Interview with the Vampire with Sam Reid
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2022
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Q&A on the AMC series Interview with the Vampire with actor Sam Reid. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company.
Based on Anne Rice's iconic novel, follow Louis de Pointe's epic story of love, blood and the perils of immortality, as told to the journalist Daniel Molloy.
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Not trying to knock on Tom Cruise's performance because he acted the hell out of the role, but Sam Reid as Lestat is brilliant casting. He really encapsulates Lestat's complexities, insecurities, cruelty, and unrelenting love for Louis. If anyone doubted him before, they need to watch the show.
He seems to have a spot on understanding of who Lestat is. Unafraid to show who Lestat in all his complexities.
Yes he really embraced and understands the character. Sam is a perfect Lestat.
I absolutely loved Tom Cruises portrayal! But yes Sam Reid is incredible and we get to see the depth of Lestat! He is better than I ever could of imagined! I'm surprised I've never heard of Sam Reid until now hes a phenomenal actor!
He is brilliant! Such a complex character and he nails it! I can’t wait to see more.
Tom Cruise has been my Lestat for years, but damn, Sam is killing it and really seems more faithful to the character in the books. Plus, he looks the part. Beautiful man and sexy voice
Whoever decided to get Sam as Lestat is forever in my debt. He IS LESTAT. Brilliant performance thoroughly. As a long time fan of the entire Vampire Chronicles, i think Sam had done justice to Anne Rice's vision. It just makes me a bit sad she passed before the show was aired.
In total agreement 💜♾️
I loved this TV series its better than 1994 and I love how Sam Reid was amazing in Interview With A Vampire and I want to see more of this and Sam Reid is in season 2 and I can't wait for Season 2 and I want to see more of Sam in Vampire Lestat Memoch The Devil Queen Of The Dammed and Tale Of The Body Thief. Prince Lestat. Sam did an amazing job playing The Brat Prince**** He nailed it*** He learned French Italian and sang and piano lessons he did it..
He IS the Lestat Anne wrote! I am enamoured with him... AND his voice is SO delectable!!!!
It's like a slice of a warm, rich, chocolate cake.
@@UnopinionatedBystander2393 Very well said!
I just love how Sam casually tosses a Lestat's line from the books. What an incredible devotion to the role. He is great in it!
Sam Reid is doing a PERFECT job as Lestat and he has amazing chemistry with Jacob who is also KILLING! I am hungry for more episodes after I finish every one.
Agreed! They have great chemistry together.
Yes! EXACTLY!
Me too when the second season
I loved this TV series and I saw it and Sam Reid did amazing job playing job playing this character and he was amazing. I love his performance and Tom Cruise failed... and I loved the show****
You can tell how just much Sam loves and understands Lestat as a character. He is one of us, for sure.
Love to see an interviewer have original questions lined up and intelligently engaging with Reid’s answers. 👏
This interviewer always does a fabulous job. Her interview with Paddy from HotD was excellent as well.
This guy is a great actor. I’m hooked on this show
Yes, he also great in Lambs of God and The Newsreader.
I am so sorry Anne Rice didn’t live to see this actor as her beloved creation. She would fall in love with him.
Sam Reid is spectacular as Lestat.
How is that interviewer holding it together? I would melt into a puddle under his gaze and because of his smile and voice.
Ok. I thought the trailer for this looked awful but after I saw the positive review by Indiewire, I decided to watch episode one and JESUS FACKING CHRIST! What a treat. So profoundly sexy and engaging. All the actors are delivering tour de force performances and the 1910s setting in New Orleans brilliantly incorporates relevant themes about race, identity, gender and sexuality. Best show on tv right now. The writing is A+ and Sam and Jacob are just dynamite.
He is such a visionary. I love his acting so much. He is my favorite Lestat.
It would be CRIMINAL not to have The Vampire Lestat and Queen of the Damned played by this man. Well done Sam Reid.
Sam's portrayal of Lestat is CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED
what do you mean?
@@vanessabell8832 it means Sam has not been given enough appreciation for his portrayal of Lestat. That's what underrated means.
5 million views on the trailer for season 2. The show is growing interest!!
I love his Lestat! Gosh what a great actor! I started to watch other projects he was in…he can transform!
I literally screamed when he said that in later books Lestat has an interesting connection with God this man READ the books!
