AMC gears up for the 2024 release of “Interview with the Vampire” Season 2, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the upcoming installment through an exclusive debut of the first image featuring Sam Reid embodying the iconic character of Lestat.

The series, making its debut last year, has been lauded as a contemporary and unforgettable reimagining of Anne Rice’s widely acclaimed novel. Under the stewardship of showrunner Rolin Jones (“Friday Night Lights”), it promises a fresh take on Rice’s gothic masterpiece.

“Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire” follows the enthralling saga of Louis de Pointe du Lac (portrayed by Jacob Anderson), Lestat de Lioncourt (brought to life by Sam Reid), and Claudia (played by Delainey Hayles). Their story, encapsulating love, the allure of blood, and the trials of eternal existence, unfolds through conversations with journalist Daniel Molloy (depicted by Eric Bogosian).

Teasing what lies ahead, TV Insider reveals a peek into Season 2, where Louis and Claudia find themselves in Paris, distanced from New Orleans and a weakened Lestat. The enigmatic vampire barely clings to life after a harrowing encounter where Claudia fed him the blood of the deceased, and Louis, in a desperate act, slashed his throat. Unable to end Lestat’s immortal existence by burning his body, Louis seals him within a coffin that, mysteriously locked from within, ends up discarded at the dump. There, Lestat rejuvenates himself by feeding on rats’ blood.

The expansive universe of Anne Rice’s creations continues to expand, with promises of more seasons for “Interview with the Vampire,” developments surrounding the “Mayfair Witches,” and a compelling spinoff centered on the enigmatic Talamasca in the pipeline. This expansion ensures that Rice’s immortal world captivates audiences with its evolving narratives and intriguing characters.