books and I can't wait for season 3. The way they are mixing things from later books already is so smart!

[@househeadericmd]

Best news ever!!! Can’t wait! So much more of the stories to tell.

[@117darksonic]

I know queen of the damned wasn't well received but I hope we get a soundtrack on par if not better with season 3

[@rhonda4829]

Long as they stick to the books. I love all the books!

[@starojunes]

I really loved both seasons. It's hard to pick a favorite!

[@BlueSTI]

Hopefully season 3 will be the book of lestat. Would be cool to see magnus for a bit how he made lestat and maruis

[@michaelkantner6420]

I thought that season 2 was far above and beyond season 1, as in season 2, we got to understand more about Claudia, her feelings, her wants and desires, and her loneliness. I really felt sorry for her, mainly because all of her undead life was not her choice. Now I am extremely excited about season 3, because I have read the books, and I am excited to see how they portray Lestat's life, before and after he becomes a vampire. The events are going to occur in a different era compared to the books, which I think, will give it a different perspective and a different feel all around.

[@Freshbluecrush]

I cannot believe it. I'm so excited!

[@HiNinqi]

The speeeeeed at which I click over whenever a notification of your uploads pop upppppp

[@erickcapotefigueredo7352]

Please be as good rock music as it was in 2002

[@PrincessMeggala0913]

I heard Sam mention a few times how excited he is for Akasha. 😂 US TOO SAM. US TOOOOOOOOO

[@jojobrown2504]

So exciting !! I’m hope the casting of Akasha is a good one and maybe an unknown actress.

[@vampireknive]

i'm so excited! i was sat every Sunday for each new episode. i haven't been so into a show in years. the absolute just amazing casting and story telling in my opinion hasn't been seen since game of thrones!

[@Doctor.Nick.]

I’m so stoked on “Vampire Lestat” “VL” s3 I hope they actually do some tours

[@joannmarkon7166]

In the last episode where Louie and Lestat are finally open to each other, Lestat mentions Sept 23 (?) and if Louie was with Armand and did he get hurt. I must have missed it but what is he referring to? Thanks in advance.❤

[@TheaVerca]

Fun fact: Akash in Hindi means sky and in Sanskrit this word translates to the fifth element which means emptiness or ether.

[@Chann223]

Season 2 was amazing! Even though a few things got altered, it did stay "spiritually" accurate. I don't think it will detract from the overall flow of the true story. But I'll just say I have been waiting so eagerly to see Sam get his full front and center stage to tell Lestat's story. Lestat is very complicated character, and unless you get his full story you can't really understand where all his anger and pain comes from. I know they will tell his story well with this next season, and I know Jacob is really to give it his all too. I really, really want to see who they cast as Marius and Akasha because of all the new characters, those two captivated me the most in the next two books. And I hope Armand's story gets fleshed out more too, because he has tragedy that needs to be told as well. Been loving this show and hope it continues.

[@kennethmoser6826]

As long as they do a book accurate Akasha, I'll be happy.

[@bendarling5573]

Can’t wait for the wolves! 🐺

[@MayaLewis-l5f]

I always loved that scene from the the book and I think it does so much to establish Lestats character.

[@bendarling5573]

@@MayaLewis-l5f Me too! His poor horse. 😢

[@alexandreaturcot8921]

I love this show! I can't wait to see what comes next!❤

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

The reunion scene is the one thing Lestat, in the books, claims not only didn't happen the way Louis said it did but that it never even happened at all. (Although Lestat also does admit to having been kind of out of his mind at the point and having spotty memory, which means Lestat might genuinely believe it never happened even if it did just because Lestat may not remember it. Ssoo.... We'll see what the tv series does with it or not.)

[@djramshead]

I know she’s never touched television and is a bonafide movie star, but my dream casting for Gabrielle has always been Michelle Pfeiffer ✨

[@durrell2569]

Would have been wonderful if Aaliyah were alive to play the role

[@michealking5311]

Akasha and I know she will be BEAUTIFUL 😍😍😍

[@benrom916]

I will do with this series what I did for The Crown 👑. I wasn't interested a bit until The Diana season was announced. Emma Corrin blew me away with her powerhouse performance that ultimately made her a star. The actress casted for Akasha MUST have real star presence and enthralled the audience.