Sam Reed portrayal of Lestat it's like actually watching the character come out of the book the casting was off the chain him and Jacob their performance is incredible and Bailey as Claudia the casting of this show is really outstanding and the writing the twerks here and there makes it more enduring.
Sam Reid is so beautiful and has such a beautiful voice that I just can't look away or think
Sam has amazing genetics. He’s a perfect representation of masculine beauty along with his incredible voice
It makes my heart melt just to see how much this actor is into his character. I agree completelly in every single way he describes Lestat and he even pointed out more elements that I did not think about. He really has studied and love this character. I´m very exciting for Lestat develpment on the show. Congratulations!
Sam Reid is my Lestat. He's perfect in every way.
the way he talks passionately in every answer... pls adopt me dad 😩
I never thought I’d love a portrayal of Lestat as much as Tom Cruise’s, but goddamn. This man IS Lestat
Sam being Lestat was a brilliant casting choice. He nails the brat prince.
It's so refreshing to see an interviewer like this asking good quality, thought provoking questions about this complex character. I can tell they are both enjoying the interview.
He really gets the Lestat character. I can’t keep my eyes off of him in the series. Loving the series. Getting ready to watch episode 3
This man is gorgeous and the most absolutely perfect Lestat. Sam has knocked it out the ballpark. His chemistry with Jacob is sizzling!
Having watched the first two episodes, it's safe to say that yes, we have ourselves a perfect - or as close as we're ever gonna get - Lestat. It's a shame Anne isn't here to witness it!
Sam is just superb playing Lestat. Jacob is doing an amazing job playing Louis as well. Just loving the series, it’s just sooooo good!
This interview gave me a new insight into the character. Lestat craves love and chases it in over-the-top, often destructive ways. Like a lot of vampires, however, he gathers experience and knowledge while still somehow being stuck at the stage of life at which he died. So we've basically got an overpowered, impulsive, immature man who also has a good heart under there, and also too much courage and charisma to be stopped. And since his antics do often seem to succeed in terms of getting the love of his "target," why should he really change?
A good heart? I guess serial killers are just as complicated and also have good hearts.
Lestat needed Louis a lot more than Louis needed him. He is very lonely and yearns for a "family", thus Louis and Claudia. He really needs to be loved. He's a very sad creature. I read the book in 1976 when it first came out and I've loved all of the Vampire Chronicles books. So excited for this series.
WOW!! Sam Reid is a STAR. Where did he come from?! I now have to go and watch everything he's been in. He IS Lestat. Living for his Lestat. I love how he went and did his research - even watching Anne Rice interviews talking about her characters. Smart. I think he's done her proud.
Check his performance in the movie “BELLE.” Also, you might want to search out the movie “RIOT CLUB.”
His best performances are in the AUSTRALIAN series, Lambs of God and The Newsreader. Well worth watching.
@@ozbrizzie8869 I agree)) It seems to me he was typecasted in UK, but I loved his australian tv shows. I hope he's enough attention now. He is VERY versatile actor.
Yeah he's probably one of the best actors I've ever seen. It's incredible how he does that accent in the show.
@@ozbrizzie8869 It was a stunning performance indeed!!! His facial expressions & mannerism changes according to the characters to the point of no longer recognizing him or his previous roles!
WHat a talented guy. I am so impressed with his commitment to the role.
His voice makes me melt.
Shout out to Mara Webster who continues to ask fantastic questions and engages so intelligently with the actors she talks to. Always a delight!
His characterization of Lestat is incredible, i love how i understood Lestat since I've read all the books in comparison with the movie (which i also love)but this with just two episodes fully fleshed the character. Im really loving the show.
Sam is so damn dreamy…I think I would pass out if I met him in person😅 such a hottie🥰😘 and yes, he kills it as Lestat🫦👏🏽
I just watched Episode 2 and I am enthralled! This fresh take on Louis is so much more meaningful as I watch! Reid IS classic Lestat and he's doing everything I could want from him. I think the clothing in this is a little too subdued but Lestat is always dressed a bit fancier than those around him so the essence is still there. I'm in it for the long haul.
