Vampire Chronicles

The series is inaugurated by the 1976 bestseller "Interview with the Vampire." It introduces the iconic vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac and his maker, Lestat de Lioncourt. The gothic novel significantly influenced the modern vampire genre by introducing sympathetic, philosophical immortals.

While "Interview with the Vampire" focuses on Louis, the majority of the series follows the charismatic and complex vampire Lestat de Lioncourt. Lestat serves as the anti-hero and central narrator for most of the subsequent 12 novels. Rice's portrayal of Lestat revolutionized vampire fiction in the late 20th century.

The core series spans 13 novels, concluding with "Blood Communion" published in 2018. Over the decades, the series explored ancient vampire history, secret societies, and the origins of the blood curse. It remains one of the best-selling gothic urban fantasy series of all time.

Yes, AMC premiered a television adaptation of "Interview with the Vampire" in 2022, starring Sam Reid as Lestat and Jacob Anderson as Louis. The show serves as a modern reimagining of Rice's original novel. AMC has heavily invested in the franchise, also developing a spin-off series based on the Mayfair Witches.