Assad saying that he wants to see the ugly sides of Armand was so precious to me! He really understands Armand for everything he is, in resume, vulnerability but also evil. Just the best portray of Armand!!!!
I’m ready too! He’s the most diabolical vamp we’ve seen. N sociopathic bc he played in Louis’ face for DECADES even tho he intended for Louis to meet the same fate as Claudia and Madeleine
I’ve heard Armand described as someone who endures by making safe spaces for others. The Theatre, Dubai, Night Island, Trinity Gate. He protects his loved ones and makes environments where they can survive, and that gives him purpose. He’s cutthroat about it and very picky about who he brings into his protection, but once you’re in he will do anything to keep you safe.
@@AutumnBottomBrown he just wants to recreate the palazzo and be Marius for someone so bad 😭. Great interview, your rapport with Assad was phenomenal, that Spice Girls confession had me gasping!
Hmm just going off the series, I haven't read the books, I think his ideas of protection and agency are very skewed, albeit by his formative experiences of terrible abuse and dehumanisation, but skewed leaning towards control and coercion. I think he literally doesn't know how to feel safe without the people he loves/surrounds himself with existing within these like really rigid structures he defines and has the final say in, so like. Idk how much of a safe space it really ends up being for those in it? Once you're in it he definitely will do anything to keep you IN. Idk about safe lol. I definitely agree about him enduring for others though. Ties back into the manipulation too.
@@nikitaashok3818 very true! His desire to protect someone who is self-destructive leads to him completely removing their agency! “Safety” but at what cost? He’s guided by trauma and fear, but there’s love at the core of it (does that make it better or worse?)
Yeah Armand is so used to pretend as a way of self preservation. So even if he wants to be seen and loved and claims to love Louis, he can't really let himself to be open about himself and his feelings. It's tragic
as a redhead who is completely enamoured by this man, hearing him saying he has a thing for redheads... nooooo don't let this parasocial relationship get to me even more haha
I'm french, and I think Assad's french is pretty good in the show. I'm surprised he learned it for the show... I told my wife I think he already knows how to speak french. I guess I was wrong.
Hey, just to jump on this comment, how would you say Sam Reid’s (Lestat’s) french is in this season? To a non-speaker like me it sounds really good, but I’m just interested how is it like for you… and regardless, acting while speaking another language must be hard, so hats off to Assad and Sam!
@@pikypix4852 Hey! French speaker here: I would say, it does not sound native whatsoever but it's really understandable and charming. I think Sam Reid has a voice & a diction that makes everything... velvety. Same with Armand, you can hear the sharp edges in his diction that he also has when he speaks English (I think, I am really bad at picking English accent & intonation) which as a character would make sense as he probably learned French later in his "life". The only scene where I had to read the English caption was in the Théâtre des Vampires when everyone was speaking French: there, it was so hard to follow. It has been years since I have been so enthusiastic about a show: the acting is immaculate, the writing is both witty and reminiscent of Werther's romanticism, which indeed makes it telenovela-esque. And I am in love with the art direction, the makeup, and the clothes.
I don't know how you scored these interviews but am so glad you did. They are creative, fun, entertaining and both casual as well as in depth. You allow the actors to be expressive in their craft as they choose. There is an obvious level of comfort for both of you. Tysm
@@AutumnBottomBrown We *really* need to storm the barricades on this issue because Emmy eligibility is determined by stupid timeline rules and these guys are getting cut out because of delays caused by the strike. It's not fair! They deserve ALL the Emmys!
Assad is a perfect version of Armand. He is gorgeous, has that seductive look like Armand, and elegant. I loved that we get to see his full power in episode 3.
Yes. I keep reading comments where people are complaining that Armand in the books was actually Ukrainian, but who cares? Assad really captures the essence and character of Armand. I couldn't think of someone better to play him.
@@cullenarthur8879 He did an excellent job capturing Armand’s bratty boyish nature so the change works well. Don’t care for the changes to Louis and Claudia though.
when i tell you i have fallen for this man... i mean, the whole cast are so charming and thoughtful about their characters (often to the point of emotionally devastating me lmao) but assad is an absolute delight. the way he is casually chomping on apples and joking around have me grinning like an idiot while i watch this. thank for for asking such interesting and thoughtful questions! i could listen to him talk about armand forever. (also the little story about his sisters making him dance to s club 7 absolutely melted my heart.)
Christ, as a British fan of this show and the Vampire Chronicles in general, I'm absolutely on my knees right now hearing Assad's take on British 90s pop gems like Hear'Say and S Club 7! I completely adore the fact that this was how he prepared to play the all-powerful vampire Armand 😂
Assad is so good at being Arnand. When I watch the show, I really believe he is more than human. Like a demi God. I think it's because of his whole demeanor.
Armand is such a complicated character* because you never really know what he's thinking but Assad brings so much life and dimension to him from a tilt of the head to a look in the eye, I just cant get over his talent!