1920s fashions were more downplayed. Part of blending in is taking care to embrace the fashions of the time. The flamboyance of Lestat is in the details however. They cannot override the practical elegance of the early 20th century fashions especially as masculine fashion hadn’t gone through a massive change, it definitely transitioned from the luxury of the 18th century to the more uniform like quality of the 19th century. Lestat lived through the 1800s which had masculine fashion transition into more simplistic. So it’s not like it’s tedious for him.
I've seen all 3 interesting portrayals of lestat. All bring a lot of good to the table. But Sam is cannon. IMO
Edit. Louis is so well written and well remagined. Jacob's acting is bar none.
I can't ever imagine any other lestat or louis since this series.
I won't be able to read the books without imagining them now
As odd as it sounds I feel like Tom is a better lestat for a movie and that Sam is better for a television series. I don't think Sam would have pulled it off in the movie or that Tom could have done a long television series. I could be wrong though 🤷♂️
The questions you asked I have to say were well thought out and very interesting. I am enjoying Interview with the vampire so much. I didn't know how I would feel at first to be honest. But Jacob and Sam were the perfect choices. They act with such precision and emotion that drew me in from their very first lines. Cannot wait to see much more of this series.
Sam Reid is equal to if not better than Daniel Day Lewis with his acting... he is Lestat...truly amazing
Lestat is such a complex character. Sam Reid ignites the flame for this complex and layered vampire. I am so haunted by his performance and elated the stories are coming to life again.
If the series gets as far as 'Tale of the body thief' I'll be over the moon. Sam Reid is the embodiment of Lestat. I held my breath before the first episode, he nailed it!
I saw the first season and I was like who is this guy. I mean acting was so good. If he came to my door I think it would be the lowest point on my skepticism about the vampires.
1:13 He didn't simply read the books because he was casted. He had already read them and has been a fan for years!
when you watch his character, Sam has become him, instead od thinking hes acting the character. Sam is a fabulous young actor..very mysterious.
I just watched episode two and can't wait for the next one. Sam and Jacob are such great actors. I love Sam as Lestat. He is the perfect charismatic choice to portray him. Thank you for the great questions and interview.
Shame Anne Rice died before this show came out. This is the ideal Lestat she always wanted. And I grateful we live in this time of "movie-shows" cause some stories needed to be told more throughly then a single movie can tell them. Having this story in the form of a series vs a movie truly did it justice.
He is so gorgeous, I can see why he was cast!
I love Sam so much. He gives me I-NEED-YOU-TO-KNOW-WHAT-A-COMPLEX-AND-MAGNIFICENT-CHARACTER-LESTAT-IS-AND-I-COULD-INSTRUCT-YOU-ABOUT-IT-THE-WHOLE-DAY-DO-YOU-WANT-TO vibes and I'm living for it.
Usually actors get only a script for the season they're recording and maybe some insight from directors. But it's so clear that he knows what he's doing, that he loves doing it and that wants the rest of us love it too...
I'm sure that even if Anne wouldn't have love his interpretation (I just know she would), she'd have been super proud bc how invested Sam is with her favorite son
This guy as an actor of Lestat really knocked me out of the park!!!! Wow! He really reminds me of the Jamie Fraser Character in the Outlander Series by Diana Galbadon too!!!! He is really startlingly great!!!! He deserves an Emmy for this Character for a start!!!! 👀😳😱
He portrays Lestat so well I forget that he is Sam.
It is such a joy to see Sam bring one of my favorite characters to life.
Sam Reid is a gift to humanity.
Jacob once said that Sam is a gift. And you said too. How wonderful it is to be called or thought of as something so precious. 😀😀😀
He's perfect for lestat 😭😭😭 when I read the book when I was young I always would picture what lestat would look like and he's exactly how Anne wrote him to look like and how my imagination while reading the books looked like
Even the, "generous mouth just a little too big for my face."
He needs a standalone show. They should do The Vampire Lestat next. I love how well he knows the character and vampire lore. Perfect casting.
I was pretty devastated when Julian Sands wasn't cast as Lestat in the 90s and Tom Cruise got the role. Stuart Townsend was camp but fun as Lestat. However I think Sam Reid makes Lestat seem like a real person, not a caricature. Those cheekbones/jaw are pretty amazing too. I like that he seemed like he was actually French, never felt that in other portrayals. And congrats to a fellow Aussie 🇦🇺 I wish some streaming network would adapt Blood & Gold by Anne Rice. I love the character Marius so much.
