Interview with the Vampire season 2 release date, plot, trailer, latest news
It's almost here!
While UK fans of Interview with the Vampire had a long wait for season 1, thankfully, season 2 is almost here!
The series has already aired in the US, but it's coming to the BBC in the UK very soon, with the release date finally being announced.
As we catch up with Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson), we can expect more heightened emotions as the vampire continues to recount his life story.
Based on Anne Rice's bestselling novel, the series ties in with the 1995 film and stars Sam Reid as the manipulative Lestat de Lioncourt, Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac and Bailey Bass as Claudia (although the latter will be played by a different actress for season 2).
With season 1 ending on quite the revelation, fans are clamouring for more.
Here's everything you need to know about Interview with the Vampire season 2!
Interview with the Vampire season 2 release date
Interview with the Vampire season 2 will be released on Thursday 1st August 2024.
The first episode will air at 9pm on BBC Two, and all eight episodes will also be available on BBC iPlayer on the same day.
Speaking on the announcement of season 2, president of original programming for AMC Networks and AMC Studios, Dan McDermott, said (via Variety): "This stellar cast deliver powerful performances that emotionally connect us to these characters and their humanity.
"We look forward to sharing the final product of this extraordinary effort with audiences in just a few short days, and are thrilled that this story will continue.
"This is only the beginning of an entire universe featuring enthralling stories and characters that capture the spirit of Anne Rice’s amazing work."
Interview with the Vampire season 2 plot
In terms of plot, there's plenty more to look forward to in season 2 after the shock ending of season 1.
While the series has already aired in the US, we won't be sharing spoilers here for now. However, we do have some teases for what's to come.
Speaking about what fans can expect in season 2, showrunner and creator Rolin Jones said: "There are big plot moments that we're retaining from it, but there are these emotional moments, too, within our plot, that might be slightly different than what’s in the book. I'm feeling really, really excited about that.
"We’re going to Europe and part 2 of the novel is episode 1 of season 2. So, we're going there and we're going to experience that.
"Then we're going to Paris. We're going to see what coven life is all about, and we have some more time than the movie or even the book.
"We're continuing to make the interview part of this just as important as the flashback, in that there are some very active things that are going to be happening in Dubai.
"Then, more than anything, and we teased it out a little in season 1, the idea of memory and what is true and what isn't true is a big player in season 2.
"It's all going towards, groping towards, 'Who am I? How did I get here? What is to become of me now?' There's a lot!"
Is there a trailer for Interview with the Vampire season 2?
Yes! You can watch the official trailer below:
Interview with the Vampire season 2 will be available to watch on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on Thursday 1st August. Season 1 is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer.
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Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.