There’s something that much more tragic about Armand creating safe spaces for the people he loves when no one has ever created a safe space for him… It explains why Louis begging him to take care of Claudia captured Armand’s heart. Here, finally, is someone loving and protective; someone who, even at the perceived moment of his own destruction, is thinking not of himself but of his daughter. How could Armand destroy that person and remove them forever from his life?
I can't repeat enough how grateful I am with Assad for bringing Armand to life. I know the show got so many angry voices about books accuracy, but most of us Armand stans were theorizing about Rashid being Armand since episode 3 or so because of how Armand-coded the character was. Scripts and make up and even looks are nothing without a great actor committed to the character. And listening to him talking about my favorite vc character with such tenderness and respect even to mention the ugly sides we know Armand has, feels so nice(': Oh I'm emotional. Thank you so much Assad for your performance, and Autumn for this video!💛
I would just like to say that the service you are doing for this fandom is beyond description. The rapport you develop with the people you interview, getting them relax, have fun and really delve into their feelings on the show, is incredible. As a lifelong Lestat fan I am already anticipating a possible interview with Sam Reid even as I know it will mean my doom, and obviously if you interview Jacob the sweetness that will be unleashed will put every patisserie out of business. Please continue to ruin my life, thank you!
This is the best interview with Assad so far! You are such a natural and bring out the best in people. Well done! Dare I say I hope we get Jacob and Sam??
I need to admit, this is probably the fourth time I am watching your Assad Zamman interview on your channel 🧛🏽♂ I just could not get enough of Assad, the way he talks and I totally love his curly hair! 🧛🏽♂AAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa (shrieks in fangirl)
Not to sound vain, but he is effin gorgeous, he is one gorgeous man, he belongs in a painting. No wonder he was casted, and also he is talented.❤ I cant stop gushing over him. Lol
Allegedly, Assad's playlist on Spotify was public until he made it private. Someone was cunning enough to copy the incomplete S2 Spotify playlist before it "disappeared". Thank you for asking that question.
just spent the last hour giggling and kicking my feet watching this!! assad is so charming it’s insane. all your videos literally give me life and now these interviews even more
I am proud of myself for commenting at least something my lonely braincell is occupied with Assad and Assad only Never letting go how perfect he is as Armand 😭
Oh man, he’s darling. He’s beautiful. What a charming and kind personality! He’s very insightful and has a lot of love for Armand which is great to hear. I really like how comfortable he felt with you, you guys bounced off each other really well!! What a good interview. Now I need another 1 hour long interview with him again loool 😅😅 I’m bewitched 🫣🥰
i'm studying this show like i'm in college again. Armand is my fav character, so i'm having a blast this season. Assad was perfectly cast (both visually and skill wise), he seems to understand whom he's portraying. we're so lucky with this cast, they have def did their homework A+💖 thank you for these interviews!🙏
Assad is outstanding as Armand and he seems so sweet irl 😍. Assad's performance made me fall in love with Armand (and Assad himself). I hope we get a Devil's Minion arc with young & old Daniel in future seasons!!
The final conversation about Armand and technology and the access to the past was so amazing, it make so much sense! Assad is incredibly nice! Thanks you much for this!
Armand is so charming and I think Assad has everything to do with that. He brings a range to the role where it's believable to me that he is gentle and kind but also capable of great violence if need be. Bravo Assad. 👏👏
This is such a fun interview - you did a fantastic job! I've seen a handful of interviews with Assad before, and I'm always so struck by how different his body language is from Armand. The fact that he's so jittery in person but then so calm and in control in the role - it's enlessly fascinating to me. (Also, as someone who has been watching you from the couple of hundred of subscribers days and binged your Lana del Rey videos in a single afternoon, I am so happy to see the channel grow and the opportunities you've gotten. Well deserved!)
As a passionate reader of Anne Rice since I was a teenager (now 48), I can see how much Assad studied and gave himself, our perfectly and vampirically imperfect Armand. Thank you Assad ❤ Than you Autumn ❤ Bites on everyone 🧛♀️🧛 A hug from Brazil 🇧🇷
Assad is such a wonderful Armand! I was unsure after the reveal how it would go, but man, he just transformed and became this magnetic being and he's just nailing it. So impressed.
Assad is soooooo lovely, open, insightful, talented and gorgeous! Such a great interview, thank you once again Autumn 💜 AND THE PAINTINGS 🤣 brilliant, ILY gurl!!! I completely agree, the subtleties in his acting this season (and S1) are SO powerful, and the bits of lashing out just wanna make me see more facets of his incredible Armand. And the technology fascination, do we have one more possession case in the cast?! 👀 #bettercalltalamasca Also, his dad is me 🤯 I'm in my early 40s but when the internet came along I was obsessed with the easy access of music and movies (my loves) after so many years of struggling with recording from TV and radio on VHS and cassette. It's still amazing to me with the frequent new options, and I never take it for granted (who's getting philosophical now 🙈). Dude, the Spice Girls (including the movie) were HUGE here in Brazil, our generation still remembers everything! Geri was my fave too 🔥
🔖 1:04:42 Thanks for this interview! It's so nice to hear actors speak about their characters for this long. I'm glad Assad got the role of Armand. He was really good as Rashid too but Armand is the role where he can really shine. Good for him!