Oooh Julian Sands would have been perfect and he was a beautiful man
@@Angel-lt1sh There is a great movie I really love called Tale of a Vampire w Julian Sands. Slow-moving but a really good modern gothic vampire love story.
Julian Sands also played the poet Shelley in the 1986 film Gothic based on the play 'Bloody Poetry' by Howard Brenton. I can see how there is a visual and genre interconnection and Sands would have been a better choice than Tom Cruise who, as you say, is always himself.
Actually, I was pleasantly pleased by Monsieur Sam Reid’s performance. I’m Impressed that he read the novels and learned French esp. He equaled Tom Cruise’s performance. 👍🏾
I think it might actually be better, I'm going to have to go back and watch the original to be sure.
Sam has more source material than did Tom, that and allowing the romance of Lestat and Louis to take center stage leaves me feeling that Tom could never have approached the scenes as authentically as Sam has achieved. Sam is superb!
No shame to Tom but there's no comparison. Sam Reid's portray is off the charts
This was such a wonderful interview! Your questions were so thoughtful, so well-researched, and asked in a way that clearly allowed Sam Reid to feel comfortable enough to open up about his own acting process. He is such an introspective and lovely person, full of knowledge of his character, of this story, of this world, and overflowing with respect for all that it encompasses. Thank you so much for the interview. I would love to see Jacob Anderson , individually and alongside Sam, get to answer some of these questions and to receive more questions from you. By far one of the best interviews given re: this series.
Yes please, we need a Jacob Anderson interview from you.
I was in awe by the questions and even more so by Sam's answers... what a delightful interview to watch! thank you! ❤️
Ughhh I can listen to Sam Reid talk about Lestat for eternity.
dare i think Emmy worthy!
Thank you so much for this interview. I love your questions. Very insightful and well thought out.
Sam Reid is amazing.
As a fan of the first two novels for 3 decades now. I am so happy for him. He is the perfect Lestat.
False, Tom Cruise was, and still is, the perfect Lestat, he embodied him, he looked just like I envision Lestast to act and be. Sam's version of Lestat is creepy, not funny, vain to the point I hate him, he seemed like a straight dude that only wanna try out a dude (Louis), he never seduces men, only women, from what I see, where is my BI king? And he isn't funny, rather boring. Where is my funny, dramatic, vain yet charming, a bad guy that you can't help but love, Lestat??? And now it seems he is going to be in a relationship with this new character, Antoinette??? What? It suppose to be a young musician boy, not a woman. At least the movie version was accurate to what Lestat was in the book.
@@joann3190 You are entitled to have your own opinion. And I'm entitled to mine. Based on your comment, How old are you? You seem to have a very shallow understanding of the novel, movie and the TV show. Interview with the Vampire is more than a Harlequin romance novel and definitely not Twilight. Why are you so offended? Is it because almost all of the critics think that Sam is a better Lestat? Or is because almost all of the critics think that the series is a better adaptation than the movie?
Sam and Louie i loved them both but Sam damn
I LOVE how well he knows the books and really understands Lestat’s character, his strengths, his flaws. This thorough knowledge truly shines through in his brilliant, mesmerizing performance. This show is amazing and the chemistry between him and Jacob Anderson positively crackles. I’m hooked.
After binge watching Season 1 yesterday, there is no other Lestat! Mr. Reid is an incredible actor! Can't wait for Season 2.
This interviewer is really good, wow.
I am soo Gaga over Sam, great actor and he is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous! Love you Sam! 💜♾️
The show is excellent and we’re only at episode 2!! Can’t wait to see all AMC has in store for the Anne Rice Universe!
Sam IS Lestat! So good!!
This is SUCH a great interview. Both the interviewer’s thoughtful engaging questions and Sam’s deeply insightful responses.
yes! i agree that tom cruse was on a scale 1- 10 his lestat was a 6 or 7, now sam reids lestat is a 12 thru the roof way better more in depth with the acting of lestat and his voice is "wow" real deep bass just beautiful sam reid is the best lestat thankyou! sam reid.
Another Aussie talent. For a population so small, Australia has some amazing talent.