[@fortelewisandrew2426]

My choices for key characters for Season 3 of IWTV with The Vampire Lestat are Eve Best as fledgling/mother the Vampiress Gabrielle de Lioncourt. Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Akasha mother of all vampires and queen of all who are damned. Ian McDiarmid as Magnus who's Lestat's maker. Mads Mikkaelson as Mario De Romanus not only did he make Armand but is guardian of Those Who Must Be Kept in Greece.

[@angelaholmes8888]

It would be interesting to see gugu in the role of akasha because she and sam have worked together in the past they have good chemistry

[@camillem.3209]

Damn these are all good choices 😭😭😭 Mads sure does scream Marius

[@makaimosley6503]

With her 🔥 powers just as Aaliyah did in 2001

[@morlath4767]

My guess is that the Devil's Minion is either going to be another flashback sequence where we find out Armand screwed around with young Daniel and wiped his mind of it, or Armand tormenting vamp-Daniel because Daniel is too "okay" with getting changed, and he'd want Daniel to suffer.

[@bhh6662]

I am so happy we are getting Lestat’s pov bc for the longest time we were getting everyone’s but not lestat. We are going to learn more about who is Lestat and what are his decisions when comes to dilemmas, much more.

[@racheltoler3895]

Interview with the Vampire was two seasons so I think going forward the rest of the books will be two season each. I'm interested in learning Lestat's version of things.

[@pineshimmer]

actress tika sumpter would make an awesome akasha

[@obelix703]

I hope they get a good composer so Lestat’s music is legit this time.

[@somethingclever8916]

I'm curious what genre his band will be in. Music is kinda all over the place and there's no one genre that is dominating culture

[@JanaLalewicz]

Sure miss Aaliyah every time I see that movie. She really did quite a good job making her a menacing character. Enjoyed watching HER a hell of a lot more than that particular Lestat! SR makes Lestat loveable AND menacing. He creates a balance. We LOVE to HATE him! Reid lets Lestats vulnerability peek thru enough to remind us Lestats meanness is born of trauma & somehow more forgiveable & now we see Louis tormented Lestat in his own sadistic way & we find ourselves asking "so how long before WE TOO would have snapped?"

[@itashious]

I really want them to cast an Egyptian to play the role of Akasha

[@marinehenry976]

I effraid to be so much new character to explore in one season. I want one show just for Marius please pretty please AMC

[@Janay-yc8il]

#AMAZING ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I CAN'T WAIT 🤩🤩

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

I mean.... the last Vampire Chronicles books ever published said that Daniel and Armand had gotten back together, after Daniel had a temporary stint of being with Marius. Also, Daniel was the ONLY fledgling that Armand ever made, and Armand made Daniel a vampire specifically because Armand didn't want Daniel to die. (But you're going to say that Armand didn't really have much interest in Daniel? 🤔 😂) Even in the tv series, Armand is like laser focused on Daniel a majority of the time. It wouldn't surprise me if Armand didn't actually turn Daniel immediately after Louis left them, or if Armand and Daniel stayed together for a while after Daniel became a vampire if Armand did. Buut, we'll see, only time will tell! 😁😁

[@mercurystarr]

Heck YEAH!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bobblehead8923]

We saw the "real" Lestat when Louis went to see him in 2x8 during the reunion scene.

[@WitchOvEndor]

This makes me happy. ❤❤❤❤

[@missrubyphoenix]

A bigger shift than the one made to the time period and ethnicities? Impossible

[@adriennemarierozario6591]

Interesting how Enlil intertwined with Akasha in the storyline. Akasha was turned with Invocation of Set 🐍, not demonic possession like the story said. Yes, there's the old Enki & Enlil story. However there's also the Book of Anu - regarding Annunaki Vampires.

[@badwolf6189]

im giving you the choice i never had...i love the movie but now this is growing on me love this,hope the series will evolve and bring more acrion thrill and horror a little faster less talking interviewing

[@elohelreh]

im soooo down for your optimism. eat her eyes! :P

[@thisboyzopinionz]

I'm just soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited

[@lucasluckproductions]

This is exciting. I wonder who’s going to play her. I need to rewatch Queen of the Damned. The music, concerts were 🔥

[@lorirathburn-hutchens6043]

I’m so glad they’re sticking close to the books

[@tommypaton2445]

Love it and I can't wait to see who will be the Queen & King

[@boombasett6038]

Can't wait. season 2 was even better than season 1. I was shocked !!!