SCREAMING INTO MY NEXT LIFE!!!!!!!!! Good lord, he's such a darling, and the love he clearly has for Armand warms my heart. I, too, want to see the gremlin hiding behind this character Armand is playing at the moment. Eagerly awaiting the moment we get to see more of his past as well. I would have honestly passed away as soon as i saw him, so kudos to you for not dying and instead bringing us such a good and fun interview 🙏🏼 (i just want to know if there's any fiona apple in that playlist!!)
Just finished watching this at 3am (Wales), and the smile didn't leave my face for the entire hour! Love your quirky intros and the customary shot goodbye for each of these interviews, and appreciate your questions and the time you give them to really explore how they want to answer them - I swear I could listen to each member of this cast (and crew) give in-depth talks on every aspect of their characters, they're all so charismatic and articulate! Adore your reviews and your warm energy - thanks Autumn!
This interview was fantastic, thank you for making it possible! Assad has really knocked it out the park this season. I hope that he reads these comments and sees how much we all love and appreciate him! (Also, that scarf and green suit is 🔥)
I just watched the entire interview, and I have to say, I'm increasingly captivated by Assad; he's such an amazing and magnetic person to talk to. Also... he's definitely an Armand apologist, the whole interview haha Congratulations on the excellent job conducting the interview!
OH MY GODDDD!!!! You absolutely made my day Autumn! What an adorable sweetheart Assad is. And as a fellow Bengali I just get urge to introduce him to my mom and feed him sweets 😋. I also noticed when you asked him about Devil's Minion, he must been trying really hard not to give anything away and as a result his Armand face came on. Overall I loved loved the discussion you both had. P.S - And now for the amazing gift that you have graced us with I will pray to the divine forces that may you never have to pay for ice creams and cocktails. P.P.S - That thumbnail is perfection! You have truly delivered on your promise ❤️
He is so delightful! And the bit he shared about Spice Girls and the S Club 7 and the UK pop bands from talent shows scene is sooo charming. Assad is one of the pop culture girls!! But on a serious note ohmygosh he is such a fantastic actor, and his performance and accent work on this season were phenomenal. The bits he shared about feeling anxious and freaking out ahead of the show filming were also agdfhdfahf so heartening. Hope he has a lot of people reinforcing that he's fantastic at what he does. Thanks for the mix of levity and thoughtful questions, great conversation! Love the paintings too
Assad is so freaking talented, and I am overjoyed to see that he is also apparently a huge sweetheart as well. ❤️ And that beanie with his hair is such a good look... BOTH of you look stylish as hell!
First of all, KILLER fit! Showing the true professional you are when it comes to interviewing 🧛🏻 Assad is a such a heavenly presence! Surprised you didn’t self-destruct just looking at him… Also, those paintings need to become prints! They need to be on my wall
Aaaaaaah this video just cured my flu right on spot😭This is such a fun interview and I’m again so moved by Assad’s humbleness and insights into Armand…Also, fellow redhead lovers unite🫡
54:09 - Assad, you have given us the Armand I've always wanted to see yet never quite entirely had on-screen before now, you have brought exactly what you needed to bring to this role...and then some. Thank you!😊 💖
Autumn, thank you so much for everything you do for this amazing and incredible fandom! I am so proud that the show's creators have noticed you. We are truly lucky that you are the one conducting the interviews! I adore your personality, the jokes you make, and the questions you ask.❤ I am writing to you from the Russian part of the fandom (please don't hit me with sticks for this, I escape the dictatorship of my country only through the escapism of this wonderful show). We even created our own little community where we rewatched the first season, and when the episodes were over, we started watching your videos and enjoying every single one of your phrases.😂 Your content is of such high quality that I feel like I'm flying when you say something specific to this fandom. I want to kiss you on the forehead and thank you for literally saving me from terrible depressive episodes. Also, I might have stolen a couple of your signature jokes, so please don't arrest me for that, but I just couldn't resist using them to look better in the company of friends.😔
Thank you so much for saying all of this!! I wouldn’t dream of throwing sticks; I’m so glad to help bring joy and escapism for your community! Feel free to borrow any absurd phrases of mine that you wish! 💛
seen it 5 times now, this whole interview was such a treasure! Assad is adorable and understands Armand's character and relationships with other characters so great, and makes perfect intense Armand on screen. it all makes me even more thrilled for the future of this show. loved the silly funny bits too hehe
What an absolutely wonderful interview!! You asked such thoughtful, interesting questions and it was amazing to see how similarly well-versed Assad is about TVC. And overall this was just the perfect mix of casual, funny, and relaxed while still broaching so many thought-provoking, hard-hitting topics. Thank you for this!!!