Remarkable performance, especially the voice and spoken aspects. I did find these vampires demonstrated more pathos that I expect. I don’t see vampires as capable of real love, especially the vulnerability and selflessness that comes with it. Vampires are, I think, carnal, sexual, and egoistic. They are highly narcissistic and sociopathic, intimate, seductive and irresistible, but this is all a ruse to attract prey. I was thrown off to see Lestat truly emotionally raw and suffering with the absence of his companion. If the dead have empathy and emotional bonds, they are nearly human.
He’s Australian. I was not expecting that. 😂
That shouldn't be a surprise Australia has lots of great actors!
THATS THE REAL LESTAT THE DESCRIPTION FROM THE BOOK IS EXACTLY WHAT THE ACTOR LOOKS LIKE ... TO ME, MY OPINION HES THE ONE
I adore Sam
Such a fantastic interview. Sam is so charming; so intelligent, so in-depth with his replies. He's obviously given a lot of thought to his character, and expresses his views with great insight, wisdom... I'm in love with both Lestat AND Sam! ;)
Sam Reid is best lestat ever, when I read the book long ago I pictured lestat as he plays him. Bravo!!!
this interview made me want to give the show a try. his understanding and embodiment of lestat is truly otherworldly
such a great interview! excellent questions, even better answers💜
such a thoughtful interview. sam reid is a brilliant actor. he has completely captivated me. and that voice! i haven’t read the books but i feel like he has really captured the drama and allure of lestat’s character. can’t wait for more episodes!!! iwtv is quickly becoming my favorite series of the year
👌 Perfect as Lestat.
Perfect casting, such a delight of a tv series! Thank u for telling this Story this way, its amazing! And finally the homoerotic themes are explored freely!
It would be crazy if Sam had a his spin off after this show and we can get the Queen of the dammed
I hope so! I think Sam is doing such a good job with the character that the show runners should do a spin-off or transition the show to being all about Lestat like in the books. Better character and Sam is amazing
AMC bought the rights for the whole Vampire Chronicles, so I wouldn't be surprised if they did one book after the other.
@@lexisisk8079 He is entertaining to watch!
This is just the beginning of what is going to be an expansive “Immortal Universe.” AMC has BIG plans for this project.
He mentioned those that must be kept in the later episodes
He's doing a brilliant job. He's very much the Lestat I envisioned when I read the books.
he so well-spoken, I could listen to him for hours!
Loving Sam in the show and also in The Newsreader.
The interviewer is amazing!
this was such a great interview, the questions were so interesting and we can see how much sam cares about lestat and this story. thanks for this!
this interview was incredible. The interviewer had great questions and it was an absolute pleasure to hear Sam Reid answer all of them.
Season 2…..I’m not sure how I’m gonna get through season 1 every week…..I’m so hungry for the 2nd episode🫦😋
Sam Reid is very beautiful but the secret of his perfect rendering of the character is his characteristic voice.
Yes, especially when he is speaking seductively. Only an actor with a deep resonant voice like his can pull it off so effectively.
sam was born to play lestat. literally the embodiment of what i pictured lestat looking like in the books. just perfection
Sam deserves a lot of awards for his work on this show, not many actors can portray a character this good and be so captivating the whole time he’s on screen. I gave it a 10 out of 10 and really hope they continue on with all the other books with him portraying the character
I loved the first Interview with the vampire with Brad and Tom Cruise, it was brillant, but this version is off the chart!!! Oh my god its a love story!!! Sam Reid has the most sexiest voice ever for a vampire. I for one would love to have my neck bitten! His relationship with Louie, kept me glued to the tv, because I wanted to just see him and Louie together. I can't wait for part 2!!!!!!
I'm re-reading the books and there are so many nods to big fans. Sam is amazing! The show writers killed it also. I won't bring my negatives here. Overall just fantastic!! His acting is dope!
Sam's terrific in the role! I'm amazed to find he's Aust! Go aussie!!! Tom was great too, they both bring something. Meanwhile after 30 years, the book is still in my head!!
Great Interview with the Sampire
Omg I love Sam in interview with a vampire. How he puts on the French accent it just amazes me.
Sam Reid is a fantastic Lestat - love that French accent even though he naturally has that fabulous Aussie accent. I really thought he is the best Lestat I seen. I love the recorded song Come to Me.
Awesome interview. Sam is absolutely brilliant as Lestat thanks to his talent and research.
I always interrupted Lestat as the ultimate Rebel. He doesn’t adhere to the status quo, he detests conformity but it’s this behavior that’s alienated him from others.