One year after Anne Rice's gothic horror novels, as Louis recollected his experience in early 20th-century New Orleans, and his transformation into a blood-sucking creature of the night. Interview with the Vampire seasons 1 and 2 explored Louis's love with Lestat, his time with Claudia (Bailey Bass and Delainey Hayles), and his fateful meeting with Armand (Assad Zaman) in Paris.

During a recent hosted by AMC Networks at ATX TV Festival, Interview With The Vampire showrunner Rollin Jones shed some light on the current status of season 3. While the was focused on AMC's wider Anne Rice's Immortal Universe franchise, Jones confirmed that season 3 will begin filming in Toronto, Canada, in June. Interview with the Vampire season 3 will adapt the events of Rice's The Vampire Lestat, as the titular vampire gives his side of the story while touring with his newly formed rock band.

What Interview With The Vampire Season 3's Latest Update Means For The Immortal Universe

The Vampire Lestat Marked A Major Step For Rice's World

For many fans of the series, Interview with the Vampire season 3 is one of their most anticipated entries within the Immortal Universe franchise. Within the novel series, The Vampire Lestat marks a major expansion of the scope of the universe within both the past and the present, as Lestat's tale leading into the events of his meeting with Louis explored the origins of Vampires alongside aspects that his love witnessed, while his rock band raises tensions in the present day among vampires over their potential exposure to the wider world. The ending also introduces a world-ending threat in the form of Akasha.

As such, while the Immortal Universe may already be an expansive franchise thanks to Mayfair Witches and the Queen of the Damned, her reemergence caused several vampires around the globe to spontaneously combust. With Mayfair Witches already renewed for a third season, many may wonder if certain elements will already be factored in for crossovers.

Our Thoughts On Interview With The Vampire's Season 3's Latest Update

The Season Will Bring Lestat To The Forefront

While the potential ramifications of Interview with the Vampire could drastically reshape the Immortal Universe, many are also eager to see Lestat take center stage in season 3, given how his story progressed in the novels. Early teases of his music career have already set fans up for a unique experience, unlike seasons 1 and 2. As such, the anticipation is growing when it comes to getting a look at Lestat embracing his rockstar persona for Interview with the Vampire season 3. Those teases won't be long now, with production commencing and a release date around the corner.

Source: AMC