The paintings 🖼 you did are BEAUTIFUL! Especially thevArmand & Louis 1 with Lestat barely peaking over their shoulders!! I'd buy them! Love how you always incorporate a skit into the beginning of your interviews!
Again great interview! You did it again! 👌🏾I just wanted to say that as I french speaker Assad as the most precise pronunciation of french words for an english speaking actor, I wonder if he have a natural talent with languages? I really had to “ suspend my disbelief “ with this episode, because the actors were fabulous but french is not there first language… Assad prononciation was really soothing. Guys my love for this show was really tested!😭 But I’m coming out from the other side a better fan lol!😂 Pray for me lol!
Phenomenal interview! I'm incredibly impressed by the smooth flow and specificity of this interview. I hope you get to interview more of the cast, you're brilliant at it!!
!!! this was such a joy of an interview! I love getting these different levels of reflection and discussion, and all these additional smaller fun tidbits and sections. I feel like these sort of more casual settings allow for a different kind of dialogue with more room for a more relaxed relation to the topics. Which gets us these smaller fun moments, as well as deeper discussions, personal impressions (just happy to hear what's given) and some more serious theorizing/philosophical rambling (also same, I am too glad we got some of that in the café scene). Hmm curious curious, but also just generally fun feeling validated in personal interpretations too of things hah. Cool 👍
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Your very own interview with the vampire
Autumn, you will find the hospital bill in your electronic mailbox for the stroke that this video caused me to suffer.
If only I could pay it, but unfortunately this interview did in fact kill me
His superman tee and curly hair have bewitched me. Why is everyone in this cast so beautiful precious adorable lovable babygirl coded?
I appreciate that Assad has clearly done his homework on Armand. He really did the reading and has a good handle on the character.
He REALLY does
He read tva first and was✨traumatized ✨ 💀💀💀💀
Assad saying that he wants to see the ugly sides of Armand was so precious to me! He really understands Armand for everything he is, in resume, vulnerability but also evil. Just the best portray of Armand!!!!
I’m ready too! He’s the most diabolical vamp we’ve seen. N sociopathic bc he played in Louis’ face for DECADES even tho he intended for Louis to meet the same fate as Claudia and Madeleine
Assad needs to drop his skincare routine his face is immaculate
I’ve heard Armand described as someone who endures by making safe spaces for others. The Theatre, Dubai, Night Island, Trinity Gate. He protects his loved ones and makes environments where they can survive, and that gives him purpose. He’s cutthroat about it and very picky about who he brings into his protection, but once you’re in he will do anything to keep you safe.
Love this
@@AutumnBottomBrown he just wants to recreate the palazzo and be Marius for someone so bad 😭.
Great interview, your rapport with Assad was phenomenal, that Spice Girls confession had me gasping!
unless you're Claudia
Hmm just going off the series, I haven't read the books, I think his ideas of protection and agency are very skewed, albeit by his formative experiences of terrible abuse and dehumanisation, but skewed leaning towards control and coercion. I think he literally doesn't know how to feel safe without the people he loves/surrounds himself with existing within these like really rigid structures he defines and has the final say in, so like. Idk how much of a safe space it really ends up being for those in it? Once you're in it he definitely will do anything to keep you IN. Idk about safe lol. I definitely agree about him enduring for others though. Ties back into the manipulation too.
@@nikitaashok3818 very true! His desire to protect someone who is self-destructive leads to him completely removing their agency! “Safety” but at what cost? He’s guided by trauma and fear, but there’s love at the core of it (does that make it better or worse?)
13:38 And there it is...
Armand isn't necessarily "lying". He's LITERALLY protective. He doesn't realize how far he has gone.
Yeah Armand is so used to pretend as a way of self preservation. So even if he wants to be seen and loved and claims to love Louis, he can't really let himself to be open about himself and his feelings. It's tragic
Like I'm too old to have these kinds of feelingssssssssss.
You’re never too old, join usssss, 🍎
@@tiffanyhill-rice5126 Nooo, I'm 48 and I'm on fire ❤️🔥 bites on everyone 🧛♂️🧛♀️ A hug from Brazil 🇧🇷 to my friends in Anne Rice
@@cristinagoncalves343 bites back!
Assad Devil's Minion stan era yessss
as a redhead who is completely enamoured by this man, hearing him saying he has a thing for redheads... nooooo don't let this parasocial relationship get to me even more haha
Do you have a timestamp for when he says this?
