‘The Vampire Lestat’ Sets After-Show at AMC+
AMC+ is set to launch an after-show titled 'The Vampire Lestat: After Dark' for the upcoming third season of 'Interview With the Vampire.' The show will feature interviews with the cast and creators, providing insights into the new season. A special preview episode will air on May 24, followed by weekly episodes and select airings on AMC.
- ▪The after-show will be hosted by Lizzie Bassett and will include cast members like Sam Reid and Jacob Anderson.
- ▪The special preview episode will air on May 24, ahead of the series premiere on June 7.
- ▪Episodes will be available weekly on AMC+ and as podcasts the following day.
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Home TV News May 19, 2026 10:00am PT ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Sets After-Show at AMC+ By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest NBCUniversal Launches ‘Law and Order: Clue Hunter’ From AI-Powered Wolf Games 1 hour ago ‘Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent’ Adds Luke Kirby to Season 4, Aden Young Exits Series 5 hours ago ‘Very Young Frankenstein’ Ordered to Series at FX 21 hours ago See All Josh Stringer/AMC AMC is launching a new after-show for “The Vampire Lestat,” the third season of “Interview With the Vampire.” Titled “The Vampire Lestat: After Dark,” the half-hour show will be hosted by Lizzie Bassett and will feature interviews with the show’s cast and creators.
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