The Anne Rice Immortal Universe brought its signature blend of the supernatural, the seductive, and the sensational to Comic-Con International, taking over Ballroom 20 with back to back panels for AMC’s upcoming series Anne Rice’s Talamasca and the highly anticipated new season of Interview with the Vampire — officially titled Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat.

Moderated by TV Guide Magazine’s Damian Holbrook, the immersive event kicked off with the debut panel for Anne Rice’s Talamasca, offering fans their first deep dive into AMC’s newest expansion of the Rice universe. Executive Producer Mark Johnson, who oversees the entire Immortal Universe, was joined by series showrunners and executive producers John Lee Hancock and Mark Lafferty, as well as cast members Nicholas Denton (“Guy Anatole”), William Fichtner (“Jasper”), Maisie Richardson-Sellers (“Olive”), and Celine Buckens (“Doris”).

In a series of first-look reveals, the Talamasca team unveiled the official teaser trailer, a never-before-seen clip from the premiere episode, and confirmed that the series will debut Sunday, October 26 at 9PM ET/PT on AMC and AMC+. As if that wasn’t enough to stir the coven, fans erupted at the surprise appearance of Interview with the Vampire star Eric Bogosian, who portrays the sharp-tongued journalist Daniel Molloy. Bogosian confirmed he will reprise his role in Talamasca as a crossover guest star, bridging both series within the shared universe.

Following the excitement of Talamasca, the stage shifted to vampires and rock stars with a panel for Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat, diving into the upcoming season of the Emmy-nominated Interview with the Vampire. Panelists included Johnson, showrunner and executive producer Rolin Jones, series composer Daniel Hart, and returning stars Sam Reid (Lestat de Lioncourt), Jacob Anderson (Louis de Pointe du Lac), and Eric Bogosian.

Fans were treated to exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and newly released stills of Lestat in full rock god mode—teasing the music-driven evolution of the new season. Panelists also broke major casting news, including the return of Delainey Hayles and Assad Zaman, and the introduction of several new characters:

• Jennifer Ehle (Lioness) as “Gabriella”
• Ella Ballentine (Black Conflux) as “Baby Jenks”
• Jeanine Serralles (Apples Never Fall) as “Christine Claire”
• Christopher Heyerdahl (Under the Banner of Heaven) as “Marius”
• Damien Atkins (Slings & Arrows) as “Magnus”

Anne Rice’s Talamasca, produced by AMC Studios, will explore the inner workings of the mysterious society tasked with monitoring witches, vampires, and supernatural beings across the globe. The series is executive produced by Hancock (who also directs), Lafferty, Johnson, Tom Williams, Christopher Rice, and the late Anne Rice.

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Meanwhile, The Vampire Lestat continues to ride the wave of acclaim that has defined the Interview with the Vampireseries so far. With a 98% score across both its first and second seasons on Rotten Tomatoes and a growing list of award nominations—including Emmys, GLAAD Media Awards, and Critics Choice—AMC’s gothic saga shows no signs of slowing.

With Talamasca bringing fresh lore and The Vampire Lestat turning up the volume on its vampiric drama, AMC’s Anne Rice Immortal Universe is carving out a blood-soaked legacy that fans won’t want to miss.

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