(furiously dying my hair red rn)
realest comment
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bahaha as another redhead, i feel the same
The imposter syndrome! Oh god, protect him at all costs!!
can't be the only one who was into gremlin Armand lol
his unwashed face, the eyes thingy and hissing has bewitched me soul
i loved his sad and dirty look
@@arielhyla my fav look tbh, cult Armand my beloved 🥰
I'm french, and I think Assad's french is pretty good in the show. I'm surprised he learned it for the show... I told my wife I think he already knows how to speak french. I guess I was wrong.
Hey, just to jump on this comment, how would you say Sam Reid’s (Lestat’s) french is in this season? To a non-speaker like me it sounds really good, but I’m just interested how is it like for you… and regardless, acting while speaking another language must be hard, so hats off to Assad and Sam!
@@pikypix4852omg i was wondering the same thing
@@pikypix4852 Hey! French speaker here: I would say, it does not sound native whatsoever but it's really understandable and charming. I think Sam Reid has a voice & a diction that makes everything... velvety. Same with Armand, you can hear the sharp edges in his diction that he also has when he speaks English (I think, I am really bad at picking English accent & intonation) which as a character would make sense as he probably learned French later in his "life". The only scene where I had to read the English caption was in the Théâtre des Vampires when everyone was speaking French: there, it was so hard to follow.
It has been years since I have been so enthusiastic about a show: the acting is immaculate, the writing is both witty and reminiscent of Werther's romanticism, which indeed makes it telenovela-esque. And I am in love with the art direction, the makeup, and the clothes.
He’s so baby girl😭
Autumn and Assad interview, two divas coming together to maximise their joint slay to queen out 🙂↕️
ROYALLY!!!!
I don't know how you scored these interviews but am so glad you did. They are creative, fun, entertaining and both casual as well as in depth. You allow the actors to be expressive in their craft as they choose. There is an obvious level of comfort for both of you. Tysm
Coming back after ep 5 is INSANE FIRST SCENE FILMING WHAT DO YOU MEAN MY GOD THE TALENT THE SKILL THE ACTING HELP
EMMY’S ALL AROUNDDDD
@@AutumnBottomBrown We *really* need to storm the barricades on this issue because Emmy eligibility is determined by stupid timeline rules and these guys are getting cut out because of delays caused by the strike. It's not fair! They deserve ALL the Emmys!
That is utterly wild. Effing talented.
Assad is a perfect version of Armand. He is gorgeous, has that seductive look like Armand, and elegant. I loved that we get to see his full power in episode 3.
Yes. I keep reading comments where people are complaining that Armand in the books was actually Ukrainian, but who cares? Assad really captures the essence and character of Armand. I couldn't think of someone better to play him.
@@cullenarthur8879 He did an excellent job capturing Armand’s bratty boyish nature so the change works well. Don’t care for the changes to Louis and Claudia though.
The understated delivery of “obviously, it’s a triptych” sent me 😭🤣
How is he even more beautiful here 😭
Autumn how did you stay so well composed?? I would have been sweating, blushing. looking away...
It takes a Sampsonian effort and lots of off camera fidgeting to keep it together in every single moment
Same!!!
when i tell you i have fallen for this man... i mean, the whole cast are so charming and thoughtful about their characters (often to the point of emotionally devastating me lmao) but assad is an absolute delight. the way he is casually chomping on apples and joking around have me grinning like an idiot while i watch this. thank for for asking such interesting and thoughtful questions! i could listen to him talk about armand forever. (also the little story about his sisters making him dance to s club 7 absolutely melted my heart.)
Same, Assad has profound connection to Armand. I can listen to him all day
Samee❤
i clicked so fast you dont even understand
🫡🫡 gotta show up when maitre calls
@@AutumnBottomBrownTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AUTUMN🫂🫂 feeding the sickos when no one else will GOD BLESS
Christ, as a British fan of this show and the Vampire Chronicles in general, I'm absolutely on my knees right now hearing Assad's take on British 90s pop gems like Hear'Say and S Club 7! I completely adore the fact that this was how he prepared to play the all-powerful vampire Armand 😂
Assad is so good at being Arnand. When I watch the show, I really believe he is more than human. Like a demi God. I think it's because of his whole demeanor.
Assad is a joy to watch! He’s just darling!
Armand is such a complicated character* because you never really know what he's thinking but Assad brings so much life and dimension to him from a tilt of the head to a look in the eye, I just cant get over his talent!
Assad talking about Devil's Minion omg!!
It’s unhealthy how much I love this man!!!!
Big same
Same
magnificent painting in the thumbnail 😭
I gotta work on getting it on a t shirt
@@AutumnBottomBrownneed it asap
I need a Creation of David sticker for the laptop. 😍 And a How's it Fangin tee.
There’s something that much more tragic about Armand creating safe spaces for the people he loves when no one has ever created a safe space for him… It explains why Louis begging him to take care of Claudia captured Armand’s heart. Here, finally, is someone loving and protective; someone who, even at the perceived moment of his own destruction, is thinking not of himself but of his daughter. How could Armand destroy that person and remove them forever from his life?
