The show based on Anne Rice’s cult classic book has finally returned to AMC. In the second season of Interview with the Vampire, Louis and Claudia set off for Paris, and once there, they join the infamous Théâtre des Vampires.
The production is part of the so-called Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, based on the novel series by the writer. Interview with the Vampire is a screen adaptation of the Vampire Chronicles cycle. The universe also includes the Mayfair Witches series, which is based on the Lives of the Mayfair Witches books. A third show centred around the secret society called Order of the Talamasca is also in development.
Interview with the Vampire has been met with considerable acclaim from viewers, so it’s no surprise that AMC is releasing another season. In the latest episodes, viewers can expect some changes and many surprises.
Here’s everything you need to know about the second instalment.
Interview with the Vampire season 2 release date
The second season is currently rolling out episodes on AMC and AMC+.
The second season consists of 8 episodes. They will appear every Sunday until 30 June 2024.
A basic ad-supported subscription to the AMC streaming platform costs $4.99 per month (there is no annual plan). However, you can also choose an ad-free option, priced at $8.99 per month or $83.88 per year.
Interview With the Vampire season 2 episode release schedule
Here’s when the next episode of the second season will hit AMC and AMC in the US.
- Episode 1 – 12 May 2024 (AMC: 9pm ET / 8pm CT)
- Episode 2 – 19 May 2024 (AMC: 9pm ET / 8pm CT)
- Episode 3 – 26 May 2024 (AMC: 9pm ET / 8pm CT)
- Episode 4 – 2 June 2024 (AMC: 9pm ET / 8pm CT)
- Episode 5 – 9 June 2024 (AMC: 9pm ET / 8pm CT)
- Episode 6 – 16 June 2024 (AMC: 9pm ET / 8pm CT)
- Episode 7 – 23 June 2024 (AMC: 9pm ET / 8pm CT)
- Episode 8 – 30 June 2024 (AMC: 9pm ET / 8pm CT)
Interview With the Vampire season 2 plot
Spoilers for season 1 below
The second season’s plot takes off right after the events of the season 1 finale. In 2022, Louis continues his conversation with journalist Daniel and tells him about the fate of himself and Claudia.
In the 1940s, after the destruction of Lestat, the couple flees to Europe and tries to find representatives of their kind. In Paris, Louis and Claudia end up at the Théâtre des Vampires, run by the mysterious and sensual Armand. Louis strikes up an affair with a newly met vampire that will have surprising and bloody consequences.
Interview With the Vampire season 2 cast
The second season of the series features:
- Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac
- Sam Reid as Lestat de Lioncourt
- Assad Zaman as Armand
- Eric Bogosian as Daniel Molloy
- Chris Stack as Thomas ‘Tom’ Anderson
- John DiMaggio as Alderman Fenwick
- Rae Dawn Chong as Florence de Pointe du Lac
- Kalyne Coleman as Grace de Pointe du Lac
- Steven G Norfleet as Paul de Pointe du Lac
- Najah Bradley as Lily
- Christian Robinson as Levi Freniere
- Tony Manna as Mr Carlo
- Dana Gourrier as Bricktop Williams
- Thomas Antony Olajide as Jonah
- Xavier Mills as Charlie
- Damon Daunno as Bruce
- Maura Grace Athari as Antoinette
Bailey Bass, who played Claudia, doesn’t return to the next instalment of the series – the role of the young vampire has been taken over by Delainey Hayles.
David Costabile, known from the series Breaking Bad, has also joined the cast. He plays the role of Leonard, a TV personality and Daniel’s friend.
Roxane Duran plays Madeleine, a woman whom fate will bring together with Claudia. Bally Gill appears as “Real Rashid,” and Ben Daniels plays a vampire named Santiago.
Interview With the Vampire season 2 trailer
A sneak peek of the new season shows the emerging fascination between Louis and Armand:
The first teaser previews a season full of drama, bloody killings and, of course, the return of Lestat:
How to watch Interview with the Vampire in the UK
AMC’s streaming platform isn’t available in the UK. However, you can stream the series’ first season on BBC iPlayer. Season 2 of Interview with the Vampire may also land on the service, but there’s currently no indication when this will happen.
You can also buy episodes of the season 1 on Amazon UK.
If you don’t want to wait to watch season 2, you can use a VPN (virtual private network) to log in to AMC+. All you need is a trustworthy app, for example, NordVPN – one of the most popular options of this kind. It will help you bypass geoblocking and get access to foreign websites.
We have a full guide for streaming AMC+ abroad here.