[@djramshead]

fka twigs probably at the casting office everyday with her “two weeks” costume on

[@magnetickinnetik]

I'm really worried that they are going to skip David, as they have already explored the trope of an older man turning. And that would be a shame, Tale of the Body Thief being my all time favourite.

[@paulsmith9192]

If Akasha the most powerful & oldest. But,who made her?wouldn't that person be the oldest?

[@MoonlightMidknight]

Tati Gabrielle gets my vote.

[@BrendaC-jh6gx]

I’m ready for it!

[@brianmaxwell5884]

Can't wait !!

[@AJUMMAStoryRecaps]

. . . Wait weren't mentioned vampires or at least one entombed in the burnt theatre in paris? Exciting! I can't wait. This season is dope. Incorporating the heart of theatre coupled with the 4th wall narration n movie genius makes me feel like I'm at the theater.

[@petermitchell7332]

They'll hopefully split the books into 2 again

[@maxineelizabethhendry7138]

Brilliant can't wait ❤x

[@freckles0829]

I can't wait to see Lestat rocking out...the casting of all of those parts is so exciting!! 🩸👩🏼‍🎤🧛‍♀️❤🎸

[@dmagiclight]

I read the books but don't remember Louie having a big role in either book

[@tjr622]

I think fka twigs visually looks closest like akasha from the movie . However idk how she is as an actress

[@tjr622]

Or could go with Zoe kraviz

[@pams3423]

I wonder who's going to play the queen?

[@LandoHendrix444]

Im excited to see Akasha, but I have a feeling Twitter/X is hoing to piss me off for specific reasons.

[@sandiolives4114]

This is the time I shall start watching the show. I hope it's someone amazing and fascinating looking as Aaliyah, She was so enigmatic. I was enthralled by Aaliyah's look and character. If they cant keep up with Aaliyah, then I won't watch.

[@seansay3527]

This has been a GREAT show!

[@mairarodriguez1525]

Cannot Wait!!!! They did Anne justice tho...even if it's not word for word. I absolutely love this dang show! And the cast are superb!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏💯

[@glendaclay8992]

So glad they are coming back for another season

[@AfroDigital_lvl100]

cant wait! Show was so good!

[@stephenishola6205]

I wonder who they will cast to play akasha either way this show has definitely surpassed my expectations by far I can’t wait for season 3!

[@gramblingnite]

I pray they keep akasha as a ehtinic person she is from modern day Iraq i dont want a white washing of the character

[@randomgeekcrap]

i dont think u have to worry about that in this show

[@theredmistiscoming609]

@@randomgeekcrapidk, I feel like they might? the show doesn’t give off diversity quota, it gives off more they love diversity regardless of race and wouldnt be opposed to casting a European to play Akasha. Which I’m not entirely against, a Greek woman playing Akasha would be kinda cool and would give cleopatra vibes. but I also hope they cast her as Iraqi, or preferably black, I say black because for some reason I feel like black people fit the “ancient immortal” image better, idky, but when I picture an ancient that’s been around for thousands of years for some reason they’re always black in my minds eye.

[@willard39]

Are you f-ing serious?! Nobody does whitewashed anymore, only blackwashing. Hell, they made Claudia and Louis black and Armand Indian.

[@vonex3397]

@@theredmistiscoming609black don’t crack!

[@walexander000]

modern day Iraqi people are not dark skinned tho.....?

[@HFXmermaid]

I hope they take some costume inspiration from the film because that costume was iconic

[@nebulous8389]

I read 7 of the books love the a nne rice vampire world. Its lowkey exciting because new fans are just getting a glimspe of the vampire world in the first 2 seasons!

[@dianabryan7421]

I could see shannon thornton as akasha! I am so excited for this season 3!

[@rayrobin8818]

No one can play akasha but one woman but she not with us

[@Haggiedc2]

This will become the best show on television. Everything about it is top-notch. Season three and four will be epic.

[@sabrinae486]

Anyone else reading the next books and just DYING for the translation to screen??? Also, like if you want the actors to do special editions of the audiobooks??? how do we make it happen?