I can't repeat enough how grateful I am with Assad for bringing Armand to life. I know the show got so many angry voices about books accuracy, but most of us Armand stans were theorizing about Rashid being Armand since episode 3 or so because of how Armand-coded the character was. Scripts and make up and even looks are nothing without a great actor committed to the character. And listening to him talking about my favorite vc character with such tenderness and respect even to mention the ugly sides we know Armand has, feels so nice(': Oh I'm emotional.
Thank you so much Assad for your performance, and Autumn for this video!💛
you are on a roll omg
Call me butter baby!!
I would just like to say that the service you are doing for this fandom is beyond description. The rapport you develop with the people you interview, getting them relax, have fun and really delve into their feelings on the show, is incredible. As a lifelong Lestat fan I am already anticipating a possible interview with Sam Reid even as I know it will mean my doom, and obviously if you interview Jacob the sweetness that will be unleashed will put every patisserie out of business. Please continue to ruin my life, thank you!
I will do my best 🫡
"Please continue to ruin my life, thank you!" If that doesn't encompass the Vampire Chronicles spirit then idk what does 🖤
This is the best interview with Assad so far! You are such a natural and bring out the best in people. Well done! Dare I say I hope we get Jacob and Sam??
Fingers crossed 🤞🤞
I agree! I feel like we got to understand him as an actor and Armand as a character. This definitely made me wanna see Assad's other works.
I'll say my children that this was the interview with the vampire
assad’s smile as soon as devil’s minion was mentioned 😭
its 3 am i have a final presentation in 6 hrs YES i will be watching this rn
Who needs finals when maitre calls?
I need to admit, this is probably the fourth time I am watching your Assad Zamman interview on your channel 🧛🏽♂ I just could not get enough of Assad, the way he talks and I totally love his curly hair! 🧛🏽♂AAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa (shrieks in fangirl)
Fangirling right there alongside you sister
as someone whose name is never pronounced properly, thank you for actually pronouncing Assad right!
the artwork in beggining is amazing LMAO! I think "The Creaton of Daniel" will be a worthy replacement for Bacon Triptych.. dare I say even better! 😛
Not to sound vain, but he is effin gorgeous, he is one gorgeous man, he belongs in a painting. No wonder he was casted, and also he is talented.❤
I cant stop gushing over him. Lol
Allegedly, Assad's playlist on Spotify was public until he made it private. Someone was cunning enough to copy the incomplete S2 Spotify playlist before it "disappeared". Thank you for asking that question.
just spent the last hour giggling and kicking my feet watching this!! assad is so charming it’s insane. all your videos literally give me life and now these interviews even more
You are so much stronger than me cause if he looked at me with those huge eyes I'd forget everything I had to say
@@poolina7566 the battle to remain coherent was constant
He's simply ethereal. 😍
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE INTERVIEW
THANK YOU!!!
I am proud of myself for commenting at least something my lonely braincell is occupied with Assad and Assad only
Never letting go how perfect he is as Armand 😭
@@cinnamonhope1 REAL‼️‼️
Oh man, he’s darling. He’s beautiful. What a charming and kind personality! He’s very insightful and has a lot of love for Armand which is great to hear. I really like how comfortable he felt with you, you guys bounced off each other really well!! What a good interview. Now I need another 1 hour long interview with him again loool 😅😅 I’m bewitched 🫣🥰
Armand became my favorite character in Season 2. The actor did a FANTASTIC job!!!
i'm studying this show like i'm in college again. Armand is my fav character, so i'm having a blast this season. Assad was perfectly cast (both visually and skill wise), he seems to understand whom he's portraying. we're so lucky with this cast, they have def did their homework A+💖
thank you for these interviews!🙏
Assad is outstanding as Armand and he seems so sweet irl 😍. Assad's performance made me fall in love with Armand (and Assad himself). I hope we get a Devil's Minion arc with young & old Daniel in future seasons!!
You've got 50 Shades of Grey, now we've got 50 clones of Rashid lmao
The final conversation about Armand and technology and the access to the past was so amazing, it make so much sense! Assad is incredibly nice! Thanks you much for this!
Armand is so charming and I think Assad has everything to do with that. He brings a range to the role where it's believable to me that he is gentle and kind but also capable of great violence if need be. Bravo Assad. 👏👏
Assad is perfect Armand. Love it. Great job he is doing.. He is so sweet.
This is such a fun interview - you did a fantastic job! I've seen a handful of interviews with Assad before, and I'm always so struck by how different his body language is from Armand. The fact that he's so jittery in person but then so calm and in control in the role - it's enlessly fascinating to me.
(Also, as someone who has been watching you from the couple of hundred of subscribers days and binged your Lana del Rey videos in a single afternoon, I am so happy to see the channel grow and the opportunities you've gotten. Well deserved!)
Thank you!!!
As a passionate reader of Anne Rice since I was a teenager (now 48), I can see how much Assad studied and gave himself, our perfectly and vampirically imperfect Armand. Thank you Assad ❤ Than you Autumn ❤ Bites on everyone 🧛♀️🧛 A hug from Brazil 🇧🇷
Assad is from Bangladesh!! Omg! Omg!! Omg!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I found that out from this comment! How cool
Assad is such a wonderful Armand! I was unsure after the reveal how it would go, but man, he just transformed and became this magnetic being and he's just nailing it. So impressed.
And he only gets better and better with each episode!!
Holy crap he is *gorgeous*
I love his humor and how Assad is able to express and explain things so clearly?? If that makes sense?? Especially his love for the Spice Girls! 🤭
Assad is soooooo lovely, open, insightful, talented and gorgeous! Such a great interview, thank you once again Autumn 💜 AND THE PAINTINGS 🤣 brilliant, ILY gurl!!!
I completely agree, the subtleties in his acting this season (and S1) are SO powerful, and the bits of lashing out just wanna make me see more facets of his incredible Armand. And the technology fascination, do we have one more possession case in the cast?! 👀 #bettercalltalamasca
Also, his dad is me 🤯 I'm in my early 40s but when the internet came along I was obsessed with the easy access of music and movies (my loves) after so many years of struggling with recording from TV and radio on VHS and cassette. It's still amazing to me with the frequent new options, and I never take it for granted (who's getting philosophical now 🙈).
Dude, the Spice Girls (including the movie) were HUGE here in Brazil, our generation still remembers everything! Geri was my fave too 🔥
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Thanks for this interview! It's so nice to hear actors speak about their characters for this long. I'm glad Assad got the role of Armand. He was really good as Rashid too but Armand is the role where he can really shine. Good for him!
SCREAMING INTO MY NEXT LIFE!!!!!!!!!
Good lord, he's such a darling, and the love he clearly has for Armand warms my heart. I, too, want to see the gremlin hiding behind this character Armand is playing at the moment. Eagerly awaiting the moment we get to see more of his past as well.
I would have honestly passed away as soon as i saw him, so kudos to you for not dying and instead bringing us such a good and fun interview 🙏🏼 (i just want to know if there's any fiona apple in that playlist!!)
Just finished watching this at 3am (Wales), and the smile didn't leave my face for the entire hour! Love your quirky intros and the customary shot goodbye for each of these interviews, and appreciate your questions and the time you give them to really explore how they want to answer them - I swear I could listen to each member of this cast (and crew) give in-depth talks on every aspect of their characters, they're all so charismatic and articulate! Adore your reviews and your warm energy - thanks Autumn!
Thank you!!!!
This interview was fantastic, thank you for making it possible! Assad has really knocked it out the park this season. I hope that he reads these comments and sees how much we all love and appreciate him!
(Also, that scarf and green suit is 🔥)
I think I can safely say I'm in love with Assad Zaman 😭❤️
Omg he's so cute. You really rocked this interview, too. Great chemistry between you two! Can't wait till next week
After watching the season 2 finale, Assad's little aside about Lestat @ 16:36 and how he quickly tried to backtrack is precious.
Ahh! This was such a good interview
Glad you enjoyed it!!!
I just watched the entire interview, and I have to say, I'm increasingly captivated by Assad; he's such an amazing and magnetic person to talk to.
Also... he's definitely an Armand apologist, the whole interview haha
Congratulations on the excellent job conducting the interview!
Thank you!!
I was so sad that there would be no podcast out for this season. These interviews have filled that void.❤❤❤
Surpassed the s1 podcasts imo 😉
AN HOUR?!? AHHH i can't possibly thank you enough for this omg
6 auditions 🥴? Damn…I probably would’ve been like “f*** it they don’t want me 😒” lmaooo
Not gonna lie I didn't hear a word he said. i came here to stare a him for an hour
Truly one of the most exciting breakout performances I've seen in a long time. Such a magnetic presence. Great interview!
OH MY GODDDD!!!! You absolutely made my day Autumn! What an adorable sweetheart Assad is. And as a fellow Bengali I just get urge to introduce him to my mom and feed him sweets 😋. I also noticed when you asked him about Devil's Minion, he must been trying really hard not to give anything away and as a result his Armand face came on. Overall I loved loved the discussion you both had.
P.S - And now for the amazing gift that you have graced us with I will pray to the divine forces that may you never have to pay for ice creams and cocktails.
P.P.S - That thumbnail is perfection! You have truly delivered on your promise ❤️
He is so delightful! And the bit he shared about Spice Girls and the S Club 7 and the UK pop bands from talent shows scene is sooo charming. Assad is one of the pop culture girls!!
But on a serious note ohmygosh he is such a fantastic actor, and his performance and accent work on this season were phenomenal. The bits he shared about feeling anxious and freaking out ahead of the show filming were also agdfhdfahf so heartening. Hope he has a lot of people reinforcing that he's fantastic at what he does.
Thanks for the mix of levity and thoughtful questions, great conversation! Love the paintings too
Assad is so freaking talented, and I am overjoyed to see that he is also apparently a huge sweetheart as well. ❤️ And that beanie with his hair is such a good look... BOTH of you look stylish as hell!
First of all, KILLER fit! Showing the true professional you are when it comes to interviewing 🧛🏻
Assad is a such a heavenly presence! Surprised you didn’t self-destruct just looking at him…
Also, those paintings need to become prints! They need to be on my wall
Girl.. it was so hard not to IMMEDIATELY melt when those eyes met mine
God he is insanely sweet and thoughtful and funny.
Autumn this made my day. I don’t even know what to tell you. I love this so much ❤
I’m glad to have made your day 😁
S Club 7! That brings me back, i loved them so much, the band and the tv show 😂
Aaaaaaah this video just cured my flu right on spot😭This is such a fun interview and I’m again so moved by Assad’s humbleness and insights into Armand…Also, fellow redhead lovers unite🫡
54:09 - Assad, you have given us the Armand I've always wanted to see yet never quite entirely had on-screen before now, you have brought exactly what you needed to bring to this role...and then some. Thank you!😊 💖
Armand is one of my faves. Assad is amazing
Autumn, thank you so much for everything you do for this amazing and incredible fandom! I am so proud that the show's creators have noticed you. We are truly lucky that you are the one conducting the interviews!
I adore your personality, the jokes you make, and the questions you ask.❤
I am writing to you from the Russian part of the fandom (please don't hit me with sticks for this, I escape the dictatorship of my country only through the escapism of this wonderful show). We even created our own little community where we rewatched the first season, and when the episodes were over, we started watching your videos and enjoying every single one of your phrases.😂
Your content is of such high quality that I feel like I'm flying when you say something specific to this fandom. I want to kiss you on the forehead and thank you for literally saving me from terrible depressive episodes.
Also, I might have stolen a couple of your signature jokes, so please don't arrest me for that, but I just couldn't resist using them to look better in the company of friends.😔
Thank you so much for saying all of this!! I wouldn’t dream of throwing sticks; I’m so glad to help bring joy and escapism for your community! Feel free to borrow any absurd phrases of mine that you wish! 💛
your content deserves so much more notoriety the way you've been feeding the fandom
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seen it 5 times now, this whole interview was such a treasure! Assad is adorable and understands Armand's character and relationships with other characters so great, and makes perfect intense Armand on screen. it all makes me even more thrilled for the future of this show. loved the silly funny bits too hehe
What an absolutely wonderful interview!! You asked such thoughtful, interesting questions and it was amazing to see how similarly well-versed Assad is about TVC. And overall this was just the perfect mix of casual, funny, and relaxed while still broaching so many thought-provoking, hard-hitting topics. Thank you for this!!!
The paintings 🖼 you did are BEAUTIFUL! Especially thevArmand & Louis 1 with Lestat barely peaking over their shoulders!! I'd buy them! Love how you always incorporate a skit into the beginning of your interviews!
@@dominiquedevereux7205 thank you!! 😁😁
He has the face of an angel, mad skills and such an endearing personality. What a great interview!
IM IN LOVE
BIG SAME BIG SAME
I love him so much!!! I could listen to you two talk for hours. This was so good!!🖤
Again great interview! You did it again! 👌🏾I just wanted to say that as I french speaker Assad as the most precise pronunciation of french words for an english speaking actor, I wonder if he have a natural talent with languages? I really had to “ suspend my disbelief “ with this episode, because the actors were fabulous but french is not there first language… Assad prononciation was really soothing. Guys my love for this show was really tested!😭 But I’m coming out from the other side a better fan lol!😂 Pray for me lol!
Phenomenal interview! I'm incredibly impressed by the smooth flow and specificity of this interview. I hope you get to interview more of the cast, you're brilliant at it!!
Loved all the cast interviews. But this one certainly is my favorite ❤
Ur the only review page to get an interview w one of the actual ppl
How iconic
I smiled so much my face hurts Thank you for this amazing interview!
!!! this was such a joy of an interview! I love getting these different levels of reflection and discussion, and all these additional smaller fun tidbits and sections. I feel like these sort of more casual settings allow for a different kind of dialogue with more room for a more relaxed relation to the topics. Which gets us these smaller fun moments, as well as deeper discussions, personal impressions (just happy to hear what's given) and some more serious theorizing/philosophical rambling (also same, I am too glad we got some of that in the café scene). Hmm curious curious, but also just generally fun feeling validated in personal interpretations too of things hah. Cool